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The Senior Incident & Problem Management Leader plays a critical role within the Service Integration & Management (SIAM) organization, accountable not only for the end-to-end execution of Incident and Problem Management, but also for process ownership, governance, and continuous service improvement for one of the core IT Service Operations processes (Incident, Problem, or Service Request Management). In addition to managing high-severity and complex operational issues, this role acts as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for one or more business-critical platforms (e.g. Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, Data & AI), handling senior-level escalations and ensuring operational performance meets business expectations. The Senior Leader works closely with Product Management, Platform Architecture, and ITSM Platform teams to ensure the ITSM platform of choice continuously evolves to support scalable, compliant, and efficient IT Service Operations.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the end-to-end Incident Management process across a complex, multi-vendor SIAM ecosystem
Act as senior escalation point for high-impact and business-critical incidents, including escalations from senior management
Own and oversee Major Incident Management, ensuring effective war-room leadership, decision-making, and executive-level communication
Ensure incidents are managed in line with agreed SLAs, OLAs, and XLAs across all platforms and service providers
Drive post-incident reviews for major and recurring incidents, ensuring actionable outcomes and measurable improvements
Lead the Problem Management process end-to-end, ensuring problems are identified, prioritized, analyzed, and permanently resolved
Ensure high-quality Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and follow-through on corrective and preventive actions
Govern the Known Error Database (KEDB) and ensure effective reuse of known errors and workarounds across service teams
Proactively identify systemic issues and recurring failure patterns, translating insights into service improvement initiatives
Ensure process documentation is reviewed and updated at least every 6 months or upon material change
Define, monitor, and enforce process KPIs and compliance across all platforms and ITSM tools
Ensure consistent process adoption across vendors, platforms, and service teams
Participate in internal and external audits, providing evidence that the process is governed, controlled, and operating effectively
Own process improvements aligned with ITIL v4, IT4IT, and organizational standards
Act as the primary operational SPOC for one or more business-critical platforms (e.g. Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, Data & AI)
Develop a deep understanding of platform-specific risks, dependencies, and business impact
Ensure proactive engagement with platform owners, product teams, and service providers
Lead platform-specific Service Improvement Plans (SIPs) and track delivery of measurable outcomes
Handle escalations from senior business and IT leadership with clarity, ownership, and credibility
Lead cross-functional Service Improvement Plans, ensuring actions are prioritized, tracked, and delivered
Provide regular insights on operational performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to senior stakeholders
Act as a trusted operational advisor to Product and Platform leadership
Work closely with Product Management and ITSM Platform teams to ensure the ITSM platform continuously evolves to support IT Service Operations
Provide operational input into ITSM roadmap decisions, including automation, analytics, and process enablement
Ensure process requirements are translated into scalable and maintainable platform capabilities (e.g. workflows, KPIs, reporting)
Ensure Incident and Problem Management processes comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
Maintain audit readiness and support evidence-based assurance activities
Ensure governance forums (incident reviews, problem reviews, SIPs) operate effectively and deliver outcomes
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
ITIL v4 certification required
additional certifications in IT4IT or SIAM are a plus
Proven experience in incident and problem management within a complex, multi-vendor environment
Strong understanding of SIAM principles and experience working in a SIAM ecosystem
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools such as ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, or similar
In-depth knowledge of ITIL v4 and IT4IT best practices
Strong understanding of incident and problem management processes and techniques
Proficiency in conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Ability to manage major incidents and lead cross-functional teams under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
Fluent English communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to interact with stakeholders