Com base num forte legado de cerca de 150 anos, estamos a liderar o caminho para reimaginar e melhorar a vida todos os dias. Hoje e para as próximas gerações. Através das nossas marcas e tecnologias inovadoras e sustentáveis, e das nossas equipas em todo o mundo. A Henkel ocupa posições de liderança em negócios industriais e de consumo: o nosso portfólio inclui reconhecidos produtos de cuidado capilar, detergentes e amaciadores para roupa, bem como adesivos, selantes e revestimentos funcionais.
Global Head of Resilience & Business Continuity Management
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About this Position
The Global Head of Resilience & Business Continuity Management is accountable for designing and leading a holistic global resilience and business continuity strategy. This role ensures the organization’s ability to anticipate, withstand, respond to, and recover from disruptions - spanning operational, cyber, geopolitical, supply chain, and environmental risks. By combining strategic resilience leadership with robust BCM governance, this position strengthens enterprise risk posture, safeguards critical operations, and supports digital and sustainability ambitions.
What you´ll do
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Define and drive the global BCM & Resilience strategy and roadmap, aligning with enterprise risk, operational excellence, and sustainability goals, and embedding continuity into business planning, supply chain, and digital initiatives.
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Lead large-scale Value-at-Risk studies, regional evaluations, and multi-region Resilience Councils to reduce enterprise risk and enhance operational resilience.
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Oversee Business Impact Assessments, risk assessments, continuity plans, and crisis management testing across critical global operations.
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Ensure compliance with ISO 22301, ISO 31000, and local regulations, and establish robust policies, performance metrics, and RACI alignment.
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Own and enhance the Value-at-Risk model, integrating new risk factors and real-time alerts for improved decision-making.
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Continuously progress HAT towards higher maturity levels, manage performance by monitoring the effectiveness of Value-at-Risk reduction efforts, RACI compliance, BCP status etc. through a matrix reporting line to the Regional Resilience & BCM Leads.
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Serve as the primary liaison between Executive Leadership, Global and Regional SBUs, AO, IT, Security, HR, Digital teams and more, as well as external stakeholders.
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Act as FPOC for critical global disruptions, providing rapid, strategic decision support and leading cross-geography coordination during crises.
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Champion global training, advocacy, and awareness programs on resilience and BCM, fostering a culture of preparedness across the organization.
Define and drive the global BCM & Resilience strategy and roadmap, aligning with enterprise risk, operational excellence, and sustainability goals, and embedding continuity into business planning, supply chain, and digital initiatives.
Lead large-scale Value-at-Risk studies, regional evaluations, and multi-region Resilience Councils to reduce enterprise risk and enhance operational resilience.
Oversee Business Impact Assessments, risk assessments, continuity plans, and crisis management testing across critical global operations.
Ensure compliance with ISO 22301, ISO 31000, and local regulations, and establish robust policies, performance metrics, and RACI alignment.
Own and enhance the Value-at-Risk model, integrating new risk factors and real-time alerts for improved decision-making.
Continuously progress HAT towards higher maturity levels, manage performance by monitoring the effectiveness of Value-at-Risk reduction efforts, RACI compliance, BCP status etc. through a matrix reporting line to the Regional Resilience & BCM Leads.
Serve as the primary liaison between Executive Leadership, Global and Regional SBUs, AO, IT, Security, HR, Digital teams and more, as well as external stakeholders.
Act as FPOC for critical global disruptions, providing rapid, strategic decision support and leading cross-geography coordination during crises.
Champion global training, advocacy, and awareness programs on resilience and BCM, fostering a culture of preparedness across the organization.
What makes you a good fit
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10+ years in Operational Resilience, BCM, Risk Management, or Supply Chain, ideally in manufacturing or complex global environments.
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MBA from a prestigious university preferred.
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7+ years' experience in global leadership roles, matrix managing high-performing, cross-functional teams combined with strong stakeholder management abilities, with experience working across multiple senior leadership levels.
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Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, operational risks and chemical industry’s regulatory landscape.
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Proven track record in designing and implementing BCM frameworks and resilience strategy in complex environments.
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Proven leadership of multi-country programs with strong strategic, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
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Proficiency with digital BCM tools (e.g. Fusion, Archer, MetricStream).
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Strategic Impact: Protects >$10B in revenue through enhanced operational resilience and continuity.
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Strengthens customer trust, regulatory compliance, and enterprise agility.
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Build relationships with external partners, including suppliers, regulators, and industry bodies, to enhance resilience.
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Foster a culture of resilience and preparedness across the organization.
Some perks of joining Henkel
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 25090292
Job Locations: Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
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