Problem and Escalation Manager

3 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa NTT Full time

Continue to make an impact with a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. At NTT DATA, we are renowned for our technical excellence, leading innovations, and making a difference for our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it's a place where you can continue to grow, belong, and thrive.

Your career here is about believing in yourself and seizing new opportunities and challenges. It's about expanding your skills and expertise in your current role and preparing yourself for future advancements. That's why we encourage you to take every opportunity to further your career within our great global team.

Grow Your Career with NTT DATA

The Problem and Escalation Manager is responsible for:

• Root Cause Analysis: Investigating the underlying reasons behind incidents.

• Proactive Problem Management: Analysing trends and historical data to prevent future issues.

• Incident and Service Analysis: Examining incidents and services to improve overall performance.

What you'll be doing

Key Role Responsibilities:

  • Proactive Incident Prevention: Analyzing historical data to identify and prevent potential incidents before they occur.
  • Problem Identification: Recording and identifying issues proactively.
  • Investigation and Diagnosis: Investigating and diagnosing problems.
  • Advanced Issue Resolution: Performing in-depth analysis and resolving complex issues.
  • Major Incident Handling: Addressing critical incident escalations.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Identifying underlying causes and preventing recurrences.
  • Workarounds and Solutions: Developing workarounds and solutions for incidents.
  • Change Requests: Submitting change requests to eliminate known problems.
  • Documentation: Documenting known errors and knowledge articles.
  • Resolution and Closure: Ensuring problem resolution and closure.
  • Client Influence: Understanding and influencing client operating models.

Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

  • At least 15 years plus in an escalation manager role
  • ITIL and Project Management knowledge and experience: Proficiency in ITIL practices and project management techniques
  • ITIL foundation v3/v4 certification (requisite)
  • A+ and N+ certifications (advantageous)
  • Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving & Decision Making, Fishbone Analysis or 6 Sigma experience (advantageous)
  • Critical Thinking and Root Cause Analysis: Ability to analyze complex issues, identify underlying cause and finding effective solutions
  • Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple problems
  • Interpersonal Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills at a senior management level
  • Relationship Management: Ability to manage relationships with peers and managers
  • Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
  • Mentoring: Willingness to mentor less experienced team members

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Accelerate your career with us. Apply today



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