Lead Disaster Recovery Specialist - Remote

Lead Disaster Recovery Specialist (Corporate Information Systems Department) 25 Amica Way, Lincoln, RI 02865

• Collaborate and communicate within the matrixed organizational structure.
• Oversee the day-to-day operational support for the service including:
  • Maintain, update and assist with changes within the company's Disaster Recovery Management program.
  • Provide guidance and recommendations with the appropriate technology groups for new or changing projects that may directly impact the current disaster recovery strategy.
  • Perform infrastructure recovery capacity planning with key IT technology groups in support of specific business unit's current, planned and new initiatives.
  • Assist with improving information technology disaster recovery processes through knowledge and incorporating best practices from internal and external sources.
  • Assist with the execution of IT disaster recovery exercises including tabletop, operational and integrated exercises with business continuity.
  • Assist with the execution of the disaster recovery strategy or plan due to a service interruption or disaster, in coordination with the Business Continuity manager, Application Owners, and Service Owners.
  • Assist with event impact assessment and IT disaster declaration activities as required.
  • Provide training and guidance for subject matter experts on Disaster recovery tools, templates and methodologies for plan development.
  • Validate all critical information is maintained and up to date.
• Create and drive the short and long term application strategy while aligning with cross functional partners including:
  • Relationship manager with business partners and service consumers. This includes understanding long term business direction as well as how the production service is meeting business needs.
  • Awareness of and driving to new technology, tools, upgrades and overall direction.
  • Proactive about developing, encouraging, and implementing continuous process improvements.
  • Aligning with the Tech Strategy Office to ensure direction works with the overall technical strategy.

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years' experience managing/coordinating projects and/or teams, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 2+ years' experience within Information Technology DR management planning and program initiatives.
• Proven previous experience recovering a company from an interruption and/or major disaster.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills at all levels.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and proactive in following-up.
• Highly adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset and an ability to support and drive change.
• Industry certification(s) CBCP, MBCP from DRII, MBCI FBCI from BCI or equivalent.

• Medical, dental, vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Generous leave programs, including paid parental bonding leave
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement programs
• Paid Vacation - you will receive at least 10 vacation days in the first 12 months, amounts could be greater depending on the role
• Holidays - 14 paid holidays observed and 2 additional floating paid holidays provided
• Sick time - 6 days sick time at hire, 6 additional days sick time at 90 days of employment
• Generous 401k with company match and immediate vesting
• Family support benefits including back-up care
• Competitive salaries and exceptional benefits
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement
• Employee community involvement
• Strong relationships, lifelong friendships
• Opportunities for advancement in a successful and growing company