Sr Manager Business Continuity

Republic Services•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sr. Manager, Business Continuity provides leadership and subject matter expertise in support of the Company’s business continuity and enterprise risk management programs. This position collaborates with individuals across the Company to develop and implement strategies to enhance business continuity, resilience, and enterprise risk mitigation practices. The Sr. Manager, Business Continuity may work closely with executives, functional and operating leaders, Information Technology, Information Security, Risk, and various other stakeholders to help assess and mitigate risk and improve operational resiliency. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Builds and maintains detailed and comprehensive business continuity plans to ensure the organization’s resilience in the face of potential disruptions. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to facilitate business impact analyses and risk assessments, including the identification of strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks. Leads exercises and testing activities. Leads the execution of continuity and response plans in the event of a business disruption, ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Manages the Business Continuity team; provides coaching and guidance, supports career development, and manages performance through feedback and mid-year and annual review discussions. Conducts interviews, risk assessments and scenario planning exercises to identify and evaluate potential impacts and develop strategies for risk mitigation and response. Establish key risk indicators and risk tolerance thresholds to monitor and report on risk exposure to senior management and relevant stakeholders. Coordinates training and awareness programs to educate employees on their roles and responsibilities during emergency situations. Monitors emerging risks and trends in the external environment and incorporates findings into risk management strategies and plans. Serves as a primary point of contact for coordinating response and recovery efforts during emergencies or business disruptions. Develops policies, procedures, templates, standards, mitigation plans and documentation in support of the deployment, management, and sustainability of the business continuity and enterprise risk management programs. Develops and maintains an in-depth understanding of business processes, assets, facilities, responsibilities, regulatory requirements and interdependencies of the organization. Collaborates with external partners, vendors, and regulatory agencies. Performs continuous monitoring of program activities to identify areas of opportunity for improvement, cost reduction, mitigation and enhanced operational efficiency. Coordinates with the Information Technology department to ensure alignment between the disaster recovery and business continuity programs. This position may require travel up to 25% of the time. Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

7 years of experience in business continuity, crisis management, enterprise risk management, disaster recovery or related field
1-2 years in a leadership role.
Professional certification (DRII, BCI, CBCP, or similar)
Data analysis experience
Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide management frameworks and business continuity plans.
Knowledge of risk management disciplines, including information security risk, information technology risk, vendor risk, and operational risk.
Experience in using business continuity planning applications and emergency notifications systems.
Adaptable, innovative and detail oriented.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex situations and develop practical solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the capacity to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Builds and maintains detailed and comprehensive business continuity plans to ensure the organization’s resilience in the face of potential disruptions.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to facilitate business impact analyses and risk assessments, including the identification of strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks.
Leads exercises and testing activities.
Leads the execution of continuity and response plans in the event of a business disruption, ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Manages the Business Continuity team; provides coaching and guidance, supports career development, and manages performance through feedback and mid-year and annual review discussions.
Conducts interviews, risk assessments and scenario planning exercises to identify and evaluate potential impacts and develop strategies for risk mitigation and response.
Establish key risk indicators and risk tolerance thresholds to monitor and report on risk exposure to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
Coordinates training and awareness programs to educate employees on their roles and responsibilities during emergency situations.
Monitors emerging risks and trends in the external environment and incorporates findings into risk management strategies and plans.
Serves as a primary point of contact for coordinating response and recovery efforts during emergencies or business disruptions.
Develops policies, procedures, templates, standards, mitigation plans and documentation in support of the deployment, management, and sustainability of the business continuity and enterprise risk management programs.
Develops and maintains an in-depth understanding of business processes, assets, facilities, responsibilities, regulatory requirements and interdependencies of the organization.
Collaborates with external partners, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Performs continuous monitoring of program activities to identify areas of opportunity for improvement, cost reduction, mitigation and enhanced operational efficiency.
Coordinates with the Information Technology department to ensure alignment between the disaster recovery and business continuity programs.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.