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As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions supporting Disaster Recovery. As a Disaster Recovery Manager, you will report directly toto the Global DR Leader for Technology.

Your impact as a Disaster Recovery Manager for Aon

Essential Functions:

• Directs and oversees all organization-wide disaster recovery plans, processes, and procedures that ensures the security and integrity of Aon data, databases, information systems, and technology
• Develops disaster recovery and resumption plans for the critical processes and systems that are core to Aon’s continued business operations in the event of a disruption
• Defines, tests and matures the Disaster Recovery capabilities of Aon in the NA, EMEA and APAC regions
• Leads a global team of skilled professionals to ensure platform recovery strategies support DR readiness requirements. Organize review of DR recovery plan documentation to ensure adherence to the Aon DR framework
• Oversee activities to ensure all Disaster Recovery procedures and plans are tested, documented and monitored and provide rapid response and recovery to system events
• Oversees end to end planning and execution of platform DR plan by coordinating efforts with various technology SME’s while adhering to the approved RACI
• Oversees DR tests/exercises to identify gaps and ensure continuous improvement
• Directs and oversees risk analysis for all Platform services to determine vulnerable points in the system and establish strategies for risk mitigation
• Participate in Design meetings to ensure new designs/changes confirm to Aon DR framework
• Participate in Change Management meetings to review upcoming changes that impact DR
• Participate in Incident Management meetings to review incidents that impact DR
• Host weekly meetings with Platform service owners to review issues, changes and risks
• Responsible for integrated plan
• Ensuring robust TRP and plans
• Planning and coordination of the exercise

You Bring Knowledge and Expertise

Required Experience:

• Industry recognized certification in Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery
• 10+ years hands-on experience in disaster recovery/business continuity/crisis management
• 10+ years of experience in information technology - Knowledge of Backups and Storage, Unix/Windows, VMware technologies
• Project management experience
• Some Enterprise Architect experience
• 10+ years of experience facilitating group discussions, training/awareness meetings and exercise scenarios
• 10+ years of experience developing cross-functional/peer relationships. Experience building team consensus
• Experience managing programs in a diverse geography
• Flexible schedule to accommodate occasional weekend work

Preferred Experience:

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with mid- management (written and oral, presentation and interpersonal skills)
• Above average organizational skills
• Some understanding of crisis operations and effective communication processes
• General understanding of disaster recovery plan development and testing best practices and processes
• Strong information technology (IT) knowledge and design principles. Ability to work with IT on analysis and solutions
• Understanding of industry best practices and standards
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize tasks to meet project/global program requirements
• Team player with ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced virtual team environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or alternatively commensurate work experience
• Desired ITIL foundation certificate
• CBCP or equivalent certification preferred

We offer:

• The best medical cover on the market with free dental care
• Generous benefits package for your wellbeing (multisport cards, insurance, vouchers, and many more!)
• Stability of employment and permanent contract after trial period
• Brand new office supporting collaboration, flexibility and activity based working
• Internal career opportunities and individual development plan
• Unique workplace culture - we value openness, honesty and authenticity, so don’t expect formal dress code nor managers hidden behind closed doors
• Lots of social events, charity actions and opportunities to integrate with colleagues