About LumenLumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.The RoleAs Manager within our IT organization, you will be responsible for overseeing the IT Operations Center, which provides 24/7 support for the IT infrastructure and services of our organization and includes the major incident management team, which handles the resolution of critical incidents that affect the business continuity and customer satisfaction.LocationThis role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States.The Main Responsibilities
As an IT Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the IT operations center, which provides 24/7 support for the IT infrastructure and services of our organization.
You will also lead the major incident management team, which handles the resolution of critical incidents that affect business continuity and customer satisfaction.
You will work closely with other IT managers, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure the alignment of IT operations with the business objectives and strategies.
You will also monitor the performance, availability, and reliability of the IT systems and services, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality and efficiency of the IT operations.
What We Look For in a CandidateRequired Qualifications :
Preferred three to five years of experience in IT operations management or lead position, preferably in a large and complex IT environment or similar Team Lead experience.
Preferred experience in leading and managing IT operations center and major incident management teams or similar experience.
Strong knowledge of IT service management frameworks and best practices, such as ITIL
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Effective performance management of all staff, including objectives setting and development plans
Preferred Qualifications:
Build good relationships with our clients, peer managers and other Lumen teams through appropriate communication and teamwork.
Must have excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills
Strong quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills, with demonstrated ability to determine root cause to performance shortfalls and implement corrective actions
Ability to develop effective key collaborative relationships across organizational boundaries and experience working within and managing virtual teams
Ability to develop and motivate employees to do what it takes to get things done, set an example by embodying Lumen’s unifying principles
Certifications in IT service management are a plus.
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