Senior Officer Business Continuity (BCM)

Senior Officer Business Continuity (BCM)

To implement and oversee the business continuity, crisis and emergency response systems.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Policies, Processes and Procedures

• Establish and implement processes and procedures related to business continuity management in improving business resilience.
• To ensure business recovery plans are adequate.

Training

• Conduct training sessions and awareness programs to educate employees on business resilience principles and procedures.
• Facilitate regular drills and exercises to test and improve the organization's response to various scenarios.

Testing

• Prepare & execute tests on business continuity plans and disaster recovery & response plans with business units.
• Develop effective corrective actions arising from these tests and ensure implementation.

Reports

• Conduct periodic management review of Business Continuity Management with the executive management and the BC Committee.
• Prepare management review and periodic performance reports to aid and assist business functions.
• Provide professional assistance to the business champions of functional departments in carrying out Business Impact Assessments, Risk Assessments and drills.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Audit

• Plan, co-ordinate audit the management systems to facilitate compliance with the required policies, processes and procedures.

Emergency Response

• Monitor the Review of emergency preparedness and response by ensuring adequate testing of scenarios and drills to test existing mitigation measures.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, to align business resilience initiatives with organizational goals.
• Build relationships with external partners, emergency services, and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and lessons learned analyses to identify areas for improvement.
• Implement enhancements to business resilience plans based on evolving organizational needs and emerging risks.

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential: Degree in Science or Engineering. Specialized training in Business Continuity standards. Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and machinery.

Desirable: Master's degree in management or Knowledge of international best practice e.g. CBCI, MBCI etc. and Lead auditor of ISO 22301 must be obtained, if possible, within a minimum of 12 months from the date of joining the position.

Job Skills: BR skills, Auditing skills, excellent communication, Analytical and training skills

Behavioral Competencies: Systematic approach, transparency, integrity, professionalism, caring & supportive style, passion for excellence, change management orientation

Experience: 4 to 6 years of experience with at least 2 years of experience in similar role.