Manager of IT Disaster Recovery and Incident Management

Salary range based on experience: $145k Bonus Opportunity

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage disaster recovery planning, ensuring alignment with business continuity strategies and risk management goals.
• Oversee incident management processes, acting as the primary point of contact for IT during crisis events, working in collaboration with Crisis Management to coordinate IT response, and ensuring timely resolution.
• Conduct regular disaster recovery drills, tabletop exercises, and post-incident reviews, identifying areas for improvement and updating plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams to ensure the resilience of critical systems and applications.
• Develop and maintain a disaster recovery framework that includes detailed runbooks, recovery time objectives (RTOs), and recovery point objectives (RPOs).
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as PCI DSS, GDPR, or SOX, related to data protection and disaster recovery.
• Provide regular updates to senior executives and stakeholders on disaster recovery readiness, incident outcomes, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead cross-functional teams during disaster recovery and incident management events, ensuring clear communication and well-coordinated actions.
• Manage vendor relationships for disaster recovery services and ensure proper escalation processes are in place for third-party dependencies.
• Prepare project charters, identify stakeholders, and plan, execute, and monitor all recovery projects from inception to closure.
• Develop a thorough understanding of our client’s policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Continuously evaluate technology trends and emerging threats to ensure disaster recovery plans remain effective and up to date.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, providing clear guidance and leadership in emergencies.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, with strong time management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and reliability in disaster recovery planning and incident management.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of disaster recovery and incident management frameworks, best practices, and industry standards.
• Expertise in project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing mitigating solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budget forecasting, and service delivery improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, especially in crisis scenarios.
• Proficiency in using project management and business continuity tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent platforms).
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, virtualized environments, and data replication technologies.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field. Equivalent years of related work experience may be considered.
• Industry certifications in IT project management, disaster recovery, or incident management (e.g., PMP, CISSP, ITIL) are preferred.

Work Experiences:

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in IT project management, including large-scale infrastructure and application recovery projects.
• Extensive experience in disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing, with a proven track record of ensuring minimal downtime and data loss.
• 3-5 years of experience in incident management, including leading response and mitigation efforts for cybersecurity threats, service outages, or natural disasters.
• Previous experience in a large retail environment, with a deep understanding of distribution, logistics, and omnichannel systems (e-commerce, in-store, and supply chain integration) a plus.
• Experience with business continuity planning, including scenario-based recovery exercises and crisis communication strategies.

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Regular Attendance required

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws