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IT Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Program Manager

IT Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Program Manager

Horace MannSpringfield, IL, US
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IT Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Program Manager

The IT Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Program Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for Horace Mann's IT Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) efforts. Core duties include :

  • Strategic Oversight of BC / DR initiatives across IT environments.
  • Development & Maintenance of the BC / DR program including all frameworks, plans, and documentation.
  • Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and risk assessments for critical systems.
  • Collaboration with infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity teams on recovery strategies.
  • Creation and Management of :
  • Recovery playbooks and runbooks
  • Escalation protocols
  • Planning and Coordination of :
  • Tabletop tests
  • Full recovery exercises
  • Remediation tracking
  • Disruption Response : Manage and coordinate responses during real disruptions or declared disasters.
  • Policy Governance : Define policies, procedures, and standards compliant with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST SP 800-34, FFIEC).
  • Reporting and Metrics : Establish KPIs to track readiness, test outcomes, and program improvements.
  • Enterprise Engagement : Align IT BC / DR strategies with enterprise-wide business continuity planning.
  • Audit & Compliance : Support internal and third-party assessments, audits and regulatory compliance initiatives.
  • Continuous Learning : Maintain awareness of BC / DR best practices, tools, and threat trends.

Required Education & Experience

  • 58+ years in IT Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, or IT Risk Management.
  • In-depth understanding of IT systems / infrastructure, data recovery, cloud resiliency models.
  • Proven experience leading BC / DR initiatives (individual contributor level).
  • Expertise in developing BIAs, runbooks, and test plans.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (ISO 22301, NIST, HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.).
  • Strong project and stakeholder management, along with excellent communication skills.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certifications such as :
  • CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional)
  • MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute)
  • CISM, CISSP, PMP or similar
  • Experience with continuity planning platforms (e.g., Fusion Risk Management , RSA Archer ).
  • Background in regulated sectors such as insurance , finance , or healthcare .

    • Pay Range :

    99,100.00 - $146,050.00

    Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.

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