Test, Training & Exercise Manager

MongoDB’s mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. We enable organizations of all sizes to easily build, scale, and run modern applications by helping them modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our industry-leading developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available in more than 115 regions across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Atlas allows customers to build and run applications anywhere—on premises, or across cloud providers. With offices worldwide and over 175,000 new developers signing up to use MongoDB every month, it’s no wonder that leading organizations, like Samsung and Toyota, trust MongoDB to build next-generation, AI-powered applications.

MongoDB’s Enterprise Resilience Team is dedicated to building and maintaining the company’s capability to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from business disruptions and crises, while fostering a culture of resilience and collaboration across the organization.

As the Test, Training & Exercise Manager, you will play a pivotal role in MongoDB’s resilience and preparedness initiatives. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive program of tests, training, and exercises to ensure our teams are well-equipped to respond effectively to emergencies and business disruptions.

This role can be fully remote in the United States. 

Position Expectations/Role Responsibilities/What you’ll do...

• You’ll have the opportunity to shape and enhance MongoDB’s organizational resilience, ensuring that your strategies have a direct impact on the company’s ability to navigate crises effectively.
• This role offers a unique blend of strategic thinking and practical application, allowing you to hone your skills in risk assessment, crisis response, and stakeholder engagement while working with diverse teams across the organization.
• Join a forward-thinking team where you can drive innovative training programs and exercises, fostering a culture of preparedness and continuous improvement that positions you as a leader in the field of crisis management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and maintain a business continuity and crisis management test, training and exercise program aligned with best practices and company needs, with an emphasis on program metrics.
• Develop crisis scenarios and simulations to assess the effectiveness of our response plans across a range of potential disruptions.
• Create and deliver training programs for employees to ensure they understand their roles and can respond effectively during incidents.
• Plan and execute simulation exercises with cross-functional teams to enhance MongoDB’s crisis response capabilities.
• Analyze exercise results and provide detailed performance reports, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actions to strengthen preparedness.
• Maintain documentation of all tests, training sessions, and exercises, including lessons learned and action items for improvement.
• Stay updated on industry standards and regulations related to business continuity and crisis management, ensuring MongoDB’s compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance MongoDB’s continuity and crisis management plans based on lessons learned and emerging threats.
• This position may require occasional travel to various locations as part of the training and exercise program.

Qualifications/Requirements/We’re looking for someone with…

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred)
• 7-10 years of experience specializing in the development and execution of comprehensive training programs, tests, and exercises to enhance organizational resilience and preparedness
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Strong exercise facilitation and presentation skills are required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities
• Knowledge of relevant best practices   
• Relevant certification preferred [e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), FEMA Professional Continuity Practitioner]

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

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