Disaster Recovery and Vendor Manager

It All Starts with Our People

As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.

Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The Opportunity

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Disaster Recovery and Vendor Manager. This role involves developing, coordinating, and testing disaster recovery plans to protect assets, data and IT systems and works closely with our IT vendors to develop and manage vendor relationships with company-approved vendors. Work closely with MSPs and understand the contractual requirements with the MSP has to Valvoline to ensure Valvoline’s interests are being met. You will be responsible for establishing operational plans for job area; developing and implementing new processes, standards or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of functional results; and communicating with leadership.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Works with various stakeholders to identify critical business applications and develop disaster recovery plans to protect company IT systems and data.
• Coordinates and oversees implementation and testing of DR plans with the relevant business units.
• Analyze vulnerabilities within current systems and work with the IT department to evaluate risk and develop strategies for Disaster recovery.
• Manage and build positive relationships with vendors and evaluate vendor performance.
• Manage MSP relationships; assist with contract negotiations, ensuring that contracts meet business expectations, and work with internal legal and procurement teams to ensure contracts comply with company requirements.
• Work with the IT team(s) to help select the best vendor that fits the department and company needs.
• Identifies, develops, and implements continuous process improvements and best practices into all areas (e.g., process, metrics, performance, etc.) to enable accurate, efficient, and effective systems' operations and customer satisfaction.
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or relevant years of experience
• Relevant technical and process certifications (Disaster Recover examples: DRCS, DRCP, DRCE, CDRE, ABCP, BCCP, BCCS, BCCE; Vendor Management examples: CTPE, CPSM, VME, CVM) preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
• Minimum of 12 years of experience developing, managing, and executing disaster recovery planning processes
• Minimum of eight years of experience managing vendors, vendor relationships, and vendor assessments/reviews
• Minimum of eight years of working with and managing MSPs
• Experience in disaster recovery planning and execution, and process improvement involving broad-based information systems, utilizing tools and techniques to effect business change
• Demonstrated experience in understanding business requirements, across several business units, to effectively negotiate contracts with vendors
• Ability to coordinate efforts to plan, design, and implement effective disaster recovery plans
• Ability to participate in decision making and anticipate organizational needs
• Capable of presenting well designed, cost effect solutions to address business and organizational needs
• Can manage or participate in large scale multi-disciplined projects
• Strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management
• Excellent analytical, planning, and communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We Take Care of the WHOLE You

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

Your Path to Valvoline

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email ECC@valvoline.comto make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.