Digital Business Continuity Specialist

Position Title:
Digital Business Continuity Specialist

Job Location:
Dammam, Saudi Arabia 

Job Summary & Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent.

Experience:

• 1-5 years of experience in Business Continuity and related aspects.
• Understanding of Business Continuity Management (BCM) principles and frameworks.

Certification Required:

• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) preferred.
• ISO 22301 Lead Implementer certification is a plus.

Job Description:

The Digital Business Continuity Engineer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the organization's Business Continuity Management (BCM) program. This role ensures that all BCM plans are up-to-date, effective, and compliant with policies and regulatory standards. The role involves risk identification, mitigation strategies, training, and continuous improvement to protect critical business functions and ensure readiness during disruptions.

Detailed Responsibilities:

Policy Implementation and Enforcement:

• Enforce and regularly update the organization’s BCM policies, processes, and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with BCM policies across the organization.

Risk Management and Mitigation:

• Implement precautionary measures against anticipated disruptive events.
• Conduct gap and threat assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to develop action plans.
• Identify critical dependencies and single points of failure, recommending contingency strategies.

Business Continuity Planning:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive business continuity plans (BCPs).
• Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) to evaluate risks and impacts on critical processes.
• Plan and execute regular BCP tests, documenting lessons learned for plan refinement.

Emergency and Crisis Management:

• Provide on-call support during emergencies to activate continuity plans or alternate sites.
• Assist in creating and enforcing crisis management plans.
• Design recovery strategies to maintain operations during unforeseen events.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Act as a liaison between BCM, IT, corporate services, and other departments.
• Provide expertise and support to business units during disruptions.

Training and Awareness:

• Develop and deliver BCM training sessions to various audiences.
• Maintain and update BCM training materials and conduct internal surveys to gauge awareness.
• Embed BCM concepts within the organization’s culture through different training forums.

Performance and Compliance Monitoring:

• Track BCM-related action items, committee reports, and lessons learned.
• Monitor critical vendors and service providers for performance and compliance.
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring timely closure of identified issues.

Essential Skills:

• Risk Analysis and Assessment
• Project Management
• Communication and Presentation
• Negotiation Skills
• Time Management
• Crisis Response and Decision-Making
• Training and Facilitation

Languages Known:

• English (Proficient)