FIS

Vice President, Global Incident Management

FIS$160K — $200K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in incident management, technology, or resilience leadership, with enterprise-scale major incident command experience.
  • Demonstrated success in reducing MTTR and incident recurrence in 24x7 environments, especially in financial services or high-availability sectors.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent skills-based credentials required.
  • Ability to maintain calm under pressure, particularly during critical system downtime.
  • Expertise in briefing and influencing C-suite executives, translating technical challenges into business implications.
  • Experience building or transforming incident management functions from the ground up.
  • Proficient in modern resilience practices including ITIL, ITSM, SRE principles, and operational resilience regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Direct major incident response as the point of accountability for resolution across business lines.
  • Own KPIs like MTTR and recurrence targets, and report progress to executive leadership.
  • Develop and enforce the incident command operating model to ensure consistency and accountability.
  • Provide the C-suite with real-time status updates and post-incident analyses for transparency.
  • Engage with clients to ensure timely and clear communication during incidents.
  • Build and lead a global team of incident commanders with succession planning for scalability.
  • Coordinate across departments to mobilize resources quickly during high-severity incidents.

Benefits

  • Single point of accountability for a global incident command framework with significant authority.
  • Impact on systems that underpin the global financial infrastructure.
  • Opportunity to build and shape an entire operating model and team from the ground up.
  • Direct access to C-suite leadership, influencing high-stakes decisions.
Full Job Description

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Vice President of Global Incident Management leads our top-of-the-house incident management organization that resolves our most challenging incidents.  You will own how FIS coordinates, and resolves major technical, cyber, and life-safety events across all business lines.  You will have accountability when severity is highest and visibility reaches the C-Suite.  And you will build the operating model, the command discipline, and the team that make FIS the industry standard for resilience.

If you are energized by high-stakes command, obsessed with mean-time-to-resolve, and driven to turn every incident into durable enterprise-wide improvement, this is the seat.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

1. Major incident command. Direct critical incident response across all business lines as the single point of accountability for coordinated resolution, stakeholder alignment, and time-to-restore.

2. Measurable resilience gains. Own the MTTR, TTN, and recurrence targets, and the KPIs and reporting cadence that prove year-over-year improvement to executive leadership.

3. The operating model. Evolve and enforce command roles, severity classification, escalation paths, and hand-offs so execution is consistent and accountability is unmistakable during live events.

4. Executive situational awareness. Deliver real-time status, decisions and asks, and post-incident narratives that give the C-suite a clear, credible view of impact and trajectory.

5. Client trust under fire. Partner with the Client Office so affected clients receive timely, accurate communication and a visible path to green throughout an event.

6. A world-class team. Build, develop, and lead a global team of incident commanders and future leaders, with coverage, rotation, and succession depth built to scale.

7. Cross-functional orchestration. Mobilize SRE, engineering, technology, and client-facing field teams so the right resources engage at the right severity, fast.

8. A culture of continuous improvement. Run drills and tabletops, inspect past and present execution with rigor, and sharpen playbooks so every event makes the next one shorter.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

  • [15]+ years in incident management, technology, site reliability, or resilience leadership, including significant time leading major incident command at enterprise scale.
  • A track record of measurably reducing MTTR and incident recurrence in complex, mission-critical, 24x7 environments.  Financial services, payments, cloud, or other regulated high-availability sectors strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree or a skills-based equivalent
  • Command presence. You are the calm center when systems are down, executives are watching, and clients are exposed. 
  • Executive fluency. You brief and influence at the C-suite level, translating technical reality into business impact and clear asks without losing precision.
  • A builder, not a caretaker. You have stood up or transformed an incident or resilience function, not only operated one that already existed.
  • Deep command of modern resilience practice. ITIL and ITSM, SRE principles, severity and escalation design, and post-incident and RCA discipline.  Familiarity with operational resilience expectations such as DORA, SEC, and GDPR is a plus.
  • Genuine passion for client trust. You treat every incident as a moment to protect, and rebuild, the client relationship, not a ticket to close.

WHY THIS ROLE

  • Mandate and authority. You are the single point of accountability for our global incident command framework, with the mandate to set the standard and the visibility to match.
  • Scale that matters. Your decisions help protect the systems the global financial system runs on.
  • Build, do not inherit. Shape the operating model, the team, and the culture.  This is a founder's seat inside a Fortune 500.
  • Executive proximity. This role operates at C-suite adjacency, with your work regularly in front of the CEO and senior leadership.


Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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About FIS

Fidelity National Information Solutions is the nation’s most comprehensive source for real estate-related data, technology solutions.

FIS Careers

Join the vibrant team at FIS, a global leader in financial services technology. With a workforce of over 55,000 worldwide, FIS fosters a culture of innovation and leadership, offering unmatched opportunities for growth and professional development. Work You’ll Do At FIS, we empower the financial world with cutting-edge technology solutions, and we need your unique skills to help us redefine the future of finance. Whether you're looking for a position in software development, project management, or client services, FIS offers a dynamic range of job opportunities. Transform the Industry Be part of a team that is at the forefront of driving innovation in banking, payments, capital markets, and wealth management. FIS is where finance meets technology. By joining us, you will not only transform businesses but shape the way the world uses money. Innovative Work Environment FIS is committed to fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. With diversity training and leadership programs, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is integral to our mission to empower the world with better financial technology. Career Growth and Development FIS believes in nurturing talent and leadership from within. With a plethora of training programs, workshops, and seminars, FIS is dedicated to your career advancement. From internships to leadership roles, your journey at FIS is filled with endless possibilities. Our robust networking events and professional development sessions ensure you have the tools to succeed in your career. Benefits and Culture Choosing a career at FIS means joining a family that values work-life balance and offers substantial benefits. Enjoy health, vision, and dental insurance, competitive retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Our culture promotes not just professional growth but personal well-being. Join Our Team Explore the numerous job opportunities at FIS where your skills can lead to meaningful outcomes. We are continuously hiring curious, creative, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive change in the fintech industry. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest in career opportunities and company news by joining our FIS Careers Network. Tailor your job search with personalized alerts and get insider tips that can help you craft the perfect resume and ace your interviews. Discover how your career can flourish by joining a team that’s dedicated to redefining the financial services landscape. Search FIS jobs today and see where your ambition can take you! [SEARCH FIS JOBS] Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. [READ CAREERS BLOG] Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at FIS.
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Size
65,000 employees
Market Cap
$39.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$158 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+9.5%
Revenue
$12.5 billion
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