Assistant Manager Business Continuity And Crisis Management
Job 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 and plans
• Business impact analysis (BIA) and recovery strategies
Business continuity plan development
IT disaster recovery plans
IT dependency mapping
• Risk/threat and resilience assessments
• Crisis management, incident response and 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 written and spoken English.
• CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 LA/LI, or equivalent certification (preferred).
• Prior experience in the UAE/GCC is a strong advantage.