_We’re looking for an_ **_IT Disaster & Recovery Specialist_** _to join our Information Systems team at MBPS. In this role, you will play a key, dynamic role in modernizing our customer interactions, helping to integrate analytics, business intelligence and AI into our decisions while providing actionable insights to stakeholders across the business._ _Have the skills and experience for the job? Learn more about it below!_ **Position Responsibilities:** + Work with IT and Project Management colleagues and vendors to ensure the required technical assets are resilient and systems are built with DR requirements embedded. You’ll be a DR Subject Matter Expert on projects that utilize various project management methodologies (mostly Agile) and current technologies. + Guide and assist with the selection of appropriate DR solutions or high availability configurations in a 95% cloud-based model. + Consult squads on the proper development and documentation of plans, procedures and associated roles and responsibilities necessary to recover or prove resiliency for required business applications and services. + Through expert consultation, help US Segment IT identify and evaluate strategy options for the recovery of business applications and related services. + Work with Segment Risk Teams globally to identify areas of program improvement and drive execution through special projects and general working sessions + Work with the Global Risk Management team in the development of related DR policies and standards; perform segment gap analyses and work with business teams and technical teams to implement policies and processes throughout the segment. + Perform vendor risk assessment for new and existing third parties, ensuring DR posture meets business needs. + Support Second line, Audit or external parties as needed for evidence collection + **_Amenable to work UP Ayala Technohub (Quezon City)_** + **_Amenable to work on a hybrid set-up (3x a week onsite)_** + **_Amenable to work in any shift schedule assigned (night shift; but flexible depending on business need)_** **Required Qualifications:** + 5 + years of progressive experience in Disaster Recovery planning and testing in a large complex organization strongly preferred; and demonstrated knowledge of best practices and industry standards + Require a self-motivated, critical objective thinker who can demonstrate follow-through and resourcefulness to achieve value added outcomes. + Demonstrate ability to see the big picture to drive efficiencies and develop new strategies + Possess a working technical knowledge of systems (client/server), networking (LAN/WAN), storage, resiliency configuration options and data replication methods + Experience with cloud-based architecture and industry standard recovery solutions + Achievement oriented with proven project management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities within tight deadlines. + Ability to work with senior engineers in designing/validating recovery solutions + Ability to understand technical network and data flow + Proven ability to build relationships, engage and influence others, work with a diverse internal and international user community, as well as vendors. + University Degree (Computer Science, Business or Finance preferred) **Preferred Qualifications:** + Excellent communication skills (oral and written) including presentation skills and demonstrated ability to present at all organizational levels; includes ability to develop and deliver effective user education sessions to squads as needed + [Professional certification in BCP - CBCP or MBCP preferred but not required **When you join our team:** + We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. + We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. + As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. **Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. 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