Job Details

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Program Manager

Location(s): Chicago, IL
(Remote)

Job Description
Lead the strategic planning and execution of disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BCP) initiatives across manufacturing sites. Responsible for aligning resilience strategies with business objectives, overseeing risk management, and ensuring technical and programmatic excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the DR playbook and governance model.
• Align resilience and recovery strategies with organizational goals.
• Lead advanced risk and GAP analysis; drive mitigation planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Provide technical oversight of OT/IT architecture and dependencies.
• Manage and guide cross-functional, global teams.
• Communicate with executive leadership; report progress and risks.
• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and project timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement in DR/BCP processes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strategic planning and leadership in DR/BCP.
• Advanced risk management and mitigation expertise.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST).
• Technical proficiency with DR tools (e.g., VMware SRM, Azure Site Recovery), audit tools, and cybersecurity basics.
• Strong understanding of OT/IT systems (PLCs, SCADA, industrial protocols, IT network architecture, CMDB tools).
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with collaboration and documentation tools (Teams, SharePoint, DR/BIA templates).
• Program management: budgeting, resource allocation, timeline control.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.