BCM Lead

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We are seeking an experienced Business Continuity Management (BCM) Lead to design, implement, and manage disaster recovery planning and testing for enterprise platforms across cloud and on-premise environments in the UAE. The ideal candidate will ensure robust continuity capabilities for ERP, CRM, and integration layers, driving resilience and compliance across the organization.

• Develop and maintain the BCM and DR strategy, policies, and frameworks
• Lead hands-on DR planning, testing, and validation for ERP, CRM, and integration platforms
• Coordinate and execute regular DR exercises, simulations, and failover tests
• Collaborate with IT, business units, and external vendors to align recovery objectives
• Document and update disaster recovery plans, runbooks, and procedures
• Conduct business impact analyses (BIA) and risk assessments to inform recovery priorities
• Monitor compliance with local regulations, industry standards, and corporate policies
• Report BCM metrics, test results, and improvement plans to senior management
• Provide training and awareness workshops on BCM and DR processes
• Manage incident response coordination during actual disruptions

Requirements

Required qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience in business continuity management and disaster recovery planning
• Hands-on expertise in DR planning and testing for ERP, CRM, and integration layers
• Strong technical knowledge of cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premise infrastructure
• Experience conducting BIAs, risk assessments, and impact analyses
• Proficiency with disaster recovery technologies (replication, backup, failover)
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, project management, and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience working in the UAE or GCC business environment

Preferred qualifications

• ISO 22301 Lead Implementer or MBCI certification
• ITIL Foundation or higher
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification
• Experience in financial services, oil & gas, or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with DR orchestration tools (e.g., Zerto, VMware SRM)
• Knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements and compliance standards
• Arabic language proficiency
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and risk management practices

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Position details *Location: UAE, United Arab Emirates Industry: Automotive Experience required:** 10+ years