Business Continuity Manager, Information Security

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Plano, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This leader provides operational management of business continuity capabilities to ensure the organization can effectively respond to and recover from disruptions while maintaining critical business functions. The position will be encouraged to enhance and mature existing processes, working closely with IT, Security, and Senior Leadership. A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities efficiently and effectively is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, risk management, information systems, or a related field.
5–7 years of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, risk management, or related disciplines.
Experience conducting Business Impact Analyses (BIA), risk assessments, and continuity planning.
One or more years of managerial or program leadership experience preferred.
Experience coordinating crisis management or incident response activities.
Familiarity with IT disaster recovery concepts, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
Experience with regulatory and compliance requirements related to operational resilience.
Advanced in all Microsoft Office applications.
Job duties are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.

Nice To Haves

Experience with business continuity tools and planning platforms is a plus.
Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 22301, NIST, FFIEC, or similar resilience and continuity standards.
Experience integrating business continuity with enterprise risk management and cybersecurity programs.
Accredited certifications a plus, such as: CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional), MBCI, CRISC, CISM, or similar.
Experience with continuity planning or GRC platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a positive team member experience.
Lead business continuity team activities, including coordination of planning, testing, and response efforts.
Provide leadership for the work group through subject matter expertise in business continuity, crisis management, and resilience planning.
Support Vice President, Risk and Governance/Information Security to develop and maintain a comprehensive business continuity program aligned to enterprise risk priorities.
Promote a culture of resilience and preparedness across the organization.
Build relationships across practice areas to promote business continuity awareness and improve adoption of resilience practices.
Partner with business units to identify critical processes and ensure continuity strategies meet operational and client service expectations.
Ensure continuity capabilities support the protection of client commitments and service delivery during disruptive events.
Develop, implement, and maintain the Firm’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) program.
Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and risk assessments to identify critical functions, dependencies, and recovery requirements.
Coordinate and lead business continuity testing exercises, including tabletop, simulation, and technical recovery tests.
Analyze test results and drive continuous improvement through corrective actions and program enhancements.
Establish and maintain crisis management and incident response coordination processes for business disruptions.
Ensure continuity plans are documented, maintained, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with IT to ensure alignment between business continuity and disaster recovery strategies, including system recovery objectives (RTO/RPO).
Support third-party risk management efforts by evaluating vendor continuity capabilities.
Provide reporting and metrics on program maturity, risks, and testing outcomes to leadership.
Assist with the selection and implementation of business continuity tools and technologies.
Support enterprise governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) initiatives related to resilience and operational risk.
Assist with development, implementation, and execution of policies and procedures to ensure operational resilience and regulatory compliance.
Assist coordination efforts during actual disruption events, ensuring effective communication and recovery execution.
Manage continuity-related projects and provide expert guidance on resilience matters for broader organizational initiatives.
Other work or projects as assigned.