Consultant - Business Continuity

Job Description

The Consultant will coordinate with various Business Units and Shared Services functions, conducting audits and reviews to ensure organizational readiness against unexpected disruptions.

• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of business continuity policies, procedures, and plans in line with industry best practices.
• Facilitate Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to identify critical business processes, resources, and interdependencies across the organization.
• Support the identification and assessment of risks, threats, and vulnerabilities that could impact business operations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to recommend and assist in implementing mitigation strategies that enhance organizational resilience.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) for business units and shared services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to document and refine recovery strategies for critical functions and processes.
• Ensure BCPs are periodically reviewed, tested, and updated to reflect changing needs and lessons learned.
• Support the development and delivery of training programs to promote awareness, preparedness, and a culture of resilience across the organization.
• Coordinate and assist in the planning and execution of BCP/DR drills and tabletop exercises to validate the effectiveness of continuity strategies.
• Provide support for the development and execution of the organization's crisis management framework.
• Act as a supporting point of contact during incidents, aiding in effective communication and coordination among teams.
• Collaborate with health, safety, and security staff, as well as local authorities, to align the organization's emergency management plans with best practices and community standards.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ISO 22301) and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external BCMS audits, assisting in addressing findings and resolving non-conformities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support business continuity and organizational resilience initiatives.