Disaster Recovery Program Manager

Job ID: 113951
Location: Topeka, Kansas  [Hybrid]
Category: PMO/BA
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 11/06/2026
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Role Summary

The Disaster Recovery Program Manager will lead and govern the enterprise IT disaster recovery program, ensuring technology recovery strategies align with business continuity, regulatory, and risk requirements. This role oversees recovery standards, testing, remediation initiatives, and incident recovery while partnering across technology, cybersecurity, and business continuity teams.

Responsibilities

  • Govern the enterprise IT disaster recovery framework in alignment with business continuity and applicable regulatory and risk standards.
  • Establish and maintain recovery standards, tiers, Recovery Time Objectives (RTO), and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO).
  • Lead technical failover testing, tabletop exercises, and recovery simulations.
  • Document test results, track remediation plans, and drive identified actions through completion.
  • Partner with infrastructure, application, cybersecurity, and business continuity teams on recovery assessments and risk evaluations.
  • Identify and prioritize disaster recovery improvements across infrastructure and application environments.
  • Provide executive-level reporting on recovery readiness, testing results, risks, and outstanding issues.
  • Coordinate technology recovery activities during incidents, including recovery execution, escalation, and leadership communication.
  • Maintain disaster recovery plans, runbooks, contact information, and escalation procedures.
  • Serve as a disaster recovery subject matter expert for audits, examinations, and business continuity governance activities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in IT disaster recovery, business continuity, infrastructure operations, or enterprise technology risk management.
  • Strong knowledge of on-premises and cloud infrastructure, backup and replication technologies, and cybersecurity principles.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving remediation efforts in complex technology environments.
  • Experience supporting audits and regulatory requirements related to disaster recovery and business continuity.
  • Experience establishing RTO and RPO requirements, recovery standards, testing programs, and governance processes.
  • Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to translate technical risks and recovery gaps into business impact.
  • Experience preparing executive-level reporting and communicating with leadership, auditors, and other stakeholders.

Publishing Pay Range: $62.00 – $76.00 hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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