Senior Manager, Global IT Disaster Recovery

About Us:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.

One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about our commitments to Inclusion & Diversity here.

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The Position:
The Senior Manager, Global Disaster Recovery, provides strategic leadership in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the Global PVH Disaster Recovery Program, serving as the key liaison between IT and Corporate Business Continuity. This role requires close collaboration with the Application, Technology, and Security teams, as well as the Business Continuity team, to coordinate annual testing and program reviews.

• The primary focus is to ensure a comprehensive capability to recover systems and operations with minimal operational risk, while preparing the company for future changes in geography, products, and technology, and minimizing costs. Key focus areas include global strategy, business impact analysis, planning, and continuous improvement.

• Determine the scope of the DR plan, including the critical systems, applications, and infrastructure that need recovery. Set clear objectives, such as recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO).

• Choose appropriate disaster recovery strategies, such as data backups, redundant systems, cloud-based recovery, or warm/cold site setups, based on risk appetite, budget, and technological considerations.

• Develop detailed procedures for the recovery of critical systems, data, and infrastructure. Include steps for damage assessment, communication, system restoration, and testing.

• Ensure the DR plan is aligned with the organization's broader business continuity plan to create a cohesive response to disruptions.

• Keep key stakeholders informed of any updates or changes to the DR plan to maintain support and ensure coordination during a disaster.

Key Responsibilities:

• DR Planning Framework

  • Develop and maintain a Global Disaster Recovery Plan

  • Technical recovery planning, execution of disaster recovery tests, identification of vulnerabilities, and development of mitigation strategies.

  • Coordination and management of recovery efforts, maintaining disaster recovery plans, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, and leading cross-functional teams in disaster recovery initiatives.

  • Overseeing the entire disaster recovery program, aligning it with business continuity and corporate strategies, managing resources and budgets, and ensuring continuous improvement and readiness through regular testing and reviews.

  • Continuously monitor changes in the business environment, technology landscape, and regulatory requirements that may impact the DR plan.

  • Ensure corporate awareness of disaster recovery program

• Business Alignment

  • Ensure the DR plan is aligned with the organization's broader business continuity plan to create a cohesive response to disruptions.

  • Keep key stakeholders informed of any updates or changes to the DR plan to maintain support and ensure coordination during a disaster.

  • Work with business units to identify the most critical processes and systems and their dependencies.

  • Evaluate the impact of potential disruptions on the organization, including financial, operational, reputational, and regulatory impacts.

  • Establish priorities for recovery based on the impact assessment and set RTOs and RPOs accordingly.

• Implement and Test the DR Plan

  • Ensure that all necessary infrastructure, tools, and resources are in place to execute the DR plan effectively.

  • Schedule regular testing of the DR plan, including tabletop exercises, live drills, and full-scale simulations, to evaluate its effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

  • Analyze test results to identify gaps, weaknesses, or areas for improvement. Document lessons learned and update the DR plan accordingly.

  • Provide ongoing training and awareness sessions for employees and stakeholders involved in the DR process to ensure they are familiar with their roles and responsibilities.

• Execution

  • When a disaster occurs, directs the disaster recovery efforts, including the crisis communication plan and document recovery process.

  • In the event of the need to execute a recovery plan, coordinates the establishment of the command center. Define strategy for initial on-site activity including identification of appropriate methods for protection of assets including equipment, premises, and documentation.

By integrating these responsibilities, the Senior Manager, Global Disaster Recovery, ensures a resilient and adaptable disaster recovery program that aligns with the company’s overall business continuity strategy.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in the field of disaster recovery, with a proven track record of developing and maintaining disaster recovery frameworks, and business impact analysis.

• Strong knowledge of information technology.

• Strong leadership skills including conflict resolution and negotiation. 

• Excellent communication skills – oral, written, interviewing, presentation, etc.

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and staff.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills including the ability to assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze and recommend courses of action. 

• Strong organization and time management skills.

• Certified Business Continuity Planner (CBCP) or equivalent accreditation

• Experience in developing and implementing in-house (as opposed to outsourced) solutions for critical application disaster recovery.

• An in-depth knowledge of all types of disasters, natural or otherwise, and their effect on company technologies and operations

• Experience with internal audits and frameworks like Sarbanes-Oxley

Be valued.

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH EMEA is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein. We are the home to 2500 big thinkers, natural entrepreneurs, and challenge seekers from all kinds of backgrounds.

• How we support you: choose the hybrid setup and working hours that suit you, in addition to meeting-free Fridays, work from anywhere 4 weeks a year, 25 days of paid holidays, mental health days, parental leave, home office allowance, commuting allowances, employee assistance programs, and pension schemes

• Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs

• Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy

• Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals

• Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts!

Be part of it.

PVH Europe and our brands, TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein.

• How we support you: choose the hybrid setup and working hours that suit you, in addition to meeting-free Fridays, work from anywhere 4 weeks a year, 25 days of paid holidays, mental health days, parental leave, home office allowance, commuting allowances, employee assistance programs, and pension schemes 

• Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs 

• Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy 

• Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals 

• Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts! 

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PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.