Head of IT Resilience & Continuity

Head of Technology Resilience / Technology Resilience Lead

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract: 12 Months - Extendable

We are seeking a seasoned Technology ResilienceLead to lead the organization's technology resilience, disaster recovery, and operational continuity strategy within a large-scale Oil & Gas environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide Technology Resilience and Disaster Recovery strategies.
• Lead operational resilience, crisis management, and technology recovery programs.
• Ensure critical technology services, infrastructure, and applications can withstand and recover from disruptions.
• Conduct resilience assessments, DR testing, and recovery exercises.
• Collaborate with Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk, and Business stakeholders to strengthen resilience capabilities.
• Drive compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in Technology Resilience, Operational Resilience, Disaster Recovery, IT Risk, or Business Continuity.
• Strong experience within large enterprises, preferably Oil & Gas, Energy, Utilities, or Critical Infrastructure sectors.
• Proven track record in resilience strategy, crisis management, and recovery planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.