Senior Specialist, Business Continuity

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the company's Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework to ensure organizational resilience against a wide range of disruptions. Serve as the Group Technical Authority (GTA) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Business Continuity, providing expert guidance and oversight across the company. Champion the integration of BCM with enterprise risk management (ERM), crisis management, and emergency response frameworks to ensure a cohesive and proactive approach to resilience.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, update, and act as the owner of company-wide Business Continuity Standards at internationally competitive levels.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) to identify critical processes, threats, and recovery priorities.
• Design and lead regular BCM testing and exercises (e.g., failover simulations, tabletop scenarios) to validate plan effectiveness.
• Oversee the development of company-wide BCM KPIs, indicators, and dashboards.
• Support, coach, and mentor Business Continuity professionals across the company, with a focus on developing UAE National talent.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering such as Mechanical, Industrial or equivalent discipline.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 10 years’ operational experience in the oil/gas production/operation or petrochemical industry with at least 8 years’ experience in emergency/crisis/business continuity management role.
• Strong understanding of the BCM issues, practices and behavioral aspects in the Oil & Gas business.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant BCM applicable legislations, regulations, standards and best practices including ISO 22301 and NCEMA 7000.

Professional Certifications

• Obtain relevant Business Continuity certification(s) and membership from recognized professional bodies.
• ISO 22301 Lead Implementer and ISO 22301 Lead Auditor.