A Business Continuity Management Specialist (BCMS) serves as a
strategic role to help organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from
disruptive events. It provides a structured approach to identify, assess, and
mitigate risks, ensuring that critical business functions can continue to
operate during and after a crisis.
1.Client engagement and consultation. Work closely
with clients to gather requirements, define project scopes, and provide expert BCMS
solutions.
2.Determine the criticality of business processes
and functions.
3.Quantify the potential financial and operational
consequences of disruptions.
4.Create comprehensive business continuity plans
that outline strategies for responding to and recovering from various
disruptions.
5.Develop recovery time objectives (RTOs) and
recovery point objectives (RPOs) to define acceptable levels of service
disruption and data loss.
6.Conduct regular drills and exercises to test the
effectiveness of business continuity plans.
7.Provide training to staff on their roles and
responsibilities in a crisis.
8.Utilize Business Process Management (BPM)
methodologies to enhance data workflows and optimize operations.
9.Regularly review and update business continuity
plans to reflect changes in the organization, industry, and regulatory
environment.
10.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the
BCMS and make necessary improvements.
11.Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
that could disrupt business operations.
12.Assess the impact of these disruptions on
critical business functions.
13.Ensure that third-party vendors and suppliers
have adequate business continuity plans in place.
14.Coordinate with vendors to ensure their plans
align with the organization's overall BCMS.
Career
5-8 years of experience in
data analysis, data management, or business intelligence, with at least 2-3
years in a senior or leadership role.
Strong leadership to oversee
the development, implementation, and maintenance of the BCMS.
Experience in crisis management
and leads the organization's response to crises and emergencies.
Identifies, assesses, and
mitigates risks that could impact business operations.
Skills
A deep understanding of
frameworks like ISO 22301, NIST, or ITIL.
Ability to identify, assess,
and prioritize potential risks
Understanding of how
disruptions can impact critical business functions.
Proficiency in creating
comprehensive business continuity plans.
Experience in conducting drills
and exercises to test BCMS effectiveness.
Ability to manage relationships
with third-party vendors and suppliers.
Certification is required any of the following:
Certified
Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
Certified
Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Risk
Manager (CRM)
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