Project Manager - Risk, Resilience & Business Continuity

Gorisco Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Project performance incentives

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects in Risk, Resilience, and Business Continuity. The role includes developing project plans, leading consulting activities, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in BCM and GRC, strong analytical abilities, and project management skills. This position offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, and opportunities for growth within the organization, contributing to impactful projects in cybersecurity and resilience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of BCM, Risk, GRC, Cybersecurity, or related consulting.
• Ability to interpret frameworks and build documentation.
• Proficiency in Project Management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource schedules.
• Lead consulting delivery activities and drive project milestones.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring strong relationships.

Skills

BCM

Risk Management

GRC

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Computer Science, Commerce, Management)

MBA / PGDM / Certification in BCM, Risk, GRC, Cybersecurity

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PPT, Word)

Project Management tools (Asana, Trello, MS Project)

GRC platforms

Job description

Project Manager - Risk, Resilience & Business Continuity

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Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scoping
  • Develop project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), timelines, and resource schedules.
  • Scope requirements for consulting projects (BCM, GRC, risk assessments, cybersecurity maturity assessments, audits, ISO implementations, etc.).
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans upfront.
  • Create clear deliverable schedules and client alignment.
• Project Execution & Delivery
  • Lead consulting delivery activities, including:
    • Business Continuity Management Systems
    • Risk Management
    • Information Security Management Systems
    • Crisis Management
    • Cybersecurity
    • GRC
    • Training program coordination
  • Drive project milestones to successful completion.
  • Ensure internal consultants, SMEs, and external trainers are aligned with project goals.
• Client Management & Communication
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during the project lifecycle.
  • Conduct weekly/bi-weekly check‑in calls, update meetings, and reviews.
  • Track and resolve escalations quickly.
  • Ensure client expectations are managed proactively.
  • Maintain strong relationships to encourage repeat business.
• Documentation & Quality Assurance
  • Review and ensure quality for all deliverables: policies, plans, reports, frameworks, risk registers, training modules, dashboards.
  • Maintain project documentation in compliance with Gorisco templates and standards.
  • Ensure version control and reviewing processes are followed.
  • Conduct internal QA checks before final submissions.
• Cross‑functional Coordination
  • Work closely with consulting team for technical delivery, training team for B2B & B2C program deployment, sales team for handovers and scope clarity, marketing team for client communication and presentations.
  • Support the Sales team with subject‑matter insights and proposal development as required.
• Financial Oversight & Reporting
  • Monitor project budgets, timelines, and utilization.
  • Track invoices, milestone‑linked billing, and payment timelines.
  • Prevent scope creep by maintaining strict alignment to project scope.
  • Prepare weekly status reports for internal leadership.

Preferred Expertise & Frameworks

• ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 31000
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Operational Resilience standards
• Crisis and Emergency Response frameworks
• GRC tools (Archer, ServiceNow, OneTrust, etc.)
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• On‑time Delivery: Ensure 95%+ of all project milestones and final deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.
• Client Satisfaction: Maintain an average client feedback score of 4.5/5 or higher across all engagements.
• Documentation Quality: Ensure all reports, plans, and deliverables meet Gorisco’s quality standards with 90%+ compliance during internal QA reviews.
• Scope Management: Keep project scope deviations or uncontrolled scope creep below 5%.
• Project Profitability: Ensure projects are delivered within allocated budgets and achieve planned margin targets.
• Internal Collaboration: Maintain smooth coordination with consultants, SMEs, trainers, and sales teams with zero major escalations.
• Repeat Business Support: Help secure at least one follow‑up engagement per client per year through strong delivery and relationship management.
• Project Tracking & Reporting: Submit weekly progress reports and maintain up‑to‑date project trackers consistently.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of BCM, Risk, GRC, Cybersecurity, or related consulting.
• Ability to interpret frameworks and build documentation.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Proficiency in:
  • MS Office (Excel, PPT, Word)
  • Project Management tools (Asana, Trello, MS Project)
  • GRC platforms (preferred)

Project Management Skills

• Project planning and scheduling
• Resource allocation
• Risk management
• Multitasking across parallel projects
• Deadline ownership and urgency mindset
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Client‑first attitude
• Documentation discipline
• Analytical thinking
• Ownership mindset
• High integrity
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent stakeholder management

Role Expectations & Work Dynamics

• Manage 4–8 parallel projects depending on size.
• Travel for client workshops, BIAs, assessments, or presentations (as needed).
• Conduct internal review meetings with consultants and SMEs.
• Maintain complete visibility on project statuses.
• Uphold confidentiality and compliance standards in all client engagements.

Education & Background Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Computer Science, Commerce, Management, or related).
• Preferred: MBA / PGDM / Certification in BCM, Risk, GRC, Cybersecurity.
• Certifications such as ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor, ISO 27001, CBCI, CRISC, CISM, CEH, or PMI‑PMP are strong advantages.

Compensation Structure

• Competitive base salary (based on experience).
• Project performance incentives and completion bonuses.
• Eligibility for annual performance‑based increments.

Growth Path at Gorisco

• Project Manager → Senior Project Manager → Delivery Lead → Practice Head → Consulting Director
• Opportunities to lead a vertical (BCM, Cyber, GRC, Resilience).
• Opportunity to co‑develop framework IPs, methodologies, and best practices.

Why Join Gorisco?

• Work with top‑tier consultants in Risk, Resilience, Cybersecurity, BCM & GRC.
• Exposure to some of the most challenging and meaningful projects.
• Fast‑paced environment with leadership visibility.
• Opportunity to impact organisational resilience at scale.