Business Continuity Management Specialist

Control Risks

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) aligned with NCEMA and ISO 22301 or equivalent standards.
• Develop and maintain business impact analyses (BIA) and risk assessments across all business functions.
• Ensure the organization s BCM framework supports strategic and operational objective

Crisis & Incident Management

• Develop and implement crisis management and communication plans.
• Occasionally you may be asked to coordinate response efforts during disruptions and facilitate recovery planning.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and ensure lessons learned are embedded into BCM practices.

Governance, Policy & Compliance

• Establish BCM policies, procedures, and standards in line with regulatory and industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements and relevant sectoral BCM mandates (e.g., financial services, government, or energy).
• Lead regular internal audits, readiness assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Project Management & Implementation
• Manage BCM-related projects end-to-end from planning and resource allocation to execution and monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate continuity planning into strategic and operational projects.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and risks using formal project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, or Agile).

Training, Awareness & Testing

• Design and deliver BCM training, drills, and simulation exercises for staff and leadership.
• Promote a resilience culture through awareness programs and workshops.
• Oversee testing and validation of continuity and disaster recovery plans.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams under pressure.
• Excellent planning, execution, and reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks and local business culture.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk and resilience
• High degree of professional integrity and resilience