Manager, BCP / Emergency Preparedness

Position Overview Manager, BCP / Emergency Preparedness – responsible for designing, governing, and enabling facilities‐related business continuity and emergency preparedness programs across DePuy Synthes global facilities portfolio (~110 sites). This global program owner collaborates with regional and site teams to ensure readiness for disruptions, emergencies, and crises. Locations Available in multiple countries. Primary locations include Raynham, MA; West Chester, PA; Warsaw, IN; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Cork, Ireland; and Leeds, UK. The role is global with local site responsibilities. Key Responsibilities * Define and maintain the FM BCP and Emergency Preparedness framework aligned with enterprise BCM standards. * Ensure facilities‐related risks (infrastructure failure, utilities disruption, site access issues) are addressed in continuity plans. * Establish emergency response standards, playbooks, and site readiness requirements. * Partner with regional FM and site teams to conduct drills, exercises, and readiness assessments. * Support crisis response during events, providing structured escalation and decision support. * Lead post‐incident reviews and drive continuous improvement. * Provide leadership with readiness metrics, risk insights, and preparedness trends. * Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of business continuity and emergency preparedness programs. * Ensure alignment of site‐level and functional BCP plans with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements. * Conduct risk assessments, business impact analyses, and scenario planning to identify vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies. * Coordinate emergency response planning, drills, and exercises to test readiness and improve response capabilities. * Partner with EHSS, Facilities, IT, Supply Chain, and business leaders to integrate continuity planning across functions. * Monitor program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement based on lessons learned and best practices. * Provide training, guidance, and subject‐matter expertise on BCP and emergency preparedness to stakeholders. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Business, Emergency Management, Risk Management, Engineering, or a related field (required). * Advanced degree or professional training in business continuity, emergency management, or risk management (preferred). * 6–8 years of progressive experience in business continuity, emergency preparedness, risk management, or related operational roles. * Demonstrated experience developing and managing BCP and emergency response programs. * Strong understanding of risk assessment, business impact analysis, and continuity planning methodologies. * Proven ability to lead cross‐functional collaboration in a matrixed organization. * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‐solving skills. * Effective written and verbal communication skills, including training and presentations. * Experience in a regulated, manufacturing, or global organization (preferred). * Experience supporting crisis management or incident response teams (preferred). * Familiarity with global continuity standards and frameworks (preferred). * Experience driving program maturity and continuous improvement initiatives (preferred). Skills & Certifications * Business Continuity or Emergency Management certifications (e.g., CBCP, MBCI, CEM) preferred but not required. * Strong risk and crisis management judgment. * Ability to lead through influence in matrixed environments. * Calm decision‐making under pressure. * Clear, structured communication. * Analytics and data‐driven decision making. * Process improvements and performance measurement. * Vendor management and selection. Other Requirements * Language: English proficiency required. * Travel: Up to 25%, primarily domestic. #J-18808-Ljbffr