Get started on an exciting career at Element!

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

What We Need 

We are looking for a Director, Crisis Management, to join Element Fleet Management.   As the largest pure-play fleet manager in the world, we provide unmatched products and services and solutions to our clients. 

At Element, employees play a critical role in delivering value to customers and ensuring an exceptional client experience. We are committed to the success of our clients, employees, and investors by fostering a culture where every employee can make a difference! 

Are You: 

An individual with deep understanding of business continuity, disaster recovery, incident management and crisis leadership with confident communication to all levels of a global organization?Someone with the demonstrated ability and success in making informed, strategic decisions that align with business objectives?

As the Director, Crisis Management, you will lead Element’s global crisis management program. This role is pivotal in ensuring that incidents and crisis across the global markets we operate in are managed to provide appropriate levels of resiliency and availability. You will be responsible for crisis and incident related insurance processes, as well as governance for business-critical processes and assets to service our customers – the focus of everything we do.

A Day in the Life   

Leadership and Strategy

Innovating the crisis and business continuity management program; incorporating industry best practices and improvement opportunities learned from previous incidents and eventsIdentifying opportunities to create consistency and transparency across all the global units within Element (Custom Fleet, Autofleet, etc.)Leading a matrix organization with stakeholders across all levels and regions within the organization

Crisis Response and Management

Providing leadership, communications, partnerships with internal and external entities to manage crisis within the organization to the best possible recovery and outcomeExecuting on improvement opportunities identified in incidents, as well as through simulation exercisesCommunicating and preparing communications to various stakeholders and ensuring communications is concise, frequent and effectiveBeing available to support working bridges, executive calls, other meetings during non-business hours where required due to nature of the crisis

Crisis Management Governance

Implement KRI and KPI metrics associated with crisis managementDevelop a Critical Information Asset management program to ensure operational and security assurance processes are effectiveImplement processes and procedures to drive global consistency with playbooks, BCP plans and DR objectives

Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

Manage and evolve the BCP program to ensure consistency and alignment with organizational availability objectivesEnsure global alignment across Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, Ireland and Isreal regionsProactively identify potential risks to BCP plans due to global situations (market conditions, geographical situations, weather, etc.)

Disaster Recovery Planning/Testing

Ensure DR tests are managed accordingly, meeting the Recovery Time objectives to support various stakeholders’ availability and recovery requirementsDeliver / assist with simulations and training exercises to improve response time effortsEnsure there is a global comprehensive program and strategy for DR testing

Reporting

Provide executive level reporting on BCP and Crisis Management program statusProvide reports to the Board Credit & Risk CommitteeDevelop regular operational reporting/communication cadence with various stakeholders across the organization

Requirements 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in the fields of business administration, crisis/emergency management or a related field of study.10+ years of experience in a crisis management role with 5+ years providing global crisis management services with a track record of leading and successfully managing complex crisis (full lifecycle)Deep knowledge of compliance methodologies and standards (PCI, ISO 27001, SOC 2 type 2, NIST, COSO, COBIT, others)Knowledge and a track record of managing third parties and insurance providers related to crisis managementCertifications such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), or Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) highly desired

Knowledge & Competencies:

Decision Making and Impact

Evaluate the potential impact of organizational decisions, products and services related to BCP and crisis riskCommunicate the rationale and implications of decisions to executive leadership and other stakeholdersBeing able to use critical thinking to make decisions during heightened stress and moments of crisis

Complexity and Independent Judgement

Exercise independent judgement in leading crisis and incidents and determining the best actions to remediate issuesNavigate complex situations with multiple variables and stakeholders, balancing competing prioritiesDevelop and implement comprehensive global crisis management policies and procedures that address complex issues

Leadership and Autonomy

Lead and mentor a global matrixed team of professionals, providing guidance and supportOperate with a high degree of autonomy, setting strategic direction and driving initiatives independentlyInspire and motivate team members across the organization to achieve high performance and continuous improvement

Innovation and Problem Solving

Drive the adoption of innovative improvements/automation to address evolving crisis management needsApproach problems with a creative and analytical mindset, developing effective and secure enabling solutionsFoster a culture of innovation within the global organization and throughout the internal stakeholder ecosystem, encouraging new ideas and approaches

The hiring base salary range for this position is $133,400 - $183,400 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

What’s in it for You
•  A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
•  Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
•  Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans’ status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to talentacquisition@elementcorp.com or call (800) 665-9744.