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Perform proactive problem management to minimize failures. Focus on Knowledge Management to ensure proper documentation, availability, and sharing of knowledge. Establish governance process to review ...

Perform proactive problem management to minimize failures. Focus on Knowledge Management to ensure proper documentation, availability and sharing of knowledge. Establish governance process to review ...

Incident, Problem & Change Management * Oversee incident resolution and service request fulfillment, ensuring timely closure and quality outcomes. * Collaborate with infrastructure and global IT ...

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How much do problem manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for problem manager in New York is $67,201.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,600.00 and $91,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Problem Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Problem Manager, you need expertise in IT service management, strong analytical abilities, and troubleshooting skills, often supported by a degree in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with ITIL frameworks, incident management systems (like ServiceNow or Remedy), and relevant certifications such as ITIL Foundation or Problem Management Certification are highly valuable. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and critical thinking skills help you proactively resolve complex issues and coordinate across departments. These skills ensure the effective identification, tracking, and permanent resolution of system problems, minimizing business impact and improving organizational stability.

What are the primary challenges a Problem Manager faces in their day-to-day work?

Problem Managers often contend with balancing multiple high-priority incidents while ensuring root cause analysis is thorough and documented. They must navigate between different technical teams and stakeholders to drive consensus and implement long-term solutions, which can be challenging under tight deadlines. Rapidly changing IT environments and evolving business needs require continual learning and adaptability. However, successfully overcoming these challenges leads to improved service reliability, increased job satisfaction, and valuable visibility within the organization.

What does a Problem Manager do?

A Problem Manager is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving recurring IT issues to prevent future incidents. They work closely with technical teams to find root causes, implement solutions, and improve overall service reliability. Their goal is to minimize business disruptions by proactively managing problems and ensuring permanent fixes.

What job categories do people searching Problem Manager jobs in New York look for? The top searched job categories for Problem Manager jobs in New York are:
What cities in New York are hiring for Problem Manager jobs? Cities in New York with the most Problem Manager job openings:
Infographic showing various Problem Manager job openings in New York as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,201 per year, or $32.3 per hour.
Digital Tech Lead - Production Support - Remote

Digital Tech Lead - Production Support - Remote

NTT DATA Services

Parsippany, NJ • Remote

$105K - $196K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


NTT Data rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

109th of 207 rated it services


Job description

Req ID: 377418 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Digital Tech Lead - Production Support - Remote to join our team in Parsippany, New Jersey (US-NJ), United States (US).

Digital Applications - Production Support Lead

We are seeking an experienced Production Support Lead to oversee the daytoday operations, stability, and continuous improvement of digital applications across the organization. This role provides technical leadership, drives problem management, ensures operational excellence, and partners closely with internal teams and external vendors to maintain highperforming, secure, and reliable production environments. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in application support, cloud infrastructure, observability, and incident/problem management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, prioritize, and manage the workload of the Digital Application Support team.
  • Own and manage the Problem Management process, ensuring timely rootcause analysis and longterm remediation.
  • Develop, coordinate, and promote effective problem management practices across all support teams.
  • Contribute to planning for application and infrastructure releases, configuration changes, and deployment readiness.
  • Identify opportunities for service improvement and present recommendations to the Service Manager.
  • Provide strong technical leadership across application support and production operations.
  • Contribute to scalability planning for applications and infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in collaboration with internal teams and thirdparty vendors.
  • Define and maintain metrics and KPIs for performance, quality, and trend analysis.
  • Maintain application monitoring, performance tuning, and ongoing testing.
  • Provide 3rdline application support for complex internally and externally developed applications.
  • Support administration and maintenance of production and internal environments.
  • Provide input into implementation, backup, and rollback strategies.
  • Serve as a technical resource for internal and external projects.
  • Ensure robust procedures and processes exist within the application support function.
  • Adhere to departmental and company policies including change control, security, auditing, release, configuration, incident, and problem management.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, vendors, and hosting providers.
  • Design and deliver training related to Problem Management and effective use of support tools.
  • Provide expert guidance on emerging trends impacting service delivery and develop strategies to address them.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience leading and working with application support teams.
  • Experience monitoring performance metrics, identifying root causes, and recommending technical solutions.
  • Strong experience with Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes.
  • Handson experience with ITSM tools.
  • Hospitality industry experience is a plus.

Required Technical Skills

Application Support & Cloud Infrastructure

  • 8+ years supporting and maintaining applications built on serverless frameworks (Node.js).
  • 8+ years working with AWS services: API Gateway, SNS, SQS, EC2, EKS, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch, CloudFormation.
  • 8+ years with Akamai CDN and cloud security practices.

Databases

  • 8+ years with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, DynamoDB.

Networking & Systems

  • 8+ years with load balancing, DNS, firewall policies, and onprem networking.

Security & Compliance

  • 8+ years with IAM, secrets management (Vault), WAF, and network security.

Observability & Monitoring

  • 8+ years with Datadog, Quantum Metrics, CloudWatch, centralized logging, and distributed tracing.

Microservices & API Management

  • 8+ years supporting microservices architectures and API management platforms.

Travel & Location

  • No travel required.
  • Preferred location: East Coast or Central time zones.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

  • Project lead experience.
  • Experience with AEM.
  • Microservices architecture expertise.
  • Exposure to Generative AI, AI agents, MCP, Claude, OpenAI, or Copilot.

Pay Transparency

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $105,840-$196,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. 

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, lifeand AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits. 

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services.  Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.

 

NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.

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NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Plano, TX, US

Year founded

1967