Senior Specialist - Business Continuity

Overview:

Support in Designing, Developing, Implementing and Operating the Business Continuity Management Program within G42.

G42 is an Abu Dhabi based artificial intelligence and cloud computing company with a global footprint delivering holistic and scalable AI solutions to a variety of commercial and government clients. The Group’s business operations cover a wide range of industry verticals including Healthcare, Government, Smart City & Smart Mobility, Oil & Gas, Fintech, Geospatial, Aviation, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics and Sports.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Design & Development

• Lead the design, implementation, and maturity advancement of the BCMS to ensure full compliance with regulatory and certification requirements.
• Drive the annual Business Continuity Management Plan & Objectives, aligning with Group strategy, risk appetite, and resilience priorities.
• Act as the Business Continuity Subject Matter Expert (SME), advising senior stakeholders and steering BCM integration in strategic initiatives, critical projects, and major procurements.
• Guide affiliates and functions on BCMS adoption, integration, and compliance, ensuring consistency and alignment across the Group.
• Champion the embedding of resilience culture through awareness programs, capability-building, and senior-level engagement.

2. Operational Leadership & Governance

• Oversee the review, enhancement, and approval of BCM documentation (policies, standards, frameworks, and continuity plans).
• Lead and represent the organization in internal/external audits and regulatory inspections (ISO 22301, NCEMA 7000, and other compliance reviews).
• Plan and execute enterprise-level Crisis Management and Business Continuity exercises; produce high-quality reports and actionable recommendations.
• Govern Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment (RA) activities to maintain an up-to-date, risk-informed continuity posture.
• Oversee the integration of incident response, emergency management, crisis communication, and business recovery strategies into a single resilient operating model.
• Monitor and report on BCM risks and readiness metrics to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Drive the standardization of tools, procedures, and templates to ensure consistency in BCM practices across the Group.
• Provide strategic insight and escalation support during disruptive incidents and crises as part of the Crisis Management Team (CMT).

3 Continual Improvement & Innovation

• Drive post-audit, post-exercise, and post-incident corrective action programs and ensure lessons learned are embedded into BCM governance.
• Monitor and benchmark the maturity of the BCM program, recommending and implementing best practices, innovative technologies, and digital tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Proactively identify emerging risks and disruption trends (e.g., cyber, supply chain, geopolitical) and advise on organizational preparedness.
• Influence the integration of BCM with ERM, HSE, ESG, and Technology Risk frameworks for a holistic resilience approach.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk, IT, Engineering, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in Business Continuity Management, Crisis Management, or Operational Resilience, including multi-entity or group-level oversight.
• Proven leadership in driving ISO 22301 and NCEMA 7000 certifications or equivalent BCM programs at an enterprise scale.
• Strong governance, risk management, and resilience strategy expertise, with experience advising executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex exercises, risk assessments, and recovery strategies across multiple business units and geographies.
• Professional certifications required: ISO 22301 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor and CBCI or equivalent (MBCI / DRII certifications preferred).
• Strong understanding of IT Service Continuity, Cyber Resilience, and Crisis Communications.
• Experience integrating BCM with ERM, HSE, ESG, or Integrated Management Systems is a plus.