Senior Technical Program Manager - Disaster Recovery

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to enhance and implement a comprehensive Disaster Recovery strategy that meets regulatory requirements for our client’s organization. This is a consulting role that will first focus on road mapping and determining long-term staffing needs while simultaneously addressing immediate regulatory compliance demands. Our client is a digital financial services company; this project offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our client's resilience and compliance posture while working with a dynamic team.

• Location: Seattle, WA (requires onsite 3x a week)
• Duration: 6-9 months 
• Rate: $90/hr - $130/hr DOE

    RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Lead the improvement/development and establishment of a robust Disaster Recovery program
• Create a strategic roadmap for DR implementation and maintenance
• Produce required documentation and artifacts to satisfy regulatory compliance
• Assess current infrastructure and propose technical solutions for disaster recovery
• Determine appropriate long-term staffing model and resource requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement DR strategies
• Ensure compliance with various regulatory frameworks including ISO27001, NYDFS, DORA, PCI, JSC, etc.

    QUALIFICATIONS  

• 10+ years of overall technical program management experience, with:
• At least 5+ years of direct experience with Disaster Recovery planning and implementation
• 3+ years working with regulatory compliance frameworks (ISO27001, NYDFS, DORA)
• Preferably 2+ years of experience establishing or leading a DR program
• Proven experience establishing and leading Disaster Recovery programs
• Strong technical background in Disaster Recovery (DR) implementation
• In-depth knowledge of Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance requirements including ISO27001, NYDFS, DORA, and related frameworks
• Experience creating compliance documentation and artifacts
• Relevant professional in DR/BCP experience and regulatory compliance work
• Excellent project management and leadership skills
• Strong communication abilities with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to develop strategic roadmaps and implementation plans
• Preferred Certifications:
• CBCP/MBCP (Certified/Master Business Continuity Professional)
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor
• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
• CDPSE (Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer)
• AWS/Azure/GCP Disaster Recovery certifications

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other non-merit factor. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.