BCP consultant -Manager, Operational Resilience - Qatar (Onsite)

Arab Solutions; Qatar; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Arab Solutions seeks a Manager, Operational Resilience to lead the BCM program in Qatar. You will develop and maintain frameworks for disaster recovery, business recovery, and emergency response across divisions.

The role requires 5+ years of BCM/Operational Resilience experience, onsite Qatar, and a 6-month contract. You will activate recovery plans, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure readiness to respond to disruptions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in BCM/Operational Resilience.
• Experience in crisis management and disaster recovery.
• Onsite in Qatar; ability to coordinate across divisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an organization-wide BCM framework and program.
• Manage crisis management procedures during disruptions and activation of recovery plans.
• Develop and maintain data backup and recovery plans, including external sites.
• Ensure primary and backup sites meet resilience and availability standards.
• Coordinate with interdependent divisions to resolve continuity issues.
• Act as the key contact for BCM and DR queries from divisions and employees.
• Identify interdependencies between divisions, especially during crises.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to implement continuity and DR plans.
• Support readiness to respond to and recover from interruptions and emergencies.

Skills

BCM & Op Resilience

Crisis Management

Disaster Recovery

Business Recovery

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Interdepartmental Coordination

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Job description

Job Role: BCP consultant - Manager, Operational Resilience

Experience: 5+ years

Location: Qatar (Onsite)

Contract Duration: 6 months

Role Objective:

The Manager, Operational Resilience will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing the organization’s Business Continuity Management Program. The role will ensure that appropriate processes, frameworks, and plans are in place to enable the organization to effectively respond to and recover from business disruptions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an organization-wide Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework and program covering disaster recovery, business recovery, and emergency response requirements across all divisions.


• Manage crisis management procedures during business disruptions, including activation of recovery plans, restoration of critical operations, and coordination with relevant managers and stakeholders.


• Develop and maintain data backup and recovery plans, including the selection and assessment of backup sites for various divisions and entities, including those located outside Qatar.


• Ensure that primary and backup sites meet required resilience, availability, and operational standards.


• Establish and maintain effective communication with all interdependent divisions across the organization to ensure timely identification and resolution of business continuity issues.


• Act as the key point of contact for business continuity and disaster recovery-related queries from divisions and employees.


• Identify and assess interdependencies between different business divisions and activities, particularly during crisis situations.


• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential business continuity risks and vulnerabilities as required.


• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.


• Support the organization in maintaining its readiness to respond to and recover from business interruptions, emergencies, and crisis events.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Business Continuity Management and Operational Resilience.


• Experience in Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, and Business Recovery.


• Strong risk assessment and business impact analysis capabilities.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple business divisions.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Ability to manage critical situations and coordinate recovery activities under pressure.


• Knowledge of business continuity frameworks, policies, procedures, and industry best practices.