Job Title & Summary
As an Incident Manager at XBP Global, you will serve as the primary point of accountability for restoring normal service operations as quickly as possible following service disruptions. You will lead cross-functional incident response teams, coordinate resolution activities, and ensure minimal impact on business operations. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep ITIL expertise and exceptional crisis management capabilities to drive our incident management maturity to world-class standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end incident management lifecycle from detection through resolution and closure
- Coordinate Major Incident responses, establishing incident command structure and communication protocols
- Collaborate with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to minimize service disruption impact
- Maintain real-time incident status updates and stakeholder communications during critical incidents
- Conduct post-incident reviews and ensure implementation of preventive measures and process improvements
- Develop and maintain incident management procedures, playbooks, and escalation matrices
- Monitor incident metrics, KPIs, and SLA compliance to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Train and mentor IT staff on incident response procedures and ITIL best practices
- Interface with Change Management and Problem Management teams to ensure coordinated service delivery
- Participate in crisis management exercises and business continuity planning initiatives
NICE TO HAVE Skills
ITIL Intermediate Certification in Service OperationsServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) - ITSMServiceNow certification (CSA / CAD preferred)Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) incident managementKnowledge of automation tools and DevOps practicesExperience leading digital transformation initiatives in ITSMBackground in telecommunications, financial services, or healthcare industriesFamiliarity with Agile / DevOps incident response methodologiesQualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldMinimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in ITSM and IT OperationsITIL v4 Foundation certification (mandatory)Experience in deployment of Incident Management process in ServiceNowExperience with enterprise-level incident management processesStrong understanding of ITIL framework and best practicesProven track record in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaborationMUST HAVE Skills
Expert knowledge of ITIL Incident Management processes and best practicesProven experience in managing critical incidents in enterprise environments (P1 / P0 incidents)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work under pressureExcellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder managementExperience with ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Remedy, or similar platforms)Strong leadership abilities with experience in cross-functional team coordinationUnderstanding of ITSM integration with Change, Problem, and Configuration ManagementKnowledge of monitoring tools, alerting systems, and incident detection mechanisms