Business Continuity Senior Specialist

Main Purpose:

The Business Continuity Senior Specialist is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). Unlike a standard operational role, this GRC-focused position emphasizes regulatory compliance, standardized governance, and cross-functional alignment to ensure the organization remains resilient against operational disruptions

Area of Responsibility:

1. Governance & Framework Management

• Maintain and update the Business Continuity Policy and Framework in alignment with ISO 22301 and regional regulatory requirements (e.g., SAMA, CMA, or GDPR).
• Integrate BCM activities into the broader GRC ecosystem to ensure a unified view of organizational risk.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the maturity of the continuity program.

2. Business Impact Analysis & Risk Assessment

• Lead the BIA process across all business units to identify critical functions, dependencies, and resource requirements.
• Define and validate Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) for all mission-critical processes.
• Conduct "Threat and Vulnerability Assessments" in collaboration with the ERM team to identify single points of failure.

3. Plan Development & Crisis Coordination

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and Crisis Management Plans (CMPs).
• Act as a core coordinator for the Crisis Management Team (CMT) during real-world disruptions, facilitating communication and documentation.

4. Testing, Training, and Awareness

• Design and execute an annual Exercise Calendar, including tabletop simulations, functional drills, and full-scale recovery tests.
• Develop GRC-wide awareness programs to ensure every employee understands their role during a disruption.
• Produce "After-Action Reports" (AARs) to turn exercise failures into governance improvements.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business.

Work Experience:

• 4–6 years specializing in Business Continuity.