Business Continuity & Resilience Consultant (BC Program Manager)

POSITION: Contractor – Business Continuity & Resilience Consultant (BC Program Manager) 

STATUS: Full-time/1099 Contract 

LOCATION: Remote – PST or CST Time zone 

START DATE: February/March 

LENGTH OF PROJECT: 12 months 

WHY JOIN US? 

Riskonnect, Inc. is the leading integrated risk management software solution provider. We explore ways to deliver new value, foster creativity, and reach beyond boundaries. We use drive and commitment to energize, engage, and inspire others. We do what is important and strive for continuous improvement, work with passion, and purpose. We act with mutual respect, communicate fearlessly and collaborate to leverage our collective talents. At Riskonnect, we share this set of expectations and values. They guide us every day in every way. These values are more than words – they unite our organization and bring meaning and purpose to what we do.

THE CANDIDATE

Key talent attributes: Project management professional with experience in analytics, presentation mastery, cross-functional coordination, and business acumen. Ability to distill analytics and metrics in a meaningful way to business leaders. Strong communicator with skills to funnel data in and disseminate direction out based on key insights. Comfortable escalating project risks to leaders in a meaningful way. Engaging professional to coordinate global team to meeting program timelines, budget, and objectives. Ability to work independently once direction is established. Quick to learn and onboard efficiently. Asks inquisitive, big picture questions with a bias toward action. 

In the role of Business Continuity Program Manager, you will be…

•    Responsible for assessing data management systems, distilling information into a succinct and meaningful way that generates a roadmap and progress tracker

•    Manage the program management office tracking actions, milestones, deliverables, and more

•    Work in partnership with Resilience portfolio teammates to relay metrics and portfolio updates that represent business continuity progress

•    Convey information to deliver case studies related to business risk exposure

•    Aggregate assessment metrics for business continuity engagement lifecycle

•    Apply contextual overlay of information to drive business decisions of the Business Continuity leadership team

•    Manage complex calendars and deliver results against timelines and objectives

•    Own project deliverables in partnership with Business Continuity leadership team

•    Equip leaders with talking points based on project milestones

•    Define value of key project deliverables

•    Centralize weekly updates from multiple teammates globally

•    Deliver trainings and provide guidance on project tracking toolkits 

•    Manage dynamic change and transform outputs based on audience and business decision requirements

•    Become familiar with Business Continuity terminology to develop perspective and gauge how inputs across key projects meet strategic priorities

•    Streamline communication across teammates, generate recaps, and publish updates

•    Flexibility in job duties and role based on forecasted deadlines and commitments to ensure project success

•    Act with discretion and maintain confidentiality

The successful candidate will be a highly organized, solution-oriented professional with experience facilitating complex conversations. The role will work with cross-functional teams to aggregate, study, and then further disseminate information. The individual will work well in a matrixed environment with a bias toward action and capable of motivating others. The candidate can show the ability to excel in change management and succeed in ambiguous environments through building program and process excellence.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    B.S., B.A. in relevant field required

•    PMP and CBCP certification preferred

•    Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Continuity Program Management and Project Management

•    Effective communication and project management skills with ability to influence others 

•    Experience using tracking systems for intelligence and data gathering

•    Proficient in core technology applications; Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint/Keynote, SharePoint, Smartsheet. 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

•    Demonstrate a passion for identifying efficiency gains with project management skillsets

•    Passionate about innovating and evolving ways of working that leverage industry best practices suited for the customer 

•    Demonstrate a successful record of establishing and implementing global strategies for large organizations 

•    Demonstrate a proficiency to rapidly learn matrixed business operations, value streams, and organizational processes 

•    Ability to function independently, under pressure, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously 

•    Possess a collaborative work ethic, professional maturity, and a positive attitude with the ability to work with teammates globally 

WHY BE A PART OF OUR TEAM? 

Delivering innovative solutions backed by world-class customer service starts with having the best talent. Our 2,000+ professionals are valued for the kind of inspired thinking and collaborative spirit that keeps us at the forefront of our industry. As a Riskonnect colleague, you’ll work alongside some of the best and brightest as you help customers manage some of the world’s most challenging and complex risks. In fact, for the past three years, Riskonnect has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For (Nationwide). One year on the list could be a ‘one hit wonder’. Two years initiates a trend. Three years makes us part of a very exclusive club and shows the true essence of our organization is to ‘walk the walk’. We are very proud of this accomplishment. 

If you read this and thought “I can do this!” then please submit your qualifications and apply directly at Riskonnect.com/company/careers/ 

Riskonnect is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.