Business Continuity Manager | Business Continuity Manager (m/w/d)

REWE Group

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Dec 23, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves defining and optimizing group-wide frameworks and methodologies for ensuring business processes continuity during crises and emergencies across REWE Group's domestic and international subsidiaries. The Business Continuity Manager will be instrumental in implementing the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), driving continuous improvement, and supporting audits. Key responsibilities include conducting Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and Risk Assessments (RIA), managing emergency planning, and advising corporate entities using specialized BCM knowledge. The manager acts as a central liaison between IT, Governance, and Risk Management departments, ensuring compliance with standards like ISO 22301 and BSI 200-4. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, a structured, solution-oriented approach, and a background in IT or Information Security, complemented by relevant BCM certifications.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree in (Business) Informatics, Information Security, or comparable education. Relevant BCM and GRC certifications (e.g., Certified Business Continuity Manager (CBCM), Certified Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)) are advantageous.

Experience

  • Several years of experience in Business Continuity (e.g., through auditing or consulting)
  • Practical experience in conducting Business Impact Analyses (BIA)
  • Practical experience in conducting Risk Assessments (RIA)
  • Practical experience in emergency planning

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Willingness to continuously develop expertise in the BCM field. Position is based in Cologne Porz.