Manager - Business Continuity

Job Summary

The Manager of Business Continuity oversees daily operations, develops strategic plans, and manages resources to optimize processes and achieve business goals. This role ensures all 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 BC Manager reports to the Head of Risk and Resiliency and plays a central role in advancing the BCM Program. This position is based at the SHI Somerset, NJ location.

• 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 organizational processes or policies, facilitate change management processes among others, mentor others in effective change management, and adapt change management style based on the situation and the organization’s needs.
• Collaboration:
  
  Can take ownership of team initiatives, foster a collaborative environment, and ensure that all team members feel valued and heard.
• Communication:
  Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences, facilitate effective communication between others, and mentor others in effective communication.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Can identify major areas for improvement, implement major changes, and support others in their continuous improvement efforts.
• Decision‑Making:
  Can facilitate group decision‑making processes, build consensus, and commit to a course of action even in the face of uncertainty.
• Leadership:
  Can take ownership of complex team initiatives, collaborate with others in decision‑making…