Head of Problem Management and Continuous Improvement (Sr. Director - Information Security)

Worldpay

$150K — $180K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in operations, technology, service management, risk, resiliency, or related field; or equivalent experience
  • 10 years of relevant work experience
  • 5-7+ years of managerial experience in technical IT security
  • Strong change management and organizational influence skills
  • Systems thinker with an ability to identify interconnected operational issues
  • Experience in building high-performing teams and developing future leaders

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to identify and resolve process weaknesses and operational vulnerabilities
  • Translate lessons from operational disruptions into actionable improvement plans
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency and service performance
  • Analyze incident trends and stakeholder feedback to recommend improvements
  • Collaborate with organizational leaders to establish performance expectations and promote continuous improvement practices

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 3 days in the office (Cincinnati, OH or Atlanta, GA)
  • Opportunity for growth in a leadership role
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Emphasis on team collaboration and problem-solving
  • Access to operational excellence certifications like ITIL and Lean Six Sigma
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must be a US Citizen or a valid Green Card Holder.

This position is hybrid 3 days per week in the in the following office locations: Cincinnati, OH or Atlanta, GA

What you'll own

  • Lead efforts to uncover and address recurring issues, process weaknesses, and operational vulnerabilities that impact performance, customer experience, or organizational resilience.


  • Ensure lessons learned from incidents, operational disruptions, audit findings, and performance gaps are translated into actionable improvement plans with clear ownership, timelines, and measurable outcomes.


  • Lead a portfolio of continuous improvement efforts focused on increasing operational efficiency, reducing risk, improving service performance, and strengthening organizational readiness.


  • Analyze incident trends, operational metrics, stakeholder feedback, and emerging risks to identify patterns, anticipate issues, and recommend targeted improvement opportunities.


  • Partner with leaders across the organization to embed problem-solving disciplines, establish performance expectations, and drive adoption of continuous improvement practices.


What you'll bring

  • Bachelor's degree in operations, technology, service management, risk, resiliency, or transformation functions or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience plus 10 years of experience of relevant work experience


  • 5-7+ years of managerial experience, leading a team within technical IT security, such as security operations analytics, or engineering.


  • Strong change management and organizational influence skills


  • Systems thinker who can identify interconnected operational issues


  • Proven ability to build high-performing teams and develop future leaders


It's a bonus if you have

  • Act like an owner: We take accountability - working at pace to own our outcomes. We empower each other to make decisions. We're innovative - always finding better ways to deliver impact.


  • Win as one team: We value personal connections - moving forward together with clarity. We build inclusive and global teams - embracing different perspectives and ideas. It's always 'we,' never 'me.' We're determined to succeed together.


  • Operational Excellence Certifications:


  • ITIL Problem Management certification


  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt


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