Hybrid Business Continuity Manager

at Carmen Zimmermann Personalberatung

• Job title: Business Continuity Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: €80,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Koln, Germany

About the role

• Business Continuity Manager responsible for developing BCM structures and standards in an international environment. Collaborating with European subsidiaries to ensure organizational resilience in critical situations.

Responsibilities

• Establish BCM structure: You will develop an international Business Continuity framework and oversee its implementation across the European entities.
• Establish standards & policies: You define requirements, design processes, and create uniform standards across the group.
• Understand & assess risks: You conduct risk and business impact analyses and derive concrete measures to safeguard business processes.
• Develop emergency and recovery plans: You create practical plans, test them regularly, and ensure they work effectively in real incidents.
• Support crisis management: You assist the crisis team, coordinate measures, and maintain oversight during challenging situations.
• Ensure effectiveness: You plan and conduct exercises, review processes, and continuously improve the BCM.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in Business Continuity Management, ideally in an international environment
• Knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines (e.g., BSI 200-4) and experience in developing policies and processes
• Analytical, structured thinking and a solid understanding of risk management
• Very good German and English skills and confident communication with various stakeholders (both languages used daily)
• Resilient, solution-oriented personality with enthusiasm for conceptual work and international collaboration

Benefits

• Permanent employment in an international, growing environment
• Freedom to shape the role in a key position with strategic importance
• Flexible working with remote work options and a modern office in central Cologne
• Attractive compensation package including additional benefits such as employer contributions to savings plans (vermögenswirksame Leistungen), accident insurance, corporate benefits, and a Deutschland-Ticket
• 30 days of vacation and an environment that values a good work–life balance
• Development opportunities through individual training and LinkedIn Learning
• Committed team with short decision-making paths and open communication