Manager Disaster Recovery Business ContinuityAustin TX Dallas TX or Somerset NJ
Listed on 2026-02-16
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IT/Tech
Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery IT -
Business
Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery IT
Resilience
360 Advisory - Job Posting #362
Position: Manager – Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Status: Permanent, Direct-Hire
Location: Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, or Somerset, NJ – Hybrid (in office Tues to Thurs). No Relocation Assistance is Provided.
Travel: Ability to travel 25%
Salary:
Annual Base Compensation of $120-$135K -Based on Experience
- Candidates must have authorization in place to work in the USA (USA Citizenship or Green Card).
- Seeking professionals with 7+ years of experience in BC/DR planning and execution, coupled with 5+ years of hands‑on disaster recovery experience, including creating runbooks and DR plans, executing end‑to‑end DR exercises, and working with client/server technology, network configurations, data replication, and modern data center environments, including cloud‑based recovery solutions.
- Experience as a People Manager (5+ years)
- MBCI or CBCP certification required. CDRE and/or ITIL certifications are preferred
Our client is seeking a Manager of Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity to oversee daily operations, develop strategic plans, and manage resources to optimize processes and achieve business goals. This role ensures all Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Management (BCM) components comply with the Firm’s ISO‑driven Policy and Standards, and is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery strategies to enhance organizational resilience.
Key responsibilities include collaborating with departments to identify risks, develop response plans, coordinate training, and monitor key performance indicators. As a Subject Matter Expert in Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Crisis Management, the DR & BC Manager reports to the Head of Risk and Resiliency and plays a central role in advancing the DRBC Program.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plans across all business units, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
- Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify threats and vulnerabilities and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
- Stay current on emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory requirements, ensuring business continuity initiatives remain compliant and effective.
- Plan, coordinate, and lead regular training, testing, and disaster recovery exercises, including obtaining stakeholder approval and managing cross‑functional teams to ensure organizational readiness and continuous improvement.
- Serve as the primary incident coordinator, managing response efforts, communications, and reporting during disruptions.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of continuity plans, recommending and implementing improvements as needed.
- Manage relationships with external partners and vendors to support continuity objectives.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert for IT Disaster Recovery, coordinating activities with IT and business partners, and providing technical consulting for complex solutions.
- Advise business units on contracts, statements of work, and continuity plans for outsourced services to ensure compliance and alignment.
- Administer Risk and Resiliency (R&R) tools/systems, policy and standards, user training, documentation, and data validation.
- Support internal BCM governance and operational resilience reviews, website content management, and responses to RFPs and third‑party requests.
- Oversee and optimize resource allocation for business continuity initiatives.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams during crises to ensure a unified and effective response.
- Develop succession and continuity plans for key roles and leadership positions.
- Adaptability: Can lead others through change, help teams adapt to new directions, and create a culture open to change.
- Analytical Thinking: Can use advanced analytical techniques to solve complex problems, draw insights, and communicate the solutions effectively.
- Business Acumen: Can develop and execute business plans to drive growth and profitability.
- Change Management: Can manage major changes in…
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