Freelance Business Continuity Manager (m/f/d) - Energy Infrastructure / Critical Infrastructure (KRITIS) | Homburg / Remote Hybrid
Homburg, Germany (Hybrid - 2-3 days/week remote)
Start: ASAP | Duration: ~6 months + extension | 100% workload
Project language: German
Day Rate: €450 - €550
About the Role
We're hiring a Business Continuity Manager / BCM Consultant (m/f/d) for a critical infrastructure project in the energy sector. This role centers on establishing and developing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) for a corporate end client in energy infrastructure. You'll act as both strategic advisor and hands-on consultant, helping build a resilient, sustainable, and regulatory-compliant BCM framework - working directly with business units, management, internal stakeholders, and external consultants on BCM processes, emergency response concepts, Business Impact Analyses, and governance in a KRITIS environment.
Your Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and further develop a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
- Lead and facilitate BCM workshops with business departments and stakeholders.
- Create, maintain, and continuously improve business continuity and emergency response plans.
- Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and risk assessments.
- Develop crisis management and emergency preparedness concepts.
- Advise business units and management on BCM strategy and execution.
- Support implementation of regulatory requirements across critical infrastructure environments.
- Enhance existing BCM processes and governance structures.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external consulting partners.
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Required Skills & Experience
- Several years' experience as a Business Continuity Manager or BCM Consultant.
- Proven project experience in the energy sector or critical infrastructure organizations.
- Strong expertise designing and operating Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS).
- Hands-on experience developing emergency response and recovery plans.
- Experience facilitating workshops at management and operational level.
- Excellent understanding of critical infrastructure risks and environments.
- Sound knowledge of BCM standards and regulatory frameworks: ISO 22301, NIS2, KRITIS.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in gas supply, utilities, or energy provider environments.
- Crisis management experience.
- Knowledge of energy-sector regulations and compliance requirements.
- Certifications in Business Continuity Management or Information Security.
Your Profile
- Independent, structured working style.
- Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and facilitation abilities.
- High stakeholder and management orientation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving mindset.
- Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
- Confident, professional presence within complex corporate organizations.
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