Business Continuity Management Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the business continuity management position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for visibility and reporting to the appropriate leadership on the critical components and readiness of the business plans and supporting processes and infrastructure.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Develop and implement the day to day functions related to creating a global risk management and business continuity program for the manufacturing and non-manufacturing properties in Global Operations in line with best in class practices and industry benchmarks, including risk assessment, business continuity, disaster recovery and contingency plans and procedures
• Manage all aspects of facilities risk and business continuity activities
• Preparation, ownership, and continuous improvement of a global risk based audit plan aligned to the Global Operations organization goals and objectives
• Proactively assess and analyze facility risk and manufacturing technologies, processes and systems
• Benchmark with other companies and collaborate with other Global Operations colleagues
• Knowledge of Crisis management / Business Continuity best practices
• Experience executing BIA / Risk Assessment
• Experience conducting Crisis/BCP/DR exercises

I would like to submit my application for the business continuity management opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to IT functional teams with the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of control processes, documentation, and compliance measures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced project management or BA experience with strengths in planning, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills necessary to establish standards and implement complex business continuity plans
• Expert knowledge of the principles, concepts, practices, and technologies of a Data Centre practice as applied to Disaster Recovery planning and execution
• Proven experience in developing and implementing an IT disaster recovery plan, executing the plan in a test or ‘live’ mode, and conducting assessments of the architecture, solutions, and technical capabilities
• Knowledge of the business functions, strategies, services and products in the area of IT products and services covering data center infrastructure, application system support, architectural frameworks, and disaster recovery best practices
• Knowledgeable in current IT trends and technologies, specifically in the Microsoft technology suite
• Certification or designation by industry recognized organizations such as DRII or BCI
• Project/Portfolio management skills
• Knowledge and understanding of business continuity management principles

I am excited to be applying for the position of business continuity management. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for input to Global IT and the Group on the definition, requirements of, and compliance with service agreements, based on business requirements and impacts.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Specialized experience in developing emergency plans, policies and procedures
• On-call 24/7 to assist in any actual disaster recovery/crisis management effort
• BCM certification by a recognised BCM institution
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to develop, manage and leverage relationships with clients, internal and/or external business partners
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills in order to interact with all levels of employees in the organization
• Applicable industry certification preferred (e.g., ABCP, CBCP)
• Business Continuity and/or Crisis Management
• Input to the thinking of the firms information security strategy going forward

I am excited to be applying for the position of business continuity management. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for input to and assist with the internal business architecture practice, including the design, requirements and selecting of solutions, considering functionality, data, security, integration, infrastructure and performance.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Firm understanding of risk management and business continuity issues
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of disaster recovery and IT
• Extensive knowledge of Crisis Management, Business Recovery and Technology Recovery methods, standards, policies, tools and processes knowledge of compliance, legal, internal/external audit and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience interacting with Senior IT Management, and Senior Business Management and Business Recovery Co-ordinators
• Understanding of disaster recovery architectures desktop and network connectivity recovery practices is highly desirable
• Have a specialist knowledge of Business Continuity Management and related emergency response disciplines to the equivalent of professional DRI or BCI standards, a thorough knowledge of emergency response and incident management as it pertains to the private sector
• Able to manage and analyze complex processes
• Detail-oriented, pro-active and self-sufficient

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the business continuity management position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for the business process view and functional requirements to new or managed systems, inclusive of the creation of business requirements and the related traceability documentation, Use Case documentation following defined standards and best practice methodologies, and documentation of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements and related performance metrics.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of compliance and control measures
• Proficiency with creating reports in Excel and other various programs
• Relevant Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Risk or Audit certifications preferred (MBCP, CBCP, ABCP, CRISC, CISA)
• Awareness of information security best practices preferred
• Self-motivated, proactive, and calm under pressure
• Analytic thinking and procedural working approach
• Proficiency in incident management best practices and tools
• Proficiency at developing presentations for senior management