GDH
GDH

Disaster Recovery Program Manager

Topeka, KS, US • Posted 10 hours ago • Updated 10 hours ago
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The Disaster Recovery Program Manager will lead and govern the enterprise IT disaster recovery program, ensuring technology recovery strategies align with business continuity, regulatory, and risk requirements. This role oversees recovery standards, testing, remediation initiatives, and incident recovery while partnering across technology, cybersecurity, and business continuity teams.

Responsibilities

  • Govern the enterprise IT disaster recovery framework in alignment with business continuity and applicable regulatory and risk standards.
  • Establish and maintain recovery standards, tiers, Recovery Time Objectives (RTO), and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO).
  • Lead technical failover testing, tabletop exercises, and recovery simulations.
  • Document test results, track remediation plans, and drive identified actions through completion.
  • Partner with infrastructure, application, cybersecurity, and business continuity teams on recovery assessments and risk evaluations.
  • Identify and prioritize disaster recovery improvements across infrastructure and application environments.
  • Provide executive-level reporting on recovery readiness, testing results, risks, and outstanding issues.
  • Coordinate technology recovery activities during incidents, including recovery execution, escalation, and leadership communication.
  • Maintain disaster recovery plans, runbooks, contact information, and escalation procedures.
  • Serve as a disaster recovery subject matter expert for audits, examinations, and business continuity governance activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in IT disaster recovery, business continuity, infrastructure operations, or enterprise technology risk management.
  • Strong knowledge of on-premises and cloud infrastructure, backup and replication technologies, and cybersecurity principles.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving remediation efforts in complex technology environments.
  • Experience supporting audits and regulatory requirements related to disaster recovery and business continuity.
  • Experience establishing RTO and RPO requirements, recovery standards, testing programs, and governance processes.
  • Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to translate technical risks and recovery gaps into business impact.
  • Experience preparing executive-level reporting and communicating with leadership, auditors, and other stakeholders.

Publishing Pay Range: $62.00 - $76.00 hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

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  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 113951
  • Posted 10 hours ago

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About GDH

GDH is a premier workforce solutions and professional services provider helping organizations modernize, secure, and scale their technology ecosystems. With expertise across AI, Data, Security, Cloud, Application Development, Digital Infrastructure, and Business Transformation, we help clients accelerate innovation, optimize operations, and achieve measurable business outcomes. Our capabilities span AI and data engineering, intelligent automation, cybersecurity, cloud and platform transformation, application development and modernization, DevOps, networking, infrastructure operations, project and program management, business analysis, creative and digital services, and more. Through contract staffing, project-based engagements, managed services, and direct hire solutions, we deliver the specialized talent and delivery expertise organizations need to move forward with confidence.
 
At GDH, our culture statement, "We Care About People," is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to building meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates. This dedication has earned us multiple ClearlyRated awards, including Best of Staffing for Client, Talent, and Employee Satisfaction, as well as Best Staffing Firms for Women.
 
In addition to staffing, our Professional Services division provides expertise in digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, and program and project management, helping clients execute critical initiatives seamlessly. Our managed services solutions offer a strategic approach to workforce management, allowing businesses to streamline operations, reduce hiring risks, and improve overall efficiency.
 
While we specialize in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), Consumer, Energy, Government, and Technology sectors, our capabilities extend across all industries. With a nationwide presence, deep market insights, and a people-first approach, we combine industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to create workforce solutions that deliver measurable results.
 
At GDH, we are committed to building long-term partnerships by providing exceptional service, high-quality talent, and strategic workforce solutions that adapt to evolving business needs. Whether you need a single specialist or a full project team, GDH is your trusted partner for hiring, workforce solutions, and business transformation.
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