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Critical/Major Incident Manager II - Hybrid

AT Unum Group
Unum Group

Critical/Major Incident Manager II - Hybrid

Columbia, SC

Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures.

Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company - not just insurers.

We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo.

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General Summary:

The Critical/Major Incident Manager II leads and coordinates responses to high-priority incidents, oversees post-incident reviews, and ensures internal and third-party IT services meet expected performance levels. This role also participates in a 24x7 on-call rotation.

As an individual contributor and technical subject matter expert, this role provides technical expertise to lead projects, consults with technical and business teams for direction, and occasionally serves as a liaison between business areas and IT functions to ensure service and change delivery.

The opportunity requires strong planning and prioritization skills, enabling independent work with minimal guidance. The IT Service Manager II mentors and trains junior staff while contributing to process improvement initiatives.

Location: 2 days onsite per week at our Portland, ME. Chattanooga, TN, Columbia, SC or Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA campus

Job Specifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in the IT field.
  • ITIL certified with proven expertise in ITIL processes (incident, problem, change, and release management).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels and contexts.
  • Strong leadership in incident response, problem ticket management, escalation, and post-incident reviews.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Agile/Lean leadership principles.
  • Experience driving process improvements and governance.
  • Skilled in managing change and guiding service provider teams through transitions.
  • Critical thinker with a proactive approach to problem resolution.
  • Experience in service delivery involving complex, multi-supplier ecosystems (e.g., public, private, and hybrid cloud).
  • Self-motivated with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Capable of prioritizing and managing tasks effectively, even under pressure in a 24x7 operational environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Incident and Problem Management:

  • Lead and execute incident responses, ensuring clear, accurate, and concise updates are communicated as per standard operating procedures.
  • Manage incidents, escalate to Escalation Manager when necessary, and oversee the resolution process.
  • Own the completion of problem records, ensuring root cause analysis is conducted and post-incident reviews are completed.
  • Identifies areas for improvement of capabilities, leveraging post-incident analysis to drive service enhancements.

Process Management and Governance:

  • Has responsibility for the smooth implementation of change into the production environment by delivering multiple ITIL disciplines and helping ensure they are followed.
  • Follows established incident and problem management processes, contributing feedback and suggestions for process improvements.
  • Creates and assesses incident/problem reports to support governance, management, and process goals.
  • Assists with enterprise process management initiatives and identifies needs for document updates.

Service Delivery and Management:

  • In collaboration with the IT Delivery Manager or Director, works with projects, the business, and internal/external IT service providers to define and understand Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Operational Support models when new services are delivered or reviewed.
  • Coordinates closely with service providers for ongoing Operational Readiness when operational changes associated with services are required.
  • For agreed services, evaluates and reviews service performance and technical information provided by the service suppliers.
  • Ensures a cohesive, high-quality service is seen by the business by working closely with other IT teams across the enterprise to ensure service.

Collaboration and Reporting:

  • Develops excellent relationships with service suppliers and can influence behavior.
  • Provides meaningful reporting as agreed with the business to track service delivery and identify areas for improvement.
  • Runs planning and prioritization activities with their team, the business, and internal/external IT service providers.
  • Collaborates with team members to create and improve training materials, participates in ongoing training sessions, and mentors less experienced team members.

On-Call and Rotational Support:

  • Participates in a 24x7 on-call rotation, ensuring operational support is consistently maintained.
  • Maintains and updates the on-call calendar to reflect planned leave and activities.

Project Management:

  • Works with IT teams as required to plan and run small to medium projects.
  • Has strong project delivery skills and works closely with other enterprise service delivery areas.

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Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best - both inside and outside the office.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$73,300.00-$150,500.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

Company:
Unum

Client-provided location(s): Columbia, SC, USA
Job ID: Unum_Group-860122862
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)