Senior IT Disaster Recovery Manager

Required Qualifications: 8 10 years of experience as a Disaster Recovery Manager, with the main role focused on disaster recovery. Strong experience with IT systems.8+ years of experience in leading the development, testing, and maintenance of disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) plans for large enterprises. Proven expertise in DR/BC frameworks, methodologies, and technologies (8+ years).Experience with cloud-based disaster recovery solutions and hybrid environments (8+ years).Demonstrated ability to develop vendor relationships, author Statements of Work (SOWs), and manage vendor accountability (8+ years).Strong background in creating, documenting, and executing technology strategies aligned with business goals (8+ years).Oversight experience for technology operations, including performance measurement, SLA adherence, quality improvement, and incident reduction (8+ years).Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to successful outcomes (8+ years).Experience managing on-site, nearshore, and offshore technology teams, including direct supervision (8+ years).Experience in planning and delivering large-scale initiatives (8+ years).5+ years of experience in administering budgets, monitoring expenses, authorizing payments, and securing equipment/goods.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the cruise or travel industry (1+ year).Master's degree in a relevant field. Professional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CBCP, CDRE, CBRM, or BCMCP.

Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity disaster recovery plan. Lead and coordinate disaster recovery drills and simulations to validate recovery effectiveness. Collaborate with IT and business units to identify critical systems and data, define Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).Work with external vendors and partners to ensure alignment with the company's disaster recovery objectives. Maintain familiarity with regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity threats, technologies, and disaster recovery best practices. Provide leadership and guidance to the cybersecurity team on DR best practices and ensure cross-functional readiness.