Senior BCM Specialist

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Business Continuity Management (BCM) Specialist to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's Business Continuity Management arrangements.The role will be responsible for developing and implementing the BCM framework, policy, Business Impact Analysis (BIA), risk assessments, continuity strategies, Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), exercises, awareness programs, and performance reporting.The successful candidate will ensure that all BCM activities are aligned with ISO 22301:2019, including the 2024 climate-action amendment, ISO 22313 guidance, and applicable local regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements.Requirements BCM Framework & PlanningReview the organization's structure, critical services, existing emergency and continuity arrangements, policies, and risk informationIdentify applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, and stakeholder requirements related to business continuityDevelop and maintain the Business Continuity Management Framework, including governance, roles and responsibilities, scope, lifecycle, reporting, and continual improvementDevelop the Business Continuity Policy and define BCM objectives, responsibilities, and review requirementsPlan and facilitate BCM workshops and interviews with business units, process owners, support functions, and key stakeholdersLead the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to identify critical activities, dependencies, impacts, recovery priorities, and recovery objectivesConduct Business Continuity Risk Assessments, identifying disruption scenarios, vulnerabilities, existing controls, and treatment actionsDevelop the Business Continuity Strategy, including recovery options, resource requirements, dependencies, and recommendationsDevelop, review, and validate Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) covering activation, escalation, roles, communication, response, recovery, and return-to-normal activitiesDevelop BCM templates, tools, and supporting documentationDeliver BCM awareness sessions and workshops for relevant stakeholdersPresent deliverables to management and incorporate stakeholder feedback2. BCM Exercises, Monitoring & ReportingDevelop an annual or periodic BCM Exercise and Simulation Programme based on organizational risks, critical activities, and BCPsDesign and facilitate tabletop exercises, simulations, and other continuity exercisesPrepare BCM Exercise Reports covering observations, strengths, gaps, lessons learned, and corrective actionsPrepare BCM Monitoring and Performance Reports covering implementation progress, BCP status, exercise results, outstanding actions, and improvement prioritiesTrack corrective actions and support business owners in updating BCPs and related documentationMaintain proper document control, version management, and records of workshops, exercises, validations, and management decisionsProvide knowledge transfer and coaching to designated client personnel to ensure sustainable BCM capabilityRequired Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Business Continuity, Risk Management, Emergency Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related disciplineMinimum 7 years of relevant Business Continuity Management experienceProven experience in developing and implementing BCM frameworks, policies, and business continuity plansStrong hands-on experience in:Business Impact Analysis (BIA)Business Continuity Risk AssessmentBusiness Continuity StrategyBusiness Continuity Plans (BCPs)BCM exercises and simulationsAwareness and stakeholder workshopsExperience preparing executive-level reports and presenting recommendations to senior managementStrong knowledge of ISO 22301:2019, ISO 22313, and the 2024 amendment to ISO 22301Experience working within complex, multi-department organizationsExperience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is highly preferredProfessional BCM certification such as CBCI, MBCI, or equivalent is preferredISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certification is an advantageCore CompetenciesExcellent stakeholder management and facilitation skillsStrong interviewing and workshop facilitation capabilitiesAbility to translate business processes, critical activities, and dependencies into practical recovery requirementsExcellent written and verbal English communication skillsStrong report writing and presentation skillsArabic language capability is an advantageStrong planning, coordination, and document-management skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlinesAbility to communicate BCM concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersKey DeliverablesThe Senior BCM Specialist will be expected to lead or significantly contribute to the delivery of:Business Continuity Management FrameworkBusiness Continuity PolicyBusiness Impact Analysis (BIA)Business Continuity Risk AssessmentBusiness Continuity StrategyBusiness Continuity Plans (BCPs)BCM Templates and FormsBCM Awareness Sessions / WorkshopsBCM Exercises and SimulationsBCM Exercise ReportsBCM Monitoring and Performance ReportsCorrective Action and Continual Improvement Recommendations