Project Manager I
ICON plc
Google Cloud Platform
Project Manager – Disaster Recovery
Syntax
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇲🇽 Mexico
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
CloudPMP
About the role
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of disaster recovery projects across IT and business units.
- Develop, document, and maintain disaster recovery strategies, plans, and runbooks.
- Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments to identify critical systems and processes.
- Coordinate disaster recovery testing and simulation exercises to validate recovery capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with IT, business leaders, and external vendors to align recovery solutions with business needs.
- Track and report project milestones, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
- Manage budgets, timelines, and resources for DR initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement in disaster recovery processes and tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in project management, with at least 2+ years focused on disaster recovery, business continuity, or IT infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of Disaster Recovery frameworks, BCP methodologies, and ITIL practices.
- Experience with cloud environments, data centers, and backup/recovery technologies.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects in complex IT environments.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (ISO 22301, NIST, SOC, etc.) is a plus.
- Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile) preferred.
- Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery certification (CBCP, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer) is an advantage.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on mission-critical, high-visibility projects.
- Exposure to global IT operations and business continuity frameworks.
- Professional development and certification support.
- Flexible working time models, home office.
- Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers.
- Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
disaster recoverybusiness continuityproject managementBusiness Impact Analysisrisk assessmentsITILcloud environmentsdata centersbackup technologiesrecovery technologies
Soft skills
communicationleadershipstakeholder managementcollaborationproject trackingresource managementbudget managementcontinuous improvement
Certifications
PMPPRINCE2AgileCBCPISO 22301 Lead Implementer
