Business Continuity Consultant

Mullers Solutions 1; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Muller's Solutions is seeking an experienced Business Continuity Consultant to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's BCM framework in a Saudi context. You will work with business units and IT teams to ensure critical operations remain resilient and recoverable during disruptions.

Key responsibilities include conducting BIA, risk assessments, developing BCPs, crisis management and disaster recovery plans, and coordination with auditors to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in Business Continuity Management or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of BCM lifecycle and best practices.
• Hands-on experience conducting BIA and Risk Assessments.
• Experience developing and maintaining Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and Crisis/Disaster Recovery concepts.
• Familiarity with ISO 22301 and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the BCM framework, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct BIA to identify critical functions, dependencies, and recovery requirements.
• Perform business continuity and resilience risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain BCPs, Crisis Management Plans, and Disaster Recovery procedures.
• Facilitate awareness sessions, workshops, and training programs.
• Plan and execute exercises, tabletop simulations, and DR tests.
• Evaluate test results and recommend improvements to strengthen resilience.
• Collaborate with business, IT, info security, and vendors to address continuity needs.
• Monitor compliance with policies and ISO 22301 standards.
• Prepare reports and documentation for management and audits.
• Support internal and external audits related to business continuity.

Skills

BIA

Risk Assessments

BCM lifecycle

Stakeholder mgmt

ISO 22301

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Muller's Solutions is seeking an experienced Business Continuity Consultant to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework. The consultant will work closely with business units and IT teams to ensure critical business operations remain resilient and recoverable during disruptions while aligning with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to identify critical business functions, dependencies, and recovery requirements.
• Perform business continuity and operational resilience risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), Crisis Management Plans, and Disaster Recovery coordination procedures.
• Facilitate business continuity awareness sessions, workshops, and training programs.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute business continuity exercises, tabletop simulations, and disaster recovery tests.
• Evaluate test results and recommend improvements to strengthen organizational resilience.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT, information security, and third-party vendors to ensure continuity requirements are addressed.
• Monitor compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and international standards such as ISO 22301.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and documentation for management and audit purposes.
• Support internal and external audits related to business continuity and resilience.
• Recommend continuous improvements to enhance business continuity capabilities.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in Business Continuity Management, Operational Resilience, Risk Management, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of Business Continuity Management lifecycle and best practices.
• Hands-on experience conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessments.
• Experience developing and maintaining Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
• Familiarity with Crisis Management and Disaster Recovery concepts.
• Strong understanding of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• ISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
• Certified Business Continuity Manager (CBCM)
• ISO 31000 Risk Management (preferred)
• Project Management certification (PMP or PRINCE2) is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
• Experience within government, financial services, telecommunications, or large enterprise environments is an advantage.