Senior Associate - Business Continuity Management

Job summary

The Global Business Resilience team is focused on protecting Cognizant associates customers operations brand and reputation. We are seeking a motivated Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Analyst to support the BCM and DR Governance team in the day-to-day execution and upkeep of the BCM and DR program in line with applicable ISO controls and internal resilience requirements. This role will coordinate with associates across multiple teams within Cognizant to support governance activities

Responsibilities

Support Process Owners and BCP Coordinators across business units and corporate functions in keeping Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) risk assessments recovery strategies and business continuity plans current and aligned with internal and external dependencies.

Assist in identifying operational gaps and potential business continuity risks and help recommend practical solutions to close gaps and mitigate risk.

Provide day-to-day coordination support for BCM activities to help ensure Business Continuity Plans remain fit for purpose and aligned with internal and external resilience requirements.

Track and follow up with process owners to ensure timely completion of BCM Program activities (BIA RA BC Plans and Testing).

Coordinate with corporate function Resilience leads to support BCP documentation scheduling and reporting needs.

Maintain accurate records and trackers within BCM tools/systems (e.g. ServiceNow BCM module) to support program governance and audit readiness.

Certifications Required

Certifications such as CBCP/ABCP (DRII) AMBCI (BCI) ISO 22301 Foundation or equivalent are a plus but not mandatory.