IT Incident And Problem Management Lead

Advanced Resource Managers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resource management firm in the City of London is looking for an experienced Incident and Problem Management Lead to oversee the transformation of processes and ensure adherence to ITIL best practices. The successful candidate will lead a team, drive cultural change, and have minimum 5 years of experience in incident management. Benefits include matched pension, healthcare insurance, and extensive training opportunities. The role demands strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Healthcare and dental insurance

Company pension matched up to 5%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance - 4 x annual salary

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Udemy training platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Major Incidents.
• Demonstrated transformation results in Incident and Problem management.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Incident and Problem Management team.
• Ensure adherence to ITIL best practices.
• Conduct root cause analysis for major incidents.

Skills

ITIL principles and best practices

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Leadership abilities

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

ITIL v3 / v4 certification

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to transform Incident and Problem Management across people, process and tech
• Gain relevant stakeholder support for proposed areas of transformation
• Develop, implement, and maintain incident and problem management processes, ensuring they are efficient, effective and compliant.
• Lead the Incident and Problem Management team in the identification, analysis, and resolution of incidents and problems.
• Ensure adherence to ITIL best practices in the management of incidents and problems.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of incidents and problems.
• Conduct root cause analysis for major incidents and problems, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and report on incident and problem management metrics, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Drive the development of a knowledge base to support incident and problem resolution.
• Conduct regular reviews of incident and problem management processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
• Work closely with Service Delivery Managers to support them in their role and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Provide training and support to team members on incident and problem management best practices.
• Crisis & Major Incident Leadership - Act as the escalation point and lead during high-impact, business-critical incidents, ensuring clear communication to executives and customers throughout. Facilitate post-incident reviews with both technical and business stakeholders, as part of the root cause analysis work and remediation activities to prevent for reoccurrence.
• Tooling & Automation Improvements - Evaluate and optimise incident and problem management tools, leveraging automation, AI, and analytics to improve speed and accuracy of resolution.
• Regulatory & Security Alignment - Ensure incident and problem management processes align with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, GDPR, industry-specific standards).
• Trend Analysis & Risk Mitigation - Identify recurring issues and systemic risks through trend analysis, proactively implementing preventative measures to reduce incident volume.
• Cultural Change Champion - Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement across all teams involved in incident and problem resolution.

Qualifications : Key Requirements

• ITIL v3 / v4 certification is essential.
• Proven at leading Major Incidents
• Definition and Ownership of the Incident, Major Incident and Problem processes and their effectiveness
• Evidence to support business wide engagement and buy-in for transformation activities
• Demonstrable transformation and outcome-based results across Incident, Major Incident and Problem capabilities
• Minimum of 5yrs of experience leading in incident and problem management within an MSP environment.
• Strong understanding of ITIL principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with ServiceNow or similar IT service management tools.
• Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP).
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.

Benefits

• Healthcare and dental insurance
• Company pension is matched up to 5%
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and the option to purchase 5 extra days
• Life assurance - 4 x annual salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Client prioritises internal development opportunities and offer access to our Udemy training platform with over training courses

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