Senior Specialist, Business Continuity

About the role

Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of ADNOC Group’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework. As the Group Technical Authority and Subject Matter Expert, you will ensure organisational resilience against disruptions and align BCM with corporate risk appetite, UAE regulations and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, update and own Group‑wide Business Continuity standards, policies, procedures and governance structures.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and Business Impact Analyses to identify critical processes and recovery priorities.
• Design, execute and oversee regular BCM testing, simulations and incident reviews.
• Define and monitor BCM KPIs, dashboards and performance reports for senior leadership.
• Coach and mentor Business Continuity professionals, with a focus on developing UAE national talent.
• Identify and recommend technology, digitalisation and cost‑optimisation opportunities.

Required profile

• Proven senior‑level experience leading BCM programmes in large, complex organisations.
• Deep knowledge of ISO 22301, UAE NCEMA 7000 and related regulatory requirements.
• Strong ability to integrate BCM with enterprise risk management, crisis management and emergency response.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across internal units, government entities and third‑party partners.

Required skills

• ISO 22301 Business Continuity standard
• NCEMA 7000 UAE regulatory framework
• Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
• Risk assessment methodologies
• Disaster Recovery planning