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Senior Staff Problem Manager
full-timeSydney

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Sydney

Type

full-time

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Company Description

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

Job Description

Role

Problem Managers play an integral part in ServiceNow’s success, and we work closely with Development, Infrastructure, and Customer Support to manage known errors, mitigate impact, and drive remediation. 

What you get to do in this role

  • Drive root cause investigations for the high impact/high visibility escalated issues.
  • Collaborate with the cross functional teams to achieve the best resolution for our customers.
  • Ensure the prioritization, planning, and execution of problems to achieve the best results for the company and our customers 
  • Develop and implement evidence-driven quality and process improvement initiatives across the organization 
  • Contribute to the design of the Problem Management process, data modeling and reporting
  • Leading by example to cultivate and maintain a culture built on teamwork and collaboration.

 

     

    Qualifications

    Note: This position requires Australian Baseline Security Clearance. If offered employment, you must be willing to complete and successfully pass the adjudication process. Australian citizens currently residing in Australia will be considered.

    To be successful in this role you have

    • Minimum five (5) years of technical experience with at least two (2) years of problem/product management or an allied field within customer support, operations, or engineering.
    • Proficiency in problem management processes and methodologies.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct thorough root cause analysis.
    • Experience with IT service management tools, particularly the ServiceNow platform.
    • Strong scripting skills in JavaScript, Python, or equivalent languages, with the ability to develop scripts and tools to enhance problem management processes.
    • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field; ITIL certification preferred.

    Desirable Skills and Experience 

    • Strong understanding of compliance requirements and adherence to regulatory standards.
    • Have working knowledge and applied skills in ITIL, preferably ITIL v3, Change, Incident and Problem Management.
    • Knowledge of the ServiceNow product.
    • Understanding of Java or any other programming language

    Additional Information

    Work Personas

    We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. 

    Accommodations

    We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance. 

    Export Control Regulations

    For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. 

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  • Employee Type: Regular
  • Region: APAC - Asia Pacific
  • Work Persona: Flexible or Remote
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Root Cause Investigations,Cross Functional Collaboration,Problem Prioritization,Process Improvement,Data Modeling,Reporting,Teamwork,Collaboration,Problem Management Methodologies,Root Cause Analysis,IT Service Management Tools,ServiceNow Platform,JavaScript,Python,ITIL,Leadership

    About ServiceNow

    ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) makes the world work better for everyone. Our cloud-based platform and solutions help digitize and unify organizations so that they can find smarter, faster, better ways to make work flow. So employees and customers can be more connected, more innovative, and more agile. And we can all create the future we imagine. The world works with ServiceNow.

    For more information, visit www.servicenow.com.

    Team size: 10,001+ employees
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    Industry: Software Development

    What you'll do

    • Problem Managers drive root cause investigations for high impact/high visibility escalated issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal resolutions for customers. They ensure the prioritization, planning, and execution of problems while developing and implementing evidence-driven quality and process improvement initiatives.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does a Senior Staff Problem Manager do at ServiceNow?

    As a Senior Staff Problem Manager at ServiceNow, you will: problem Managers drive root cause investigations for high impact/high visibility escalated issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal resolutions for customers. They ensure the prioritization, planning, and execution of problems while developing and implementing evidence-driven quality and process improvement initiatives..

    Why join ServiceNow as a Senior Staff Problem Manager?

    ServiceNow is a leading Software Development company.

    Is the Senior Staff Problem Manager position at ServiceNow remote?

    The Senior Staff Problem Manager position at ServiceNow is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

    How do I apply for the Senior Staff Problem Manager position at ServiceNow?

    You can apply for the Senior Staff Problem Manager position at ServiceNow directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about ServiceNow on their website.