REQUIRED SKILLS
Problem Management Leadership
- Lead and oversee the end‑to‑end Problem Management lifecycle, including detection, logging, classification, investigation, resolution, validation, and closure
- Ensure problems are closed only when defined closure criteria are met, including validated resolution, preventive controls, and monitoring improvements
- Prevent premature or superficial closure of problems by enforcing quality and evidence standards
Root Cause Analysis & Technical Oversight
- Lead and validate structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using methodologies such as 5‑Whys, Fishbone, and fault‑tree analysis
- Challenge assumptions and ensure true root causes are identified for major incidents and recurring issues
- Review and validate the technical feasibility and effectiveness of permanent fixes
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Incident Management, Change Management, Resiliency/Reliability Engineering, and Service Owners
- Coordinate permanent fixes through formal change processes
- Work with vendors and external partners to track dependencies and ensure accountability
Governance, Metrics & Reporting
- Establish and enforce Problem Management governance and quality standards
- Track and report on key metrics, including overdue problems, SLA compliance, recurrence trends, and systemic risks
- Provide clear, actionable updates and insights to senior leadership and executive forums
Knowledge & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain and improve the Known Error Database (KEDB) and Problem‑related Knowledge Articles
- Identify opportunities for proactive problem management, automation, and improved monitoring and alerting
- Continuously refine Problem Management processes, tools, and standards to increase effectiveness and efficiency
Required Qualifications
- Strong understanding of ITIL Problem Management processes and best practices
- Proven experience leading or performing Root Cause Analysis in complex technical environments
- Technical background (infrastructure, applications, cloud, or enterprise platforms) sufficient to engage and challenge engineering teams
- Hands‑on experience with ServiceNow or comparable enterprise ITSM platforms
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive‑level communication
- Ability to analyze trends, identify systemic risk, and drive proactive improvements
Preferred Qualifications
- ITIL Foundation certification or higher
- Experience in large‑scale enterprise environments
- Experience supporting Major Incident or executive outage review forums
- Familiarity with automation, observability, and proactive problem management techniques
- Experience working with vendors and external service providers