Manager, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, & Operational Resilience

SitusAMC; Chennai; On-site; INR 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

SitusAMC seeks a seasoned Senior Business Continuity / Operational Resilience lead in Chennai to own end-to-end BC programs aligned with ISO 22301:2019. You will drive risk assessments, craft BC/DR plans, and oversee testing with senior stakeholders.

The role requires 6+ years in BC/ER, people management, and strong communication. You will mentor analysts, partner with IT, facilities, and governance to ensure resilience and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (or equivalent).
• 6+ years in industry/relevant experience; 1+ years in Assistant Manager level or external equivalent.
• 5–8 years in business continuity/operational resilience with at least 2 years owning a program.
• Experience in financial services, real estate finance, BPO or shared services environments preferred.
• Experience with GRC/BCM tools preferred.
• Prior people-management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 22301:2019 and BCM lifecycle; ISO 22301 certification preferred.
• Experience with external certification/surveillance audits preferred.
• Proven experience designing and running BC/DR test and exercise programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Certifications such as CBCI, MBCI, CBCP, MBCP, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of the Business Continuity program for assigned business units/sites, in line with the ISO 22301:2019-certified BCMS
• Lead Business Impact Analyses and risk assessments; validate recovery strategies and RTOs/RPOs with business stakeholders
• Develop, review and maintain BC/DR plans, crisis management plans and SOPs
• Design and lead the annual BC/DR testing and exercise program (tabletop, simulation, full-scale) and report results
• Act as a key point of contact for audits and ISO 22301 surveillance/recertification; manage evidence, non-conformities and corrective actions
• Lead or co-lead crisis/incident management activities during actual disruptions
• Manage and mentor Business Continuity Analysts, reviewing their work and development plans
• Partner with IT/DR, InfoSec, Facilities and business leadership to align BC with resiliency and risk strategy
• Present BC program status, risks and metrics to leadership and governance committees
• Drive a culture of resiliency awareness through training and communication programs
• Other activities as may be assigned by manager

Skills

Business Continuity

Risk Assessment

BCMS

Stakeholder Management

Executive Communication

People Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

GRC tools

BCM tools

Job description

SitusAMC is where the best and most passionate people come to transform our client’s businesses and their own careers. Whether you’re a real estate veteran, a passionate technologist, or looking to get your start, join us as we work together to realize opportunities for everyone, we proudly serve.

At SitusAMC, we are looking to match your unique experience with one of our amazing careers, so that we can help you realize your potential and career growth within the Real Estate Industry. If you are someone who can be yourself, advocate for others, stay nimble, dream big, own every outcome, and think global but act local – come join our team!

Essential Job Functions:

• Own end-to-end execution of the Business Continuity program for assigned business units/sites, in line with the ISO 22301:2019-certified BCMS
• Lead Business Impact Analyses and risk assessments; validate recovery strategies and RTOs/RPOs with business stakeholders
• Develop, review and maintain BC/DR plans, crisis management plans and SOPs
• Design and lead the annual BC/DR testing and exercise program (tabletop, simulation, full-scale); report results and drive remediation
• Act as a key point of contact for internal/external audits and ISO 22301 surveillance/recertification audits; manage evidence, non-conformities and corrective actions
• Lead or co-lead crisis/incident management activities during actual disruptions
• Manage and mentor Business Continuity Analysts, including reviewing their work and development plans
• Partner with IT/DR, InfoSec, Facilities and business leadership to align BC with the broader resiliency and risk strategy
• Present BC program status, risks and metrics to leadership and governance committees
• Drive a culture of resiliency awareness through training and communication programs
• Other activities as may be assigned by your manager

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; master’s degree a plus; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 6+ years of industry and/or relevant experience, typically with 1+ years in an Assistant Manager level role or external equivalent.
• 5 - 8 years of progressive experience in business continuity / operational resilience management, including at least 2 years owning a program or workstream
• Experience in financial services, real estate finance, BPO or shared services environments preferred
• Experience with GRC/BCM tools preferred
• Prior people-management experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 22301:2019 and the BCM lifecycle; experience operating within an ISO-certified BCMS preferred
• Experience managing or participating in external certification/surveillance audits preferred
• Proven experience designing and running BC/DR test and exercise programs preferred
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Any of the below, or an equivalent industry-recognized certification, is a plus
  • Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute (CBCI) or Member of the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI)
  • DRI International Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
  • DRI International Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP)
  • ISO 22301 Lead Implementer from BSI or equivalent
  • ISO 22301 Lead Auditor from BSI or equivalent

Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive or exclusive. At any time, employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and participate in additional trainings. SitusAMC does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties. Any unsolicited resume submitted to SitusAMC in any manner will be considered SitusAMC property, and SitusAMC will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

The annual full time base salary range for this role is

₹1.00 - ₹1.00

Specific compensation is determined through interviews and a review of relevant education, experience, training, skills, geographic location and alignment with market data. Additionally, certain positions may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus as determined by bonus program guidelines, position eligibility and SitusAMC Senior Management approval.

SitusAMC offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan.

SitusAMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.