Purpose of the Role
The Business Continuity Manager (m/f/d) is responsible for the operation, governance-driven development, and quality assurance of the group-wide Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
Key Responsibilities
BCM Governance & Steering
* Operate and continuously develop the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in accordance with ISO 22301, considering related standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, TISAX, BSI C5)
* Maintain and further develop BCM policies, standards, processes, roles, responsibilities, and templates
* Ensure standards compliance, traceability, and audit readiness of the BCMS
* Integrate BCM into the existing GRC and ISMS governance framework
Business Impact Analysis
* Methodically plan, facilitate, and maintain Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) in collaboration with business and support functions
* Consolidate and assess criticality levels, dependencies, and business-defined RTO and RPO requirements
* Ensure consistent methodology and quality of analysis results
Quality Assurance, Testing & Reporting
* Quality assurance of emergency, recovery, and continuity plans (without operational or functional ownership)
* Plan, coordinate, and document BCM tests, exercises, and scenario analysesEvaluate test results and track improvement measures
* Establish and maintain structured maturity, gap, and action tracking
* Prepare regular BCM reporting for the Global Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance
* Support internal and external audits, certifications, and customer assessments
* Provide governance-level oversight and quality assurance of crisis management activities (without operational decision-making authority)
Out of Scope
This role explicitly does not include:
* operational crisis management or crisis leadership
* operational responsibility for recovery or business restart
* IT or cloud recovery implementation
* technical recovery architecture or execution
* on-call duties or operational IT responsibilities
Profile & Qualifications
* Completed degree in Management, Business, Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a comparable field
* 5 years of professional experience in Business Continuity Management
* Knowledge of relevant standards and frameworks, particularly: ISO 22301, ISO 27001, TISAX, BSI C5 (desirable)
* Strong understanding of business processes and IT-related dependencies
* Very good German and English skills (both at least C1 level, fluent in spoken and written form)
* Excellent communication, facilitation, and analytical skills
* Structured, methodical, and quality-driven working style
* Personal certifications in management systems (e.g. BCM, ISO standards, ISMS) are an advantage but not mandatory
Our benefits
* Flexible work: Trust-based working hours, remote work, and up to 20 days opportunity for workation
* Vacation & leisure: 30 vacation days plus extra days off for your volunteer work and on your birthday
* Financial extras: Christmas bonus, subsidy for company pension scheme, childcare allowance, bike leasing, Germany ticket, tax-free benefits via Edenred, and private accident insurance
* Training: Digital learning platforms, internal and external training offers
* EGYM Wellpass: Access to thousands of sports and wellness offers
* Health & well-being: Stress prevention, health days, vaccinations, quiet and relaxation room
* Work environment: Modern work at the campus with coffee bar, cafeteria, and free drinks
* Events & team spirit: Summer and winter parties, afterworks, sports groups, own band as well as participation in events like B2Run
Contact Recruiting:
Yacine Adjir
recruiting@seeburger.com
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