Global Disaster Management Lead

Uplift People Consulting; Fatih; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Uplift People Consulting seeks an experienced Disaster Management leader to develop and drive comprehensive strategies across preparedness, response, and recovery for the holding group and subsidiaries. You will coordinate with IT, Security, HR, and Communications to protect people and assets and ensure continuity during crises.

The role requires strong leadership, risk assessment, and stakeholder management, with fluency in English and experience in multi-entity organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Disaster and Emergency Management.
• Strong knowledge of BCM frameworks and ISO 22301 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive Disaster Management strategies covering preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, training programs, emergency drills, and operational exercises.
• Design and deliver virtual and in-person community awareness and training programs on disaster preparedness and emergency planning.
• Lead the coordination, assessment, and communication of emergency response and recovery requirements with business units to protect people, assets, property, and operations during unexpected disasters.
• Plan, direct, and oversee all activities related to the Group's disaster preparedness program, including maintaining and activating the Disaster Management System (DMS) procedures.
• Identify potential risks, threats, and vulnerabilities that may impact the Group's operations, and proactively strengthen organizational resilience and response capabilities.
• Develop and lead comprehensive training and simulation programs for employees at all organizational levels—from operational teams to executive leadership—including specialized training for personnel with designated emergency response roles.
• Collaborate with the Group Risk Management function to develop and maintain Business Impact Analysis documentation and Business Continuity Plans, ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented to minimize business disruption.
• Support the Group Risk Manager in managing and continuously improving the Business Continuity Management framework, including corporate incident response methodologies, emergency plans, and recovery protocols to ensure operational resilience.
• Coordinate and oversee business continuity initiatives across all Group entities, ensuring alignment with corporate governance standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Skills

Disaster management

Crisis communications

Leadership

Risk assessment

Project management

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Economics / Statistics / Industrial Engineering

Tools

ISO 22301

BCM frameworks

Job description

Uplift People Consulting seeks an experienced Disaster Management leader to develop and drive comprehensive strategies across preparedness, response, and recovery for the holding group and subsidiaries. You will coordinate with IT, Security, HR, and Communications to protect people and assets and ensure continuity during crises.

The role requires strong leadership, risk assessment, and stakeholder management, with fluency in English and experience in multi-entity organizations.