Business Continuity Manager at Crescent Electric Supply Company

Madison, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Continuity Planning, Business Impact Analysis, Project Management, Collaboration, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, Policy Development, Training, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Detail-Oriented, Teamwork, Flexibility, Problem Solving

Industry

Wholesale

Description

As the Business Continuity Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of company resilience related to three main areas of focus: - Establishing the framework, requirements, management, training, and governance of business continuity processes and procedures companywide. - Developing business continuity management policies and standards. - Driving efforts across the organization to validate the effectiveness of business continuity strategies and plans inclusive of related third-party risk mitigation activities. You will need to work on location at the nearest Crescent Electric branch or DC location. Regardless of chosen base office location, the Company will expect the selected candidate to attend scheduled meetings held within our East Dubuque, Illinois, Racine, Wisconsin, and other corporate locations. You will be expected to attend those meetings in-person, as well as maintain un-scheduled time within office locations with regularity as he/she works to build relationships and a sense of cohesiveness with employees across the business. PRIMARY DUTIES: Collaborate with business partners to establish, maintain, and mature a business continuity program, ensuring that the program aligns with industry standards and meets regulatory and insurance requirements. Build, socialize, and enforce policies related to business continuity planning. Collaborate with business partners to conduct and periodically review business impact analyses (BIA), outlining critical business processes, assets, data flows, functions, services vendors, etc. Establish realistic risk thresholds and recovery objectives through the business impact analysis in coordination with business partners including Information Technology and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function and the Board of Directors. Assess the need for and implement, if needed, vendor and cloud resilience programs as it pertains to business continuity. Collaborate with business partners to develop business continuity plans based on business impact analyses, ensuring the ability to continue business operations during a disruption. Plan and conduct business continuity plan tests with business partners, using results to improve continuity plans and the overall program. Educate and advise business partners on the business continuity program processes and requirements to ensure the development of accurate and effective impact analyses and continuity plans. Find opportunities for strategic improvement or mitigation of business interruption and other risks caused by business, third-party engagement, regulatory, or industry-specific change initiatives. Partner with IT to catalog, test, and measure Disaster Recovery capabilities to ensure the ability to perform within recovery time and recovery point objectives. Manage the crisis response planning, management, and communication. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: At present, this position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, the need to influence and energize indirect reports remains a critical element for success within this position. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred. 7+ years of experience conducting Business Continuity Planning and Business Impact Analysis processes across organizational business lines. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects as well as working with security professionals, information technology partners, and business associates. Relevant experience operating within a fast-paced, complex organization that requires interacting with and influencing a wide range of business and technology partners. CISSP, CBCP, and/or ABCP certifications preferred. Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, is a self-starter, is detail-oriented, and can work quickly and accurately under time constraints and against deadlines. Excellent collaborator with the ability to work as part of a team. Ability to multi-task and work optimally to meet frequent deadlines. Willingness to focus and drive toward finding the best solution for the business partner. Fluent people skills with a strong ability to empathize, convince, and influence. Adept at process and project facilitation. Ability to demonstrate flexibility beyond expected work schedule to assist in response to disruptions and scheduled tests. Overnight travel required up to 3 times per month. #LI-CECE Total Rewards and Benefits Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including: Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms. Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods. Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO). Company-paid holidays. Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage. Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment. Family Owned. Culture of Quality. Opportunities to Advance. Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders...together. Crescent Electric Supply Company is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crescent Electric does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status, disability, veteran, military status, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served. Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen. Crescent Electric is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Crescent Electric will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact jobs@cesco.com Crescent Electric Careers Crescent Electric Supply Company is a nationwide leader in electrical supply distribution and solutions, helping to power and connect communities. We serve those to help keep the lights on, the power going and the data flowing. We are family-owned with a family of brands that includes 140+ branch locations in 28 states, and a growing network of distribution centers. In addition to Crescent Electric, our customers are served by: Stoneway Electric in Washington and Idaho Interstate Electric Supply in Idaho and Oregon National Electric Supply in New Mexico Mesco Electrical Supply in Ohio Womack Electric Supply in Virginia and North Carolina Lowe Electric in Georgia and South Carolina At Crescent Electric, you will work with others who show respect and support for one another. We foster a culture where: We care about our teammates in the same way that we care about our customers. Career development is taken seriously - we strive to provide every team member with the opportunity to grow professionally. Leaders inspire, build trust and empower everyone to achieve their best. Join our team and let’s serve together, power our communities together and become the industry leader together.

Responsibilities

The Business Continuity Manager is responsible for establishing and managing business continuity processes and procedures across the company. This includes developing policies, conducting business impact analyses, and ensuring effective business continuity strategies are in place.