Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Program Manager

%3Cb%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EU.S. News %26 World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%0A%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AWork under limited supervision to design, coordinate, implement, and maintain the Information Resources (IR) Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) program for UT Southwestern Medical Center. This position is responsible for establishing a programmatic, repeatable, and auditable approach to ensuring continuity of IT services and recovery of mission critical systems in the event of disruptions, emergencies, or disasters.%0A%0AReporting to the AVP for IT Operations, the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Program Manager works closely with IR leadership, Information Security, Safety and Business Continuity, clinical and research stakeholders, and University administration to align technology recovery capabilities with institutional priorities, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements. This role does not directly operate infrastructure, but coordinates planning, testing, documentation, governance, and continuous improvement activities across the IT organization.%0A %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EBENEFITS%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ERequired%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E5 years of progressively responsible experience in information technology, business continuity, disaster recovery, risk management, or program management. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EPreferred%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E Experience in a healthcare, academic medical center, or higher education environment preferred. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E Relevant certifications (e.g., CBCP, MBCI, ITIL, PMP, CISSP, or similar) %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E %3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EProgram Leadership and Governance%3C/strong%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EEstablish, maintain, and continuously improve the IR Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery program, including governance structures, standards, methodologies, and documentation.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDefine program scope, objectives, and success metrics aligned with institutional risk management and operational resilience goals.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EBusiness Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment%3C/strong%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECoordinate enterprise wide and IT focused Business Impact Analyses to identify critical services, systems, dependencies, and recovery priorities.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPartner with service owners and business stakeholders to define Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EDisaster Recovery Planning and Coordination%3C/strong%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3ELead the development, maintenance, and validation of IT disaster recovery plans across on premises, co-location, and cloud based environments.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EEnsure recovery strategies are documented, current, and aligned with architecture, security, and operational standards.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EBusiness Continuity Planning Support%3C/strong%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECollaborate with the Associate Vice President for Safety and Business Continuity to align IT recovery planning with broader institutional business continuity and emergency management plans.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EServe as the primary IR liaison for institutional continuity planning initiatives.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ETesting, Exercises, and Readiness%3C/strong%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPlan, coordinate, and evaluate regular disaster recovery tests, tabletop exercises, and continuity drills.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ETrack findings, gaps, and corrective actions; ensure lessons learned are incorporated into plans and operational practices.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ECross Functional Coordination%3C/strong%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWork closely with IR infrastructure, application, cloud, identity, and security teams to ensure recovery requirements are embedded into system design, implementation, and lifecycle management.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECoordinate with vendors, partners, and UT System stakeholders as needed to support recovery strategies.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ECompliance, Audit, and Documentation%3C/strong%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMaintain documentation and evidence to support internal audits, external audits, regulatory reviews, and accreditation activities related to continuity and disaster recovery.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EEnsure alignment with UT System policies, University standards, and applicable healthcare, research, and data protection requirements.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EMetrics, Reporting, and Executive Communication%3C/strong%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDevelop dashboards, reports, and executive level summaries on program maturity, readiness, testing outcomes, and risk posture.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EProvide clear, concise briefings to IT leadership and University stakeholders.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EContinuous Improvement and Best Practices%3C/strong%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMonitor industry trends, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO, ITIL) related to business continuity and disaster recovery.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ERecommend improvements to tools, processes, and governance to strengthen institutional resilience.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EProject and Program Management%3C/strong%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EManage BCDR related initiatives using tools, techniques, and practices adopted by the Information Resources Department.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECoordinate timelines, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple teams.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3ETraining and Awareness%3C/strong%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPromote awareness and understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery responsibilities across IR.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAssist in developing training materials and guidance for IT staff and service owners.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerform other duties as assigned. %3C/li%3E %0A%3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ESecurity%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EEEO%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3C/br%3E

Job Details
Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, 75390
Job: Information Technology
Organization: 520000 - IR Enterprise Systems and Svcs
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: Aug 14, 2026, 1:39:37 AM