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Advise executive leadership, boards, and key stakeholders during incidents, providing strategic guidance, crisis management, and cross-functional coordination * Direct incident investigations, root ...

Advise executive leadership, boards, and key stakeholders during incidents, providing strategic guidance, crisis management, and cross-functional coordination * Direct incident investigations, root ...

Advise executive leadership, boards, and key stakeholders during incidents, providing strategic guidance, crisis management, and cross-functional coordination * Direct incident investigations, root ...

As the Director of Incident Management, you will manage a team of Major Incident Managers and communicate updates to stakeholders, while also developing performance indicators and improving proactive ...

Advise executive leadership, boards, and key stakeholders during incidents, providing strategic guidance, crisis management, and cross-functional coordination * Direct incident investigations, root ...

Manage incident response operations for cybersecurity events affecting enterprise infrastructure ... Direct incident response efforts including triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post ...

Minimum 5 years' managing and directing incident response teams with a demonstrated understanding of threat sharing, indicators of compromise, malware analysis, and forensic analysis. * Responsible ...

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How much do director incident management jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for director incident management in the United States is $127,177.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $172,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a director incident management?

A Director of Incident Management is responsible for overseeing and leading the response to critical IT or business incidents within an organization. They develop and implement incident response strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure minimal disruption to operations. Their role includes analyzing incidents, identifying root causes, and driving continuous improvements to prevent future issues. They also communicate with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and timely resolutions. Effective leadership, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of IT systems and business operations are essential for success in this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a director incident management?

As a Director Incident Management, your daily responsibilities often include overseeing the response to critical incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring that effective communication is maintained throughout the incident lifecycle. You will review ongoing incidents, analyze root causes, develop and implement incident response plans, and report status updates to senior leadership. The role also involves process optimization, conducting after-action reviews, and ensuring the continuous improvement of incident management protocols. Direct collaboration with IT, security, operations, and business stakeholders is crucial to maintain business resilience and reduce future risks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the director incident management position, and why are they important?

A Director Incident Management typically requires expertise in crisis response, risk assessment, process improvement, and a background in IT, cybersecurity, or operations management, often supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with incident tracking tools (such as ServiceNow or Jira), ITIL certification, and experience using industry-standard escalation and reporting systems are common requirements. Outstanding leadership, decision-making under pressure, and excellent communication skills set top candidates apart. These capabilities are vital to effectively lead incident response teams, minimize business impact, and ensure swift resolution of critical issues.

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Infographic showing various Director Incident Management job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,177 per year, or $61.1 per hour.

Director, Incident Management & Prevention

NBCUniversal

Orlando, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The Director, Fraud/Loss & Incident Management will lead the Global Controllership fraud and loss prevention program, end-to-end incident management for potential phishing and fraud events, and business continuity planning. This role is responsible for developing the analytics, controls, and operating processes needed to identify emerging risks, strengthen preventive measures, and support a proactive response to cyber and fraud threats impacting the Global Controllership environment. The Director will also coordinate communications across cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership during active incidents.

The ideal candidate is a clear, independent, and analytical leader with strong curiosity about end-to-end processes, a controls-oriented mindset, and proven experience managing incidents from identification through resolution. They will be metrics-driven, comfortable interpreting data, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, customer-centric, and continuously evolving environment.

Here you can:

  • Develop and implement strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber-enabled fraud and financial loss risks across multiple teams, processes, and systems.
  • Perform regular reviews and assessments of fraud prevention processes, identifying control gaps and driving continuous improvement.
  • Provide training, guidance, and support to business teams to strengthen fraud awareness and reinforce preventive behaviors.
  • Prepare and facilitate senior management report-outs for major Global Controllership incidents, including root-cause insights, operational and control gaps, and recommended remediation actions.
  • Define and maintain metrics and reporting to monitor incident management activity, fraud and loss prevention trends, and management actions.
  • Act as a key liaison between the business, Cyber, Legal, Treasury, and Global Controllership teams to support timely incident resolution and define short- and long-term mitigation actions.
Qualifications

Here you'll need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in internal audit, fraud investigation, incident management, or a related risk and controls discipline.
  • Exceptional understanding of financial fraud, cyber threats, adversary techniques, response procedures, threat detection, and cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST.
  • Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, high-demand role that may require non-standard working hours during active incidents.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities, and escalation paths simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging for senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Experience applying security, risk, and control concepts to financial processes.
  • Knowledge of fintech developments and their implications for financial operations, fraud prevention, and control environments.
  • Experience developing incident management processes and/or managing incidents through structured response and resolution frameworks.
  • Ability to lead, influence, and communicate effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Desired Characteristics

  • Self-starter with the ability to deliver consistently and independently with limited oversight.
  • Solid stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to tailor approach and communication style to secure alignment and drive delivery.
  • Proactive delivery mindset, with the ability to anticipate risks, remove barriers, and resolve conflict constructively.
  • Experience working with international teams; Certified Fraud Examiner certification is a plus.

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 


Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.


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