Manager - Emergency Management and Business Continuity - Risk and Insurance

Bon Secours Mercy Health • East Brunswick Township, NJ

1d • Remote

About The Position

This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of a system approach to Emergency Management (EM), Continuity of Operations, (COOP), Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) programs for Bon Secours Health Mercy Health and other associated entities. The responsibilities include but are not limited to, risk assessments, communication plans, policies, procedures, training, and testing. In addition, the position will work with senior leadership, information, and technology (I&T) teams, emergency management leaders and business unit personnel. The position will assist in developing, maintaining, and enhancing the organizations Emergency Management (EM), Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) programs. This position will focus on business impact analysis data, business unit and information technology recovery strategies, crisis management plans, business continuity and disaster recovery plans, emergency preparedness response plans, and testing program strategies and metrics. This is a remote/work from home position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• 5 years' experience in the information system, emergency management, and / or healthcare security field in a multi-facility environment (required)

Nice To Haves

• CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or CHPCP (Certified Healthcare Provider Continuity Professional) (preferred upon hire, required within 6 months of hire)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of a system approach to Emergency Management (EM), Continuity of Operations, (COOP), Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) programs.
• Ensures that EM and BC program policies and standards are monitored for compliance and that controls are defined and implemented to ensure plans are maintained and exercised.
• Manages the development and implementation of local system specific EM/BC planning to coordinate with existing industry methodologies and BSMH infrastructure standards, cybersecurity standards and policy.
• Coordinates and oversees programs to educate and raise awareness among BSMH leadership and workforce on EM/BC planning and response.
• Assures records required for recovery are properly maintained in a Vital Records Program.
• Continually builds knowledge and proficiency in Emergency Management & Business Continuity concepts and lifecycle & manage relationships with EM/BC/DR vendors.
• Organizes needed functions and systems to provide business recovery planning methodologies to all levels of the company.
• Acts as the liaison between the Business and Information Technology teams, Protective Service teams and Emergency Management teams in outlining the objectives, identifying equipment requirements, essential personnel, ensuring the successful implementation, coordinating user recovery tests, and documenting test results.
• Administers internal and external reviews of the company's production environments and services to ensure adherence to established Business Continuity Management and Emergency Management Program policies and standards.
• Manages their group’s budget, presentations to executive level management, and manages assigned personnel resources and consultants.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and be able to build consensus for their ideas with Executive Management and the Crisis Management Team.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees