Sr Manager, Enterprise Resilience

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Manager, Strategic Risk Management immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), the Sr Manager, Enterprise Resilience will be responsible for implementing and managing resilience initiatives across McCormick, ensuring our readiness to respond to disruptive events, minimizing downtime, and maintaining critical operations. Responsibilities include implementation, and continuous improvement of the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program, including oversight and execution of the business impact analysis, contingency planning, and disaster recovery processes. The Sr Manager will also serve as a key partner with our IT and Operations teams, advising on technology and infrastructure decisions to fortify the business and increase resilience. Additionally, this role will be a key stakeholder in our incident and crisis management programs providing insight and recommendations to senior leadership, as well as aligning and enacting appropriate recovery strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Resilience Strategy

•  Implement, and continuously improve the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program, including development of BCM strategy and roadmap that aligns with business objectives and risk management frameworks
• Collaborate with leadership and key stakeholders to integrate resilience planning and practices into the organization’s broader strategic initiatives
• Promote a culture of resilience through ongoing training, awareness campaigns, and testing exercises

Business Continuity Planning

• Participate in the design of, and maintain comprehensive business continuity plans (BCPs) that address critical business functions and processes
• Conduct regular business impact analyses (BIAs) to identify key characteristics of process criticality, risk, and operational impact
•  Incorporate ITDR into BCP by bridging the connection between critical processes and the technologies that support them
• Conduct regular testing and exercises of BCP and ITDR plans to identify and address gaps

IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR) Planning 

•  Regularly liaison with IT teams, influencing infrastructure decisions and DR practices to align with continuity plans and business needs
• Advise on required and preferred recovery technologies for business continuity
• Partner with various IT teams to deepen resilience for the business and via the technologies that support processes

Risk Management 

• Ensure all BC and DR plans comply with industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Keep informed of emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory changes affecting resilience technologies and practices
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the resilience program
• Prepare regular reports for CRO and other senior leaders highlighting status, risks, and actionable recommendations

Crisis Management 

• Be an active participant on our Global Crisis Management team
• Provide key guidance and support to senior leadership during a crisis, ensuring informed and effective decision-making
   

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration Risk Management, Information Technology or related field required
• Master's degree preferred in Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Technology or related field 
• Prefer to have one or more of the following certifications: Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)\
• 8-10 years of experience in Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery or related field
• Proven track record of leading and implementing successful BCM programs.
• Experience with business continuity software tools, risk assessment methodologies, and incident management frameworks
• Ability to effectively influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong ability to simplify and communicate resilience practices to audiences with varying degrees of familiarity
• Strong communication and presentation skills, specifically for senior leaders and top-level committees and forums
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and planning skills.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experience with the Archer platform is strongly preferred

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

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Base Salary: $100,870 - $176,480

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:
- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support - Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans