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:
- 46 years specializing in Business Continuity.
