Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Project Manager Job in Boston 02110, Massachusetts US

About Ropes and Gray:Ropes & Gray is a leading national, and increasingly international, law firm. It is consistently recognized as a top-ten player in its Private Equity, Investment Management, Intellectual Property, Government Enforcement, Life Sciences and Complex Business Litigation practices, among others. The firm has a strong track record of growth and accomplishment. Building around its leading national practices the firm has, in the last five years, quadrupled its New York presence, doubled its California presence, and opened an office in Chicago. The firm has also grown internationally, adding offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong and London. JOB SUMMARY:The Business Continuity Team Lead is responsible for developing, maintaining and managing the firm's business continuity and disaster recovery program.  Works with firm departments to develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans and procedures. This position will manage the annual update for department level action plans. The person will support all activities necessary to enable Ropes & Gray to respond to a business interruption. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*Leads business units with development of business impact analyses. Provides guidance to and coordinates the efforts of staff members in the development of recovery procedures for key areas of the firm. Recommends recovery strategies and solutions. *Develops and facilitates exercises to validate the business continuity strategy, assumptions, activities, and procedures specified in the business continuity plan against likely interruption scenarios. Reports results from validation exercises, identifying opportunities for continuous improvements*Establishes disaster recovery testing methodologies; plans and coordinates the testing of recovery support and business resumption procedures in different functional areas. Assures that recovery procedures are effective for the restoration of key firm resources and for the resumption of critical business processes.*Provides firm-wide business continuity program visibility and awareness so as to convey the importance of an ongoing continuity program.*Coordinates and maintains critical contact information for internal and external resources*Performs ongoing risk analysis for critical functional areas to identify points of vulnerability *Develops and maintains standards and procedures for disaster recovery documentation. Maintains a library of recovery support and business resumption procedures.*Works with vendors of disaster recovery services and facilities; studies and recommends outside services for use during a disaster situation*Works with management to ensure that as new equipment, facilities, services, and systems are installed that the disaster recovery issues are addressed*Assists recovery support and business resumption staff during a disaster. Acts as a coordinator during emergency situations.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:*Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred but not required; *3+ years of developing and maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery programs. *Strong project management skills. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the testing of emergency response, recovery support, and business resumption procedures.*Knowledge of current business continuity and disaster recovery planning techniques and technologies.*Strong leadership and ability to work independently.*Strong problem solving skills.*Superior written and oral communication skills at all organizational levels.WORKING CONDITIONS:Incumbent is expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Firm management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.Please apply directly online at www.ropesgray.com https://ropesgray.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=16319