Business Continuity Program Manager

Summary

MAIN: We are seeking an industry professional (prerequisite Certified Business Continuity Professional - CBCP) with at least five years of significant, practical experience in Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery planning, including subject matter expertise in Business Impact Analysis, Business Continuity Strategies, Plan Development and Implementation, Business Continuity Plan Exercise, Assessment, and Maintenance. Experience must have occurred within a ten-year period.

The main function of a non-IT program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities

Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.

Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.

Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.

Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.

Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.

Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.

Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.

PMI or PMP certification preferred