Senior Business Continuity Manager

Location: Bengaluru

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Senior Business Continuity Manager

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IN-Bangalore Posted Date3 weeks ago(28/01/2026 10:59)
Job # of Openings1

Category Information Technology

Banding6 Job Purpose  As a proven business continuity professional, you will have practical experience of delivering all elements of a Business Continuity Program.  This will include building and developing plans and providing business impact analysis, incident/crisis management, exercising and testing of scenarios as well as developing and implementing training and awareness programs.  Ideally the candidate should have a working knowledge of major IT platforms and infrastructure and good understanding of IT Disaster Recovery/IT Service Continuity.
About Product & Technology
Product & Technology plays a pivotal role in aligning the organization with its strategic objectives and enhancing shareholder value. Product & Technology is responsible for establishing unified standards and governance practices throughout the company. Additionally, we oversee the development and maintenance of core applications essential for the seamless operation of various functions across the organization. We are committed to driving and executing future roadmaps that are in line with the overall strategic direction of RWS.

With a global reach, Product & Technology provides support services to over 7500 end users worldwide. We take pride in managing the information security operation and safeguarding all our assets. Our core functions encompass Enterprise & Technical Architecture, Network & Voice, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Service Operations, Data & Analytics, Security & Quality Compliance, Transformation, Application Development, Enterprise Platforms, With a dedicated team of over 500 staff, Product & Technology ensures a strong presence across all regions, enabling efficient and effective support to our global operations.
Job Overview   

Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership for all aspects of Business Continuity Management across the company and embedding it within the company culture
Determine and communicate strategy for our BC/DR management standards
Coordinate, assess, develop and communicate contingency requirements and recovery plans required to protect the company if facilities or technology resources are unavailable due to an unforeseen disruption.
A strong business continuity background is a prerequisite
Train, mentor and assist departments in building out Business Continuity plans for their areas. Ensure critical functions, support components (buildings, equipment, people, technology) are identified and plans remain current and effective
Ensure appropriate periodic testing of BC/DR is carried out and results are documented, with remediation items identified and tracked where necessary
Answer questions from our customers about our BCP policies and procedures
Collate and maintain a central global view of health and safety requirements, including the identification of any specific local laws / legislations so that our offices can demonstrate compliance.
Analyze industry standards and implement best practices on an ongoing basis.
International travel will be required periodically
Skills & Experience
Demonstrable experience in the field of global Business Continuity Planning and appropriate certification from DRII (Disaster Recovery Institute International) or BCI (Business Continuity Institute).
Experience in a corporate or regulatory environment along with the oversight of third-party supplier chains.
Proficiency with business continuity planning software tools
Excellent interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrable problem-solving skills with the ability to facilitate problem solving discussions.
Be comfortable acting as an adviser and presenting to senior stakeholders.
Able to prioritise and manage tasks in a high-pressure environment and meet strict deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and good administrative skills but the ability to take a strategic view.
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