Senior Specialist, Business Continuity

JOB PURPOSE:
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of ADNOC Groupu2019s Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework to ensure organizational resilience against a wide range of disruptions. Serve as the Group Technical Authority (GTA) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Business Continuity, providing expert guidance and oversight across the ADNOC Group. Drive the formulation and execution of BCM strategies, policies, and governance structures in alignment with ADNOCu2019s corporate risk appetite, UAE national regulations (e.g., NCEMA 7000), and international standards such as ISO 22301. Champion the integration of BCM with enterprise risk management (ERM), crisis management, and emergency response frameworks to ensure a cohesive and proactive approach to resilience. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, Group Companies, government entities, and critical third-party partners to embed a culture of preparedness, ensure regulatory compliance, and build BCM capabilities across the value chain.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Leadership & Governance
u2022 Develop, update, and act as the owner of ADNOC Group-wide Business Continuity Standards at internationally competitive levels.
u2022 Serve as the Group Technical Authority (GTA) and SME for the Business Continuity discipline.
u2022 Participate in and contribute to the Business Continuity Technical Discipline Council.
u2022 Lead the development and implementation of the ADNOC-wide BCM strategy, policies, procedures, and governance framework.
Risk Management & Planning
u2022 Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) to identify critical processes, threats, and recovery priorities.
u2022 Develop, document, and maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans across ADNOC Group entities.
u2022 Recommend technology and digitalization solutions to enhance BCM performance and resilience.
Testing, Assurance & Compliance

Design and lead regular BCM testing and exercises (e.g., failover simulations, tabletop scenarios) to validate plan effectiveness.
u2022 Provide Business Continuity compliance and assurance services, ensuring alignment with ADNOC standards and regulatory requirements.
u2022 Participate in and/or lead incident reviews and investigations, providing SME input on Business Continuity aspects.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
u2022 Oversee the development of Group-wide BCM KPIs, indicators, and dashboards.
u2022 Monitor BCM performance metrics and prepare insights and reports for GCs CEOs and Business Line Directors (BLDs).
u2022 Recommend improvements based on performance trends and lessons learned.
Capability Development & Awareness
u2022 Support, coach, and mentor Business Continuity professionals across ADNOC Group, with a focus on developing UAE National talent.
u2022 Develop and lead BCM awareness campaigns and training programs to embed a culture of resilience.
u2022 Identify and recommend opportunities for HSE cost optimization, digitalization, and standardization of best practices across the Group.
Continuous Improvement
u2022 Lead Group-wide BCM improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with ADNOCu2019s strategic objectives and operational excellence.
u2022 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define roles, responsibilities, and communication protocols for recovery efforts.
Supervision
u2022 Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
u2022 Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
Budgets
u2022 Provide input for preparation of the Department budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
u2022 Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
u2022 Implement approved Department policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.
Performance Management
u2022 Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department in line with the Company Performance framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
u2022 Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
u2022 Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best practise in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE)
u2022 Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
Reports
u2022 Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal
u2022 Regular contacts with the employees and the concerned management staff of the Group Companies and their contractors when conducting Safety Inspections/Audits related to Logistics (transportation) Safety.
u2022 Regular contacts with the employees and the concerned management staff of the GCs ,their contractors and across businesses and functions via COPs
External
u2022 UAE/Abu Dhabi regulators, governmental agencies and ADNOC shareholders
u2022 International Organizations/Institutions for HSE regulations and standards

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualification
u2022 Bachelor Degree in Engineering such as Mechanical, Industrial or equivalent discipline.
Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
u2022 10 yearsu2019 operational experience in the oil/gas production/ operation or petrochemical industry with at least 8 yearsu2019 experience in emergency/crisis/business continuity management role.
u2022 Have strong understanding of the BCM issues, practices and behavioral aspects in the Oil & Gas business.
u2022 Enhanced Knowledge of internal business processes, standards, policies and procedures.
u2022 In-depth knowledge of relevant BCM applicable legislations, regulations, standards and best practices including:
o AE/HSC/NCEMA 7000 Standard and Guidance for BC Management
o ISO 22301 Security and Resilience u2014 Business continuity management systems Requirements
o ISO 22313 Business continuity management systems Guidance
o BCI Good Practice Guidelines and
o NFPA 1600 Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs
Professional Certifications
u2022 Obtain relevant Business Continuity certification(s) and membership u2013 either from Business Continuity Institute (BCI, UK) and / or Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII, USA) (e.g., CBCI, CBCP, AMBCI, MBCI, MBCP etc.) or any other recognised professional bodies.
u2022 ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
u2022 ISO 22301 Lead Auditor