Disaster Recovery Manager

Aon

Katowice
Katowice, Silesian
offer expired 3 months ago
contract of employment
full-time
team manager
home office work
remote recruitment

Technologies we use

Expected

Enterprise Architect

About the project

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions supporting Disaster Recovery. As a Disaster Recovery Manager, you will report directly toto the Global DR Leader for Technology.

Your responsibilities

Directs and oversees all organization-wide disaster recovery plans, processes, and procedures that ensures the security and integrity of Aon data, databases, information systems, and technology
Develops disaster recovery and resumption plans for the critical processes and systems that are core to Aon’s continued business operations in the event of a disruption
Defines, tests and matures the Disaster Recovery capabilities of Aon in the NA, EMEA and APAC regions
Leads a global team of skilled professionals to ensure platform recovery strategies support DR readiness requirements. Organize review of DR recovery plan documentation to ensure adherence to the Aon DR framework
Oversee activities to ensure all Disaster Recovery procedures and plans are tested, documented and monitored and provide rapid response and recovery to system events
Oversees end to end planning and execution of platform DR plan by coordinating efforts with various technology SME’s while adhering to the approved RACI
Oversees DR tests/exercises to identify gaps and ensure continuous improvement
Directs and oversees risk analysis for all Platform services to determine vulnerable points in the system and establish strategies for risk mitigation
Participate in Design meetings to ensure new designs/changes confirm to Aon DR framework
Participate in Change Management meetings to review upcoming changes that impact DR
Participate in Incident Management meetings to review incidents that impact DR
Host weekly meetings with Platform service owners to review issues, changes and risks
Responsible for integrated plan
Ensuring robust TRP and plans
Planning and coordination of the exercise

Our requirements

Required Experience:

• Industry recognized certification in Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery

• 5+ years hands-on experience in disaster recovery/business continuity/crisis management

• 5+ years of experience in information technology - Knowledge of Backups and Storage, Unix/Windows, VMware technologies

• Project management experience

• Some Enterprise Architect experience

• 10+ years of experience facilitating group discussions, training/awareness meetings and exercise scenarios

• 10+ years of experience developing cross-functional/peer relationships. Experience building team consensus

• Experience managing programs in a diverse geography

• Flexible schedule to accommodate occasional weekend work

Preferred Experience:

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with mid- management (written and oral, presentation and interpersonal skills)

• Above average organizational skills

• Some understanding of crisis operations and effective communication processes

• General understanding of disaster recovery plan development and testing best practices and processes

• Strong information technology (IT) knowledge and design principles. Ability to work with IT on analysis and solutions

• Understanding of industry best practices and standards

• Self-starter with ability to prioritize tasks to meet project/global program requirements

• Team player with ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced virtual team environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or alternatively commensurate work experience

• Desired ITIL foundation certificate

• CBCP or equivalent certification preferred

What we offer

The best medical cover on the market with free dental care
Generous benefits package for your wellbeing (multisport cards, insurance, vouchers, and many more!)
Stability of employment and permanent contract after trial period
Brand new office supporting collaboration, flexibility and activity based working

Internal career opportunities and individual development plan
Unique workplace culture - we value openness, honesty and authenticity, so don’t expect formal dress code nor managers hidden behind closed doors
Lots of social events, charity actions and opportunities to integrate with colleagues

Benefits
private medical care
remote work opportunities
integration events
dental care
corporate sports team
corporate library
no dress code
extra social benefits
employee referral program
extra leave