Disaster Recovery Manager - 7661FestanstellungOur client are a leading Swiss energy services provider and electricity producer in Europe. The IT Trading Tools and Analysis team provides tools and support to permit day to day activities of Trading and Asset Management.As an Application Support Engineer, you will be in direct contact with Traders, Asset Optimizers,Analysts and Middle Office.Introduction:The Interim Disaster Recovery (DR) Manager role is a key, but temporary, role within the DREnablement project that is sponsored by the IT Risks, Processes, and Controls team. The DREnablement project will establish the standards, processes, roles and governance to ensureOUR CLIENT has a robust approach to IT Disaster Recovery for its Business-Critical applications.The Interim DR Manager reports to the DR Enablement project manager, with the expectationthat it directly contributes to and leads teams in the creation of specific project deliverablesaccording to the project plan. The expected duration of the role is 6-12 months, at the end ofwhich the Interim DR Manager will transition their knowledge and responsibilities to apermanent OUR CLIENT DR Manager. To set context, the permanent DR Manager will have thefollowing (Business as Usual) BAU responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and update Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies and documentation
Plan, coordinate, and execute periodic DR tests and technical recovery exercises
Activate and manage the technical execution of DR plans during disaster scenarios
Conduct and support Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and risk assessments to identify recovery priorities, dependencies, and service continuity requirements, including definition and validation of Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point
Objectives (RPOs)
Monitor compliance of DR strategies; provide evidence and reporting as needed
Coordinate training and awareness initiatives to ensure technical teams understand their roles in DR execution
Track and report on DR readiness metrics, test outcomes, and recovery performance to IT leadership and governance bodies
Maintain and oversee disaster recovery tools, infrastructure, and monitoring processes to ensure recovery systems are operational, tested, and aligned with recovery objectives
Participate in major incident response when recovery risks are involved, providing input on DR plan invocation, recovery feasibility, and technical dependencies
Your Responsibilities and Objectives:
Participate in the DR Enablement project as a core team member
Contribute to and lead or support teams in the creation of at least the following project Key Deliverables (KDs)
KD#02 DR Enablement Approach – Identification of dependencies, hierarchies, already available inputs and content for the new DR Standard, as well as new documentation requirements
KD#03 DR Architecture – DR Architecture requirements and designs
KD#04 DR Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) - Application design and testing requirements for DR-readiness, On- / Off-boarding process changes
KD#05 DR Service Delivery - Monitoring tool requirements, DR process, Incident /
BCM / Crisis Management Process integration, Updates to existing ITIL Incident &
Problem management processes• KD#06 DR Tools - To be identified during scope of project, e.g. data repositories, communication channels, synchronisation with existing tools, etc.
KD#07 DR Reporting - Definition and development of BAU DR Reporting for DR
Governance, IT Infrastructure and Business IT stakeholders to enable them to monitor DR readiness and DR performance across the IT landscape
KD#08 DR Testing Pilot - High-level DR Test Planning (Detailed DR Test Planning and Execution is BAU activity), DR Testing Pilot (1-2 applications)
KD#09 DR Governance - Definition of BAU DR Governance processes and enablers such as governance meeting plans, review templates, control mechanisms and reporting
KD#10 DR Training - Training Plan and initial training delivery to enable all levels of
IT and Business stakeholders to understand and live the new DR standards and procedures, appropriate to their organisational responsibilities
KD#11 DR Closure Checklist - Final deliverables to enable transition into BAU
Your Profile:
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT process engineering, or a similar role, with a strong background in IT operations, security and Disaster Recovery readiness planning and test execution
Demonstrated experience in process documentation, analysis, and improvement within an IT context
Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset for measuring process performance and identifying improvement opportunities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with process owners and stakeholders across various levels of the organization
Proven ability to manage projects, including change management initiatives, with a track record of successful implementation
Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks and IT security control principles (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ITIL), with proven ability to translate control objectives and compliance requirements into effective operational processes
Understanding of system integration concepts, API usage, and common IT infrastructure / application landscapes to effectively identify automation and optimization opportunities across systems
Advanced degrees or certifications in process management (e.g., Six Sigma, BPM) are highly desirable
The Team:
A team of 15 people, highly skilled, all developing and supporting Trading applications
Collaborative environment that emphasizes a healthy climate.
Location:
Olten or Lausanne
3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Vertragliches
Start Date: 29.09.2025
End: 30.03.2026 – could be renewed for a further 12 months
Workload: 100%
Important Note:Please only apply for this position, if you:
Fill at least 90% of the above required criteria
You hold a passport from a EU member country or hold an existing Swiss work permit without sponsorship requirement
In the case you apply and do not fit the above criteria, your application will not be reviewed -
Contact:IT Di-Visions is a friendly and dynamic IT placement agency which has a real track record with companies within the financial, telecom, insurance and other interesting industries in Switzerland.We place IT experts in contracting positions as well as in permanent employment contracts.For further technical information, please contact Anj Carter, Tel. +41 44 213 20 30. IT Di-Visions AG
