BCM Specialist
Business Continuity Management (BCM) Specialist
Location:
Qatar Languages Known - Bi-Lingual Arabic and English
Employment Type:
Full-Time Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Business Continuity Management (BCM) Specialist to develop, implement, maintain, and enhance the organization's Business Continuity Management framework. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Disaster Recovery (DR), crisis management, and hands-on experience with ISO 22301 standards and best practices. The successful candidate will work closely with business units and stakeholders to ensure organizational resilience, operational continuity, and compliance with business continuity requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Business Continuity Management (BCM) policies, procedures, and frameworks.
- Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessments across business functions.
- Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs), and Crisis Management Plans.
- Facilitate BCM exercises, simulations, tabletop exercises, and recovery testing activities.
- Coordinate with business and technology teams to identify critical business processes and recovery requirements.
- Monitor and assess organizational readiness to respond to disruptive incidents and emergencies.
- Ensure alignment of BCM practices with ISO 22301 standards and industry best practices.
- Prepare management reports, metrics, and dashboards related to business continuity and resilience.
- Support audits, assessments, and compliance reviews related to BCM and operational resilience.
- Deliver awareness sessions and training programs to enhance business continuity preparedness across the organization.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for business continuity and resilience programs.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Risk Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Business Continuity Management, Operational Resilience, Risk Management, or Disaster Recovery.
- Strong hands-on experience implementing and managing BCM programs.
- In-depth knowledge of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS).
- Experience conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments.
- Knowledge of disaster recovery, crisis management, and operational resilience practices.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and senior management.
- ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
- ISO 22301 Lead Auditor
- CBCI (Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute)
- CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional)
- MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute)
Business Continuity Management (BCM) ISO 22301
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) Crisis Management Operational Resilience Risk Assessment Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Policy Development Audit & Compliance Stakeholder Management Training & Awareness
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