Disaster Recovery Project Manager - 6 month contract / Day rate negotiable / Hybrid working
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technology Disaster Recovery Project Manager to join us on a 6 month contract with hybrid working where you must be willing to travel to our Reading office at least 1-2 days per week.
Job Summary:
The Technology Disaster Recovery (DR) Project Manager is responsible for coordinating disaster recovery (DR) initiatives within the organization. This includes developing, implementing, and maintaining IT disaster recovery plans, overseeing DR testing, and managing internal project compliance. The role requires strong project management skills to keep the project on track and ensure the testing schedule is achieved.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Management & DR Planning
o Develop, manage, and execute IT Disaster Recovery (DR) plans and projects.
o Ensure all DR initiatives align with business continuity (BC) requirements and industry best practices.
o Work closely with IT and business stakeholders to assess critical systems, recovery objectives, and risk mitigation strategies.
o Maintain DR documentation, policies, and frameworks to ensure readiness.
2. Testing & Validation
o Plan and coordinate regular DR testing exercises.
o Identify gaps in recovery plans and work with teams to address deficiencies.
o Ensure DR plans are regularly updated based on test results, business changes, or new technologies.
o Conduct risk assessments and impact analysis to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure.
o Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure alignment between DR and incident response strategies.
o Collaborate with incident management teams to ensure alignment between DR and incident response strategies.
3. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
o Serve as the primary point of contact for DR-related activities across IT and business units.
o Train and educate teams on DR policies, roles, and responsibilities.
o Develop and deliver reports on DR readiness, risks, and improvements.
Required Skills & Experience:
* 5+ years of experience in IT disaster recovery, business continuity, or infrastructure management and IT project management.
* Strong knowledge of DR planning frameworks, IT infrastructure, and cloud-based solutions.
* Experience managing disaster recovery projects within complex enterprise environments.
* Proficiency with DR tools (e.g., backup & recovery solutions, ITSM tools).
* Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards related to disaster recovery.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Hybrid or remote work flexibility.
Please note, to be considered for this role we can only accept candidates who are happy to work through an umbrella company, this is non-negotiable.
If the above is of interest to you then please apply and we can discuss the next steps in detail.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Information Technology
* Retail
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