Assistant Manager, BCM & Crisis Management Leader

KPMG Middle East Careers; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 446,400 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Middle East Careers is seeking an experienced professional to manage and deliver BCM, ITDR, and Crisis Management engagements in the UAE. You will lead workstreams, mentor junior staff, and liaise with clients to provide practical, value-driven advice.

The role emphasizes adherence to KPMG standards, quality deliverables, and ongoing improvement initiatives, with a focus on ISO 22301 and related frameworks. UAE/GCC experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 LA/LI, or equivalent certification (preferred).
• Prior UAE/GCC experience is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver BCM, ITDR and Crisis Management engagements, including framework design, BIAs, BCPs, risk assessments, recovery strategies, ITDR plans, training, tabletop and simulation exercises.
• Lead incident, crisis, business continuity and ITDR workstreams, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery in line with KPMG standards.
• Act as a client liaison, building trusted relationships and providing practical, value-driven advice.
• Review and finalize client deliverables, including reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Guide, coach, and review the work of Consultants and Senior Consultants.
• Contribute to proposal development, business development initiatives, and thought leadership.
• Support practice quality management, methodology enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

BCM

Crisis Management

Resilience

IT Resilience

Risk Advisory

Stakeholder Management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

KPMG Middle East Careers is seeking an experienced professional to manage and deliver BCM, ITDR, and Crisis Management engagements in the UAE. You will lead workstreams, mentor junior staff, and liaise with clients to provide practical, value-driven advice.

The role emphasizes adherence to KPMG standards, quality deliverables, and ongoing improvement initiatives, with a focus on ISO 22301 and related frameworks. UAE/GCC experience is advantageous.