IT - Program manager Disaster Recovery

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

LDC is pursuing an exciting digital journey, driving industrialization of IT delivery, and innovating with cutting-edge technology (Cloud, AI and Machine Learning, Agile DevOps/ SecOps, data mesh, RPA, research repositories…).

In this context LDC is looking for a DRP Project Manager. He will develop and manage the Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) for Louis Dreyfus Company. The DRP aims to prevent impacts and restore data center operations and mission-critical applications and production data in the event of an interruption. The ideal candidate should have technical, operational, and managerial experience with disaster recovery programs in a cloud environment. He will be responsible for implementing, documenting, and executing the DRP worldwide.

• Lead DRP program development and roll-out to protect LDC when a disruption to normal business operations occurs
• Translate business recovery requirements into action-oriented plans, programs, data center infrastructures and recovery testing strategies
• Guarantee a sustainable, cost effective DRP – manage the proper KPI of Cost and cost accountability per solution
• Support definition of Disaster recovery architecture.
• Manage the execution and completion of Disaster Recovery test activities.
• Maintain and update IT disaster recovery and continuity plans consistent with business objectives
• Manage the enterprise's response, recovery, and restoration activities in the face of an actual disaster.
• Serve as the key IT liaison to the enterprise business continuity team, ensuring that IT technologies and processes support key availability and recovery requirements.
• Interface with the IT project to ensure that new and ongoing projects sustain the level of recoverability
• Prepare and submit program status to internal management and key stakeholders
• Train and educate employees and IT operations on disaster recovery procedures

Experiences

• Minimum of eight years' experience infrastructure, operation, datacenter, or disaster recovery.
• At least two years' experience in disaster recovery plan implementation an international organization.

• Proven experience in planning, deploying, and maintaining disaster recovery plan
• Hands-on experience with disaster response and crisis management.
• Proven competency in executing large projects, on-time and within budget, with business and IT personnel
• Experience in creating and defining operational models and procedures, and explaining complex problems or situations
• Experience and desire to work in a multicultural and complex international environment 

Other skills

• Strategic leader and builder of both vision and bridges, and able to energize the appropriate teams.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate business continuity approach to technical and nontechnical audiences at various hierarchical levels, ranging from board members to technical specialists
• Excellent analytical skills as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment.
• Project management skills: financial/budget management, scheduling and resource management
• Master of influencing decisions in situations where no formal reporting structures exist, but achieving the desirable outcome is vital.
• High degree of initiative and ability to work with little supervision while being resilient to change
• High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters
• A critical thinker, with strong problem-solving skills

Languages:

• English (Fluent)

Academics

• Degree in business or management of IT related field, or equivalent work- or education-related experience
• DRP industry certification is a plus (DRCM, CBCP, EDRP…)

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Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards

Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Flexible working

• Access to Training and Development 

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us