Assistant Manager – Business Continuity & Crisis Management (ERS - GRC)

🏢 KPMG
📍 United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 7mo ago
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Assistant Manager – Business Continuity & Crisis Management leads and delivers BCM, IT Disaster Recovery, and Crisis Management engagements across multiple industries. You will manage end-to-end project delivery, mentor teams, and serve as the primary client contact. The role requires 6-8 years of BCM/Risk Advisory experience, strong knowledge of ISO 22301/27031, and proven ability to define recovery objectives (RTO/RPO). Bachelor’s degree and relevant certifications are preferred. Responsibilities include governance and quality management, stakeholder communication, and contributing to business development initiatives.
Required Skills
Business, Sales & Management
Risk ManagementBusiness AnalysisProject LeadershipClient Relationship Management
Finance, Legal & Governance
Business Continuity
Information Technology
ISO 27001
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
Stakeholder ManagementCommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam Leadership
Productivity & Workplace Tools
WordExcelPowerPoint
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Risk Assessment
Requirements
Lead and manage the delivery of BCM, ITDR and Crisis Management engagements with end-to-end project oversight, client liaison, and team leadership. Require 6-8 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of ISO 22301 and ISO 27031, and hands-on ability to define recovery objectives. Bachelor's degree and certifications such as CBCP or MBCI are preferred. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills are essential.
Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver BCM, ITDR and Crisis Management engagements, including framework design, BIAs, BCPs, risk assessments, recovery strategies, ITDR plans, training, tabletop and simulation exercises.
• Lead incident, crisis, business continuity and ITDR workstreams, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery in line with KPMG standards.
• Act as a client liaison, building trusted relationships and providing practical, value-driven advice.
• Review and finalize client deliverables, including reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Guide, coach, and review the work of Consultants and Senior Consultants.
• Contribute to proposal development, business development initiatives, and thought leadership.
• Support practice quality management, methodology enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Key Deliverables

• Enterprise Business Continuity Frameworks & Plans
• Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Recovery Strategies

Business Continuity Plan Development
IT Disaster Recovery Plans

IT Dependency Mapping
• Risk / Threat & Resilience Assessments
• Crisis Management, Incident Response & Communication Frameworks
• Training Materials and Exercise Reports

 

Skills & Experience

• 6–8 years of relevant experience in BCM, Crisis Management, Resilience, IT Resilience or Risk Advisory.
• Strong practical knowledge of ISO 22301, ISO 27031 and leading BCM and Crisis Management standards and frameworks.
• Hands-on experience defining MAO, MBCOs, RTOs, RPOs, and recovery strategies across complex environments.
• Proven experience leading team members and delivering multiple engagements concurrently.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

 

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Proficiency in write and spoken English.
• CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 LA/LI, or equivalent certification (preferred).
• Prior experience in the UAE/GCC is a strong advantage.

 
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