Problem Management Analyst

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

The OpportunityWe’re seeking a Problem Management Analyst to join our team at Manulife. You’ll bring hands-on experience in IT Problem Management and a solid understanding of ITIL v4 best practices. You’ll lead root cause investigations, drive permanent solutions, and help ensure continued IT service reliability.Our Problem Management team facilitates and coordinates root cause investigations and operational improvements. We aim to minimize disruptive incidents and ensure applications and services remain available, reliable, and compliant with SLAs. We take pride in making a difference—and having fun while doing it!Position Responsibilities:Facilitate root cause investigations for incidents affecting production servicesApply RCA and guide others in their use (Familiarity with various RCA techniques like 5 Whys, Brainstorming, and Kepner-Tregoe)Use technical and infrastructure knowledge to support RCA effortsChampion a proactive culture of incident preventionCommunicate post-incident lessons learned to stakeholdersEnsure problem management activities meet SLA timelinesGuide investigations through the documented problem management processParticipate in cross-functional meetings (incident, problem, change)Promote automation to reduce manual errors and effortAdapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environmentBuild strong relationships with business partners, vendors, and IT teamsEnsure compliance with audit and operational risk standardsReport on service availability, performance, and recurring issues to support leadership decision-makingRequired Qualifications:1-3 years of experience in IT Problem Management or RCA facilitation and Incident ManagementPost-secondary education or equivalent experience in IT Operations/SupportITIL™ Foundation certification (v3 or v4)Strong customer service orientationConfidence to ask tough, probing questionsAbility to manage and guide investigations effectivelyExperience working with vendors and holding them accountableExcellent collaboration and relationship-building skillsTenacity in driving investigations to resolutionCommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionExperience with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow)Preferred Qualifications:A great sense of humor—our team works hard and has fun!Familiarity with RCA techniques from brainstorming to Kepner-TregoeRCA facilitation certificationAbility to motivate others to engage in problem managementUnderstanding of the Financial Services or Insurance industryExperience working with global teams across time zonesExperience with ServiceNow’s Problem Management moduleBackground in ITSM practices like Change, Incident, or Service Level ManagementITIL V3 or V4ServiceNowWhen you join our team:

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit .Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact .Working Arrangement Hybrid

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