Business Continuity Program Manager

We are building out our operational resilience capability and this is a newly created role to lead it. As our Business Continuity Program Manager youll own our Business Continuity Management System end to end: the framework the plans the exercises and the assurance work that sits behind them. Its a genuinely enterprise wide remit spanning every business unit and site as we continue to grow across Australia and Asia. 

Youll be the person the business turns to on continuity and resilience and the person our customers auditors and regulators deal with when they want to understand how wed respond to disruption. 

• Newly created role with scope to shape the program from the ground up 

• Enterprise wide exposure across Technology Risk Facilities Management GIOC and Customer Success 

• Direct line to senior leadership and the BC Steering Committee 

• Work across critical infrastructure regulatory frameworks including CPS 230 and SOCI 

• Real influence on customer contractual outcomes and assurance activity 

• Growth environment across Australian and Asian markets 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Owning and maturing NEXTDCs Business Continuity Management System aligned to ISO 22301 

• Leading the Business Impact Analysis program and setting RTOs RPOs and MTPDs across critical activities 

• Coordinating the development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plans across business units and sites 

• Building organisational readiness through business continuity training and awareness across all business units 

• Designing and running the annual exercise calendar from tabletop sessions through to full scale multi site simulations 

• Maintaining audit and certification readiness across ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 and meeting obligations under CPS 230 and the SOCI Act 

• Supporting customer reviews audits questionnaires and joint exercises and tracking contractual BC and DR commitments 

This opportunity will see you working with world leaders in our space. Join our Australian journey now and be an integral part of our success. 

Contact us today to find out more about the local opportunities we have available.

Qualifications :

• Demonstrated experience managing a business continuity disaster recovery or operational resilience program ideally in critical infrastructure data centre financial services or another regulated environment 

• Working knowledge of ISO 22301 APRA CPS 230 and the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 or equivalent frameworks 

• Proven track record designing facilitating and evaluating continuity exercises including with external customers or regulators 

• Strong program and project management skills across multi site environments 

• Confident communicator who can hold their own with executives regulators and customers 

• Business continuity certification (BCI DRII or equivalent) and a relevant tertiary qualification preferred 

Additional Information :

• Seize this exciting opportunity to join one of Australias fastest growing companies and play a key contributing role in the future of AI and the digital economy 

• Join an inclusive diverse and values driven working culture supporting hybrid work practices 

• Enjoy awesome employee benefits (gifted share options NEXTDC days volunteer days professional development holistic wellbeing and mental health programs and more) 

• Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow) 

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

Make NEXTDC your next move. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time