Embedded Regional Crisis Manager

Company Description

Sibylline is a leading intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 we have supported businesses, governments and NGOs through the provision of high-quality risk analysis, due diligence and consultancy services. The firm provides an innovative, entrepreneurial and fast-growing working environment, offering employees ever greater exposure to high profile clients and challenges. Sibylline offers fantastic opportunities for career progression within a successful company, and we aim to help our employees to build their own personal profiles as well-regarded analysts within the broader industry.

Key attributes of Sibylline employees are:

• Self-motivated, and auto-improving individuals who can couple initiative and boldness with good judgement
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Clarity of thought and analytical flair
• Strong, demonstrable interest in security and intelligence
• The ability to work under pressure, demonstrate leadership when required but also be able to collaborate effectively in teams
• Excellent attention to detail

Job Description

Position Summary 

The Embedded Regional Crisis Manager (RCM) will be responsible for delivering, enhancing, and scaling crisis management capabilities across the client’s US operations and supporting the broader RCM team globally.  

The RCM will act as a trusted advisor and crisis response lead within the client’s organization, helping to protect people, assets, and operations during critical events. The role requires deep subject-matter expertise in natural disaster preparedness, crisis leadership, and a global perspective on risk management.  

The RCM will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders from security, business continuity, communications, and executive leadership, ensuring a high level of preparedness and resilience tailored to the fast-paced, innovative environment of a global tech enterprise.  

This is a full-time, on-site role based in the client’s Austin office, though there is flexibility for some remote work based on workload and priorities. The RCM team also operates a weekend “on-call” rotation, meaning occasional weekend work with time off in lieu. The position also involves domestic and international travel up to 50% of the time.  

Essential Functions / Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain crisis management plans and escalation protocols tailored to regional and client-specific needs

• Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments for natural disasters, geopolitical unrest, cyber risks, and emerging threats

• Design and deliver crisis management training programs for Crisis Response Teams and stakeholders

• Facilitate tabletop exercises, simulations, and after-action reviews to test and improve response capabilities

• Create executive-level presentations and training materials to promote crisis preparedness

• Integrate lessons learned and industry best practices into crisis planning and readiness efforts

• Serve as liaison between internal departments (security, legal, HR, etc.) to coordinate crisis response

• Collaborate with external partners including emergency services and public agencies for integrated planning

• Align regional crisis efforts with global teams to ensure coordinated incident response

• Represent crisis management in internal strategy meetings and external engagements

• Contribute to enterprise-wide crisis policies, protocols, and reporting standards

• Lead crisis response for incidents affecting U.S. operations and support global events as needed

• Monitor real-time threats and provide strategic assessments to executive stakeholders

• Coordinate crisis activation and ensure accurate, timely communication across teams

• Draft and distribute incident updates and recovery reports for diverse audiences

• Lead post-incident reviews to identify gaps and enhance future response strategies

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Deep expertise in natural disaster forecasting, planning, and response, with broad knowledge of security risks and geopolitical dynamics across the Americas.  

• Extensive experience designing and implementing proactive crisis response plans.  

• Proven track record in managing crises at scale — including natural disasters, civil unrest, cyber events, and major business disruptions.  

• Strong background in c