Business Continuity / Senior Business Continuity and Emergency Management Specialist

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Th is position plays a key role in supporting the integration, coordination, and implementation of enterprise-wide business continuity and emergency management programs. This position partners with internal and external teams to establish strategies, goals, and performance expectations while enhancing organizational readiness and resilience.   The role is designed for a motivated professional who is energized by meaningful, mission-focused work and brings curiosity, sound judgment, and initiative to complex challenges. Successful candidates will be comfortable solving problems with minimal supervision, applying foundational concepts to varied and moderately complex assignments , and translating program performance , risks, and outcomes i nto clear insights for leadership. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team that plays an important role in strengthening enterprise readiness, advancing resilience capabilities , sharing best practices , and driving continuous improvement across business continuity and emergency management programs .   Ideal Candidate   The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking, action-oriented professional who is motivated by work that protects people, strengthens operations, and supports enterprise resilience. This individual brings a strong balance of strategic perspective and practical execution, with the confidence to influence , advise, and guide teams in developing effective continuity and emergency management practices. Success in this role requires someone who can build trusted relationships, translate complex risks into clear direction, and help drive preparedness ef forts that make a measurable difference across the organization. Key attributes include:   Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively   Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple departments and stakeholder groups   Mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities   Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities   Commitment to continuous improvement and program maturity   Composure and adaptability in dynamic or high-pressure environments   Experience and capabilities:   Experience in supporting business continuity or emergency management programs at the enterprise or business functional level   Ability to assess performance, provide actionable recommendations, and support program development   Lead teams for project management, initiatives, continuity of operations and crisis management   Proficiency in planning, data analysis, performance evaluation , and action planning   Experience contributing to cross-functional initiatives and organizational preparedness efforts   Responsibilities   Projects are larger and cross multiple groups. Individuals will operate with minimal Supervision:   Implement company business continuity or emergency management program processes (training, plan development, exercises, other)   Support building, training, developing Incident Response Team response processes and capabilities   Perform internal/ external reporting   Develop guidance and provide consultation to the organization on business continuity and emergency management program management , metrics, continual improvement and internal reporting.   Support other department initiatives, such as the identification and management of emerging