Disaster Recovery and Technology Resilience Leader, Deloitte Global Technology

Job Type:  Permanent  
Work Model:  Remote  
Reference code: 133961
Primary Location:  Toronto, ON
All Available Locations:  Toronto, ON; Ottawa, ON

 

Our Purpose

 

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.

 

Work you'll do

 

The Deloitte Technology Disaster Recovery and Technology Resilience Leader is responsible for establishing, leading, and continuously maturing the technology resiliency framework across Deloitte Technology. Reporting to the Director of Process Optimization and Service Assurance, this role drives the enterprise-wide strategy for IT disaster recovery, in alignment with business continuity and operational resilience to ensure critical technology services remain available, recoverable, and aligned to business priorities. The individual partners closely with technology leaders, architects, engineers, analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders (Global Security Office, Technology Risk Office, member firm BC/DR Leaders) to develop, socialize, and validate comprehensive recovery and resiliency plans through regular testing, governance, and continuous improvement. This leader will design, implement, and integrate recovery & resiliency processes, programs, and procedures using industry best practices and recognized frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, PMBOK, and CMMI.

What will your typical day look like?

 

Job Responsibilities: 

 

• Develop, implement, and lead a comprehensive Technology Disaster Recovery & Resiliency practice within DT, including governance, standards, planning, testing, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with competency area leads and key stakeholders to identify action owners, define accountabilities, and ensure timely execution, testing, and adherence to IT disaster recovery & resiliency plans.
• Design, enhance, and maintain resiliency processes, standards, and controls to protect, sustain, and recover hardware and software operations throughout the full technology lifecycle.
• Lead the design, coordination, and execution of Disaster Recovery (DR) capabilities across service & product teams and related, supporting functions.
• Collaborate with technology and business leaders to define the resiliency roadmap, strategy, objectives, key performance indicators, and success metrics for BCP, DR, and broader technology resilience initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the execution and effectiveness of resiliency plans, including periodic exercises, functional recovery testing, tabletop simulations, and remediation of identified gaps.
• Ensure alignment of resiliency strategies with the overall information technology strategy, enterprise risk posture, security requirements, and other IT service management processes.
• Own and maintain all relevant process documentation, implementation guidance, operating procedures, testing evidence, metrics, and leadership reporting related to technology resiliency.
• Produce and deliver key outputs including resiliency strategies, recovery plans, testing schedules, executive dashboards, metrics, and risk or audit reports.
• Partner with Controls and Assurance teams to integrate resiliency requirements into audit readiness activities, ensure testing evidence is current, and support internal and external audits through issue tracking and remediation oversight.
• Manage the cost, risk, performance, and service quality attributes associated with resiliency-related programs, tools, and capabilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports by fostering a high-performance environment centered on client service, teamwork, accountability, recognition, and mutual respect.
• Support employee development through goal setting, performance feedback, succession planning, and training oversight to ensure completion of required departmental and company learning programs.

About the team

Deloitte Technology works at the forefront of technology development and processes to support and protect Deloitte around the world. In this truly global environment, we operate not in "what is" but rather "what can be" to help Deloitte deliver and connect with its clients, its communities, and one another in ways not previously conceived.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Management, or a related field required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a complex business and information systems environment.
• At least 4 years of experience in a managerial or senior managerial leadership capacity.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, and Technology Resilience.
• Demonstrated expertise in IT support processes, operational controls, and service management functions.
• Strong understanding of industry frameworks and best practices such as ITIL, COBIT, PMBOK, and CMMI.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving enterprise-wide resiliency initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Management or related field.
• ITIL v3 or v4 certification is not required but is strongly preferred.
• Experience with ServiceNow ITSM or similar service management platforms is a plus.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $215,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

 

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

 

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We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

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Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

 

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan ,  Reconciliation Action Plan and the  BlackNorth Initiative .

 

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