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SHI

Manager - Business Continuity

Somerset, NJ · On-site

Advise business units on contracts, statements of work, and continuity plans for outsourced services to ensure compliance and alignment. * Administer Risk and Resiliency (R&R) tools/systems, policy ...

PNC Bank

Business Continuity Lead

Farmers Branch, TX

$65K - $157K/yr

As a Business Continuity Lead, you will be responsible for leading ongoing risk assessments to ... Third party Business Resiliency and Operational Resiliency assessments, contract & performance ...

PNC Bank

Business Continuity Lead

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$65K - $157K/yr

As a Business Continuity Lead, you will be responsible for leading ongoing risk assessments to ... Third party Business Resiliency and Operational Resiliency assessments, contract & performance ...

PNC Bank

Business Continuity Lead

Dallas, TX

$65K - $157K/yr

As a Business Continuity Lead, you will be responsible for leading ongoing risk assessments to ... Third party Business Resiliency and Operational Resiliency assessments, contract & performance ...

PNC Bank

$65K - $157K/yr

As a Business Continuity Lead, you will be responsible for leading ongoing risk assessments to ... Third party Business Resiliency and Operational Resiliency assessments, contract & performance ...

PNC Bank

Business Continuity Lead

Strongsville, OH · On-site

$65K - $157K/yr

As a Business Continuity Lead, you will be responsible for leading ongoing risk assessments to ... Third party Business Resiliency and Operational Resiliency assessments, contract & performance ...

LRS

Business Continuity Consultant

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$50 - $80/hr

Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is seeking a Business Continuity Consultant with our client in ... for this contract position is $50-80 per hour, depending on experience. The range displayed ...

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How much do business continuity contract jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for business continuity contract in the United States is $43.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $55.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most common challenges faced in a Business Continuity Contract position?

One of the most common challenges in a Business Continuity Contract role is ensuring that all departments are fully engaged and compliant with continuity plans, especially when managing stakeholders with competing priorities. Contract professionals often need to quickly assess and adapt to the organization's existing business continuity efforts and develop or update documentation under tight deadlines. Managing multiple projects and responding to unexpected incidents can add complexity to the role. However, successfully navigating these challenges helps sharpen your problem-solving abilities and makes you an invaluable contributor to organizational resilience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Business Continuity Contract position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Business Continuity Contract role, you need expertise in risk assessment, business impact analysis, and disaster recovery planning, often supported by a degree in business, IT, or a related field. Familiarity with industry frameworks such as ISO 22301, business continuity management (BCM) software, and certifications like CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) are highly valued. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams are key soft skills. These skills are important to ensure organizations can effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from business disruptions.

What is a Business Continuity Contract job?

A Business Continuity Contract job involves developing, implementing, and managing strategies to ensure a company can continue operating during and after disruptions, such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, or supply chain failures. Professionals in this role assess risks, create contingency plans, and coordinate response efforts to minimize downtime and financial loss. As a contract position, this role is typically project-based or temporary, helping organizations enhance their resilience without requiring full-time employment. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Business Continuity Contract job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,516 per year, or $43 per hour.

Manager, Business Continuity

Quality Technology Services, LLC

Suwanee, GA • On-site

Other

Posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Business Continuity Team, including planning, execution, and reporting on the Business Continuity Program.

  • Facilitate meetings with key stakeholders to evaluate program strengths and weaknesses and allocate resources to critical functions.

  • Arrange and oversee testing of continuity and recovery plans to ensure operational resilience.

Job description

TheBusiness Continuity Managerplays a vital role in protecting the organization by ensuring its resilience to a variety of risks. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Security Risk and Compliance, this position leads and expands the QTS Business Continuity program, overseeing coordination of resilience efforts across all business units. The manager's expertise is key to strengthening the organization's resilience and maintaining its capacity to endure disruptions.

The QTS Business Continuity team directs and facilitates comprehensive, companywide business impact analysis and risk assessments for essential Information Technology systems, business processes, management systems, data center facilities, personnel safety, supply chain systems, and activities supported by third-party suppliers. Utilizing business impact analyses and risk assessments, the team supports the creation and ongoing maintenance of business continuity, disaster recovery, emergency response, and crisis management plans and documentation. Additionally, the team organizes and supervises resilience training and testing exercises to ensure preparedness.

What You Will Do:(Job Responsibilities)

  • Lead and manage the QTS Business Continuity Team, including planning, execution, and reporting on the overall health of the QTS Business Continuity Program.

  • Build relationships with executives, business leaders, technical teams, governance, and third parties to address availability and recovery needs.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for both new and ongoing Business Continuity planning and recovery objectives.

  • Maintain templates aligned with strategies regarding business applications, impact assessment, key dependencies, and recovery objectives and expectations.

  • Facilitate meetings with key stakeholders to evaluate program strengths and weaknesses, ensuring resources are allocated to the most critical functions.

  • Present the current recovery capabilities to executives, senior management, and stakeholders, seeking their approval and incorporating feedback and required changes.

  • Participate in monthly Security Executive Committee meetings, reporting to QTS executives on the status of resilience plans and projects aimed at program improvement.

  • Lead, direct, and develop less experienced staff members and technical teams to enhance their knowledge and skills in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.

  • Provide ongoing training and education for staff, focusing on both technical and soft skills.

  • Define, create, and promote Business Continuity planning and recovery policies, ensuring they are approved by senior leadership.

  • Ensure senior management holds business units accountable for their roles and responsibilities in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders, crisis management, and incident response teams to set benchmarks and metrics, aligning the program with organizational expectations for success.

  • Conduct reviews with business units based on their criticality, with annual reviews required for critical processes.

  • Organize, communicate, and enforce Business Continuity lifecycle planning, including business impact analysis reviews.

  • Review essential contracts with third-party service providers responsible for recovery facilities.

  • Arrange and oversee testing of plans to ensure the capability to recover and continue operations is achieved.

  • Engage with industry consortia and develop strong networking and relationship opportunities.

  • Collaborate with teams to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics across business units.

What You Will Need to BeSuccessful:(Required Qualifications, Education,Experience, Certifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

  • US Citizenship is required for this position due to federal customer contracts.

  • At least eight years of experience in business continuity and/or disaster recovery.

Nice to Have:(Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)

  • Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) certification from an accredited organization.

  • Prior experience in business continuity and/or disaster recovery within a data center environment.

Other Key Skills:(KSAs)

  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations to QTS executives.

  • Leadership and project management skills.

  • Technical expertise to understand dependencies of critical business applications.

  • Experience in technology, with a demonstrated ability to learn technical systems and environments.

  • Strong understanding and support of ISO 22301, with familiarity in ISO 27001.

  • Experience in crisis management planning and execution.

  • Knowledge of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning frameworks, including DRII and BCI.

  • Experience in business impact analysis planning, incident response planning, and plan testing execution.

  • Comprehensive understanding of security frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and incident response procedures

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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