Major Incident Manager

JR

Manager, Incident Response – Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Are you ready to join a team in a global company where you will execute high-end, business-wide, critical IT Service Management process as a part of the Global Product and Technology Organization? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it's time to join Western Union as a Manager, Incident Response

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Western Union will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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In this critical role, you will be responsible for ensuring execution of a strategic function and attaining our service availability goals through effective major incident management.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible to protect service availability through effective execution of the enterprise Major Incident Management process.
• Manages, monitors, reports, and executes the Major Incident Management Process.
• Responds to early symptoms and major incidents, assembles response teams, coordinates service outage avoidance efforts and service restoration activities, performs internal stakeholder communication. Runs major incident retrospectives, identifies opportunities and drives continual service improvement.
• Ensures the process is executed as defined, metrics are tracked and managed.
• Executes drills, works with all the involved parties to align on the framework and ensure flawless operations and execution.
• Works with IT Change, Problem and other ITSM processes to ensure holistic approach resulting in maximized resiliency and availability.

Role Requirements

• 8+ years of application and infrastructure technology operations experience in a Hybrid environment resulting in strong technical expertise. Engineering / DevOps / SRE experience is an advantage.
• 4+ years of major incident management experience in an enterprise.
• Shift : 10am CT start.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience partnering with the global base of technology and business stakeholders to ensure process is implemented and executed effectively and efficiently.
• Proven record of successful experience leading teams through crisis situations.
• Experience operating and governing a managed service environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, with a "get things done" attitude able to "roll-up sleeves", properly prioritize and deliver critical results during crisis situations round the clock.
• Experience and ability to effectively work with multiple stakeholders/teams in different countries across the globe with different cultural backgrounds.
• Strong business writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills in English language is a must.

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Western Union is positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We're a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at

Salary
The on-target earning range is $115,000 – 130,000 per year, which includes a base salary and variable target incentive (including short-term incentives) that aligns with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidate's qualifications, skills and competencies.

Benefits
You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few ). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States – Specific Benefits Include

• Paid Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment (below manager level only)
• Parental Leave
• One day volunteer time off
• $0 Money