Job Description
About the Role:
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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
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
Position Details
- Position Title: BCM Lead
- Location: UAE, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Automotive
- Experience Required: 10+ years
