AVP, Incident & Problem Management

We need someone in the client's CBD office 5-days per week.

What will you do as an AVP, Incident and Problem Management?

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Service Management (ITSM/ITSO) Manager with deep expertise in Incident and Problem Management practices aligned with ITIL 4 standards. You will be responsible for managing the full incident lifecycle — from detection and coordination through to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and resolution. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in Incident and/or Problem Management, preferably within the Financial Services Industry (FSI), and will be passionate about driving service reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Design, build, and secure the technology foundations that power client’s global investment operations. Client aims to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure infrastructure that empowers our people and businesses to perform securely, efficiently, and effectively.

Incident Management

• Manage the Incident Management (IM) space, ensuring timely communication and coordination, including coverage outside regular hours when required and as well weekends rotational on call duty
• Oversee and continuously improve the Incident Management process, ensuring it is well-documented, understood, and consistently followed.
• Monitor performance metrics and dashboards to identify and drive process improvements.
• Serve as the escalation point for high-impact incidents and lead Major Incident Management, including formal declaration and activation of the Major Incident Team (War Room/Virtual Command Centre).
• Coordinate resolution/recovery efforts, ensuring efficient resource use and clear stakeholder communication.
• Update and maintain accurate and detailed incident records in the ITSM tool, capturing key events, decisions, and actions.

Problem Management

• Manage the Problem Management function to strengthen ITSM/ITSO practices.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis using methods such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa, or Kepner-Tregoe.
• Present the RCA in the PM Review forum and permanent fix and drive continuous improvement of the technology service Operations.
• Train and support members on problem management processes, emphasizing RCA processes & protocols.
• Work with the ServiceNow team to improve the ITSM Problem Management module according to ITIL 4 standards.
• Conduct lessons learned to strengthen prevention and response strategies.

What makes you a successful candidate?

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in the IT Service Management space operating as an Incident Manager or Problem Manager.
• Lead and manage the Problem Management function to strengthen overall ITSM/ITSO practices and enhance service reliability.
• Perform structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using proven methodologies such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa (Fishbone Diagram), and Kepner-Tregoe to identify underlying causes of recurring issues.
• Present RCA findings and permanent corrective actions in the Problem Management Review Forum, driving continuous improvement across technology service operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely implementation of permanent fixes and preventive measures.
• Train and mentor team members on Problem Management processes, emphasizing RCA techniques, documentation standards, and adherence to ITIL 4 protocols.
• Partner with the ServiceNow platform team to enhance and optimize the Problem Management module, ensuring alignment with ITIL 4 best practices and organizational needs.
• Facilitate “lessons learned” sessions following major incidents or problems to strengthen prevention, response, and recovery strategies.
• Continuously review and refine Problem Management processes to improve efficiency, reduce recurrence, and support proactive service stability.