Business Continuity Manager
Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Sparks, NV, United States
Overview
Do you want to join a team that’s changing the world? If you have a strong background as a Business Continuity Manager, we’re looking for you! Join the PECNA team today.
Responsibilities
Develop, build, and maintain the Business Continuity Program, and implement policies and standards together with crisis plans to meet business continuance and disaster recovery planning requirements.
Support crisis management activities during business disruptions and coordinate response and communications across multiple sites.
Manage and track projects and action items relating to business continuity management.
Work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
Track and monitor remediation of issues resulting from business recovery testing.
Ensure timely delivery of quality products, documentation, and coordination of schedules.
Create and oversee programs such as Testing and Exercise, and Training and Awareness.
Report on all metrics.
Cultivate relationships and collaborate with cross‑functional partners to shape, support, and execute project goals.
Keep Senior Leadership informed of program milestones status, business risks and concerns through regular reporting.
Manage and execute multiple different workflows on key long‑term strategic initiatives and projects.
Stay well‑informed of current continuity standards, best practices, and technologies.
Establish enterprise‑wide standards and governance so implementation is consistent across locations.
Travel may be required up to 25%.
PPE Requirements
Wearing PPE is required for some roles, including a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate education or experience (required).
Essential Qualifications
Minimum of 4+ years of project management and business continuity management.
Experience in risk identification, mitigation strategies, and resilience planning.
Excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
Ability to clearly convey and communicate concepts in simple terms.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of NIST 800-34 and ISO 22301 frameworks.
Build strong relationships and collaborate well at all levels.
Able to influence change without direct authority.
Demonstrate ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments, and effectively manage deadlines.
Resilient, self‑motivated and able to work well under pressure.
Alignment to Panasonic’s seven core principles.
Preferred Certification
Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or similar certification.
Physical Demands
Sit: 40%
Walk: 30%
Stand: 20%
Lift: 10%
Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team‑lift over 35 lbs.: Not required
Benefits & Perks
Health Benefits – medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits – vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance – tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.
Employee Recognition Program – High5 platform and quarterly/annual awards.
Annual Bonus Program – opportunity for an annual performance‑based bonus.
On‑site Food Options – cafés, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits and employee events.
Free Shuttle – rides to and from work.
Location
Position can be based in either De Soto, KS or Sparks, NV.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodation
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Additional Information
Pre‑employment drug testing is required.
All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
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Do you want to join a team that’s changing the world? If you have a strong background as a Business Continuity Manager, we’re looking for you! Join the PECNA team today.
Responsibilities
Develop, build, and maintain the Business Continuity Program, and implement policies and standards together with crisis plans to meet business continuance and disaster recovery planning requirements.
Support crisis management activities during business disruptions and coordinate response and communications across multiple sites.
Manage and track projects and action items relating to business continuity management.
Work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
Track and monitor remediation of issues resulting from business recovery testing.
Ensure timely delivery of quality products, documentation, and coordination of schedules.
Create and oversee programs such as Testing and Exercise, and Training and Awareness.
Report on all metrics.
Cultivate relationships and collaborate with cross‑functional partners to shape, support, and execute project goals.
Keep Senior Leadership informed of program milestones status, business risks and concerns through regular reporting.
Manage and execute multiple different workflows on key long‑term strategic initiatives and projects.
Stay well‑informed of current continuity standards, best practices, and technologies.
Establish enterprise‑wide standards and governance so implementation is consistent across locations.
Travel may be required up to 25%.
PPE Requirements
Wearing PPE is required for some roles, including a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate education or experience (required).
Essential Qualifications
Minimum of 4+ years of project management and business continuity management.
Experience in risk identification, mitigation strategies, and resilience planning.
Excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
Ability to clearly convey and communicate concepts in simple terms.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of NIST 800-34 and ISO 22301 frameworks.
Build strong relationships and collaborate well at all levels.
Able to influence change without direct authority.
Demonstrate ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments, and effectively manage deadlines.
Resilient, self‑motivated and able to work well under pressure.
Alignment to Panasonic’s seven core principles.
Preferred Certification
Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or similar certification.
Physical Demands
Sit: 40%
Walk: 30%
Stand: 20%
Lift: 10%
Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team‑lift over 35 lbs.: Not required
Benefits & Perks
Health Benefits – medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits – vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance – tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.
Employee Recognition Program – High5 platform and quarterly/annual awards.
Annual Bonus Program – opportunity for an annual performance‑based bonus.
On‑site Food Options – cafés, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits and employee events.
Free Shuttle – rides to and from work.
Location
Position can be based in either De Soto, KS or Sparks, NV.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodation
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Additional Information
Pre‑employment drug testing is required.
All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
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