Summary
KPMG Lower Gulf is hiring an Assistant Manager in Dubai to lead and deliver business continuity, IT disaster recovery, crisis management and resilience engagements. The role includes designing frameworks and plans, conducting impact and risk assessments, leading client workstreams, reviewing deliverables, and coaching consultants. Applicants should have 6–8 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree, strong knowledge of ISO 22301 and ISO 27031, and proficiency in spoken and written English. CBCP, MBCI or an equivalent certification is preferred; UAE or GCC experience is an advantage.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver BCM, ITDR and Crisis Management engagements, including framework design, BIAs, BCPs, risk assessments, recovery strategies, ITDR plans, training, tabletop and simulation exercises.
- Lead incident, crisis, business continuity and ITDR workstreams, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery in line with KPMG standards.
- Act as a client liaison, building trusted relationships and providing practical, value-driven advice.
- Review and finalize client deliverables, including reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
- Guide, coach, and review the work of Consultants and Senior Consultants.
- Contribute to proposal development, business development initiatives, and thought leadership.
- Support practice quality management, methodology enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Deliverables
- Enterprise Business Continuity Frameworks & Plans
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Recovery Strategies
Business Continuity Plan Development
IT Disaster Recovery Plans
IT Dependency Mapping
- Risk / Threat & Resilience Assessments
- Crisis Management, Incident Response & Communication Frameworks
- Training Materials and Exercise Reports
Skills & Experience
- 6–8 years of relevant experience in BCM, Crisis Management, Resilience, IT Resilience or Risk Advisory.
- Strong practical knowledge of ISO 22301, ISO 27031 and leading BCM and Crisis Management standards and frameworks.
- Hands-on experience defining MAO, MBCOs, RTOs, RPOs, and recovery strategies across complex environments.
- Proven experience leading team members and delivering multiple engagements concurrently.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Education & Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Proficiency in write and spoken English.
- CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 LA/LI, or equivalent certification (preferred).
- Prior experience in the UAE/GCC is a strong advantage.