Senior Major Incident Manager

Company: Akkodis
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Senior Major Incident & Incident Manager

Location: Belfast (Office-based with on‑call requirements)

Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Major Incident & Incident Manager to lead a high‑performing team delivering 24/7 incident management services within a fast‑paced technology operations environment.

Based in a Belfast command hub, you will play a pivotal role in managing critical incidents, ensuring service continuity, and driving operational excellence across the organisation.

You will act as a senior escalation point for complex, high‑severity incidents, guiding teams through resolution while maintaining strong stakeholder communication throughout.

Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the Major Incident Management team
  • Act as the primary escalation point for major incidents
  • Ensure incidents are resolved within SLAs
  • Provide executive summaries during P1 incidents
  • Manage escalations and cross‑functional coordination
  • Produce weekly and monthly MI reports
  • Maintain and improve processes and documentation
  • Drive continuous improvement
  • Coach and mentor team members
  • Monitor team performance
  • Collaborate with stakeholders
  • Identify future skills requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Experience managing major incidents in complex IT environments
  • Strong ITIL Incident Management knowledge
  • Public and private sector experience
  • Familiarity with ITSM tools
  • Microsoft 365 knowledge (Teams, SharePoint)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Documentation and reporting capability
  • Understanding of Incident and Problem Management
  • ITIL awareness or certification

Key Competencies

  • Calm decision‑making under pressure
  • Leadership and people management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Analytical thinking
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Collaborative approach

Why Apply?

Opportunity to lead critical incident management in a high‑impact environment and contribute to process improvements while developing professionally within a collaborative technology team.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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Posted: May 19th, 2026