| Aspect | Major Incident Manager | Incident Coordinator |
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| Certifications | ITIL, PMP, or similar | ITIL Foundation, sometimes PMP |
| Work Environment | High-pressure, crisis management | Operational support, coordination |
| Responsibilities | Lead major incident response, coordinate teams, communicate with stakeholders | Assist in incident logging, tracking, and communication |
The Major Incident Manager focuses on leading and resolving critical incidents swiftly, often in high-pressure situations, while the Incident Coordinator supports incident tracking and communication. Both roles require ITIL knowledge and are vital in IT service management, but the Major Incident Manager has a broader leadership role during major outages.