Company Description
Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
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Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic, transformational Service Owner to join the Onsite Technology Support. The Service Owner has a pivotal role within the End User Support organization, responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and continuous improvement of services provided by the Onsite Technology Support Team. This role is essential in ensuring the services align with business objectives, delivers significant value to stakeholders, and complies with all relevant standards.
Essential Functions
Transformational Leadership - Drive transformational change within the service by identifying and implementing innovative solutions that address evolving business needs.Service Efficiency - Oversee the efficient operation of the service, ensuring optimal performance and swift resolution of any issues.Continuous Improvement - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality, informed by performance data and stakeholder feedback.Automation/Self Services – Be passionate about automating and simplifying process and drive a culture of self-servicesStrategic Alignment - Ensure that the service's strategic direction is closely aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.Stakeholder Engagement - Maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and expectations managed.Risk Management - Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
The Service Owner will drive transformational change within the services provided, ensuring it evolves to meet future business needs and technological advancements.
Service Transition - Manage the transition of new or changed services into the operational environment, ensuring minimal disruption to existing services and operations. Identify and manage risks associated with the service, ensuring that any potential issues are mitigated before they can impact the service. Track volume/issues of services transitionService Operation - Oversee the day-to-day operation of services, ensuring they meet agreed-upon service levels and performance targets. Ensure that the service is delivered effectively and efficiently. Responsible for any issues that arise and must ensure that they are resolved in a timely manner. Responsible to run Operational Reviews.Capacity and Demand Management - Define and manage capacity and demand for the services in a way that anticipates future growth and transformational needs. Ensure the service can scale efficiently to meet changing organizational demands.Service Improvement - Continuously monitor service channels and review performance metrics to identify transformational opportunities for improvement. Leverage data analytics and data insights to drive OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) that enhance service quality and effectiveness.Stakeholder Management - Engage with and manage relationships with End User Support, Business Partners, and Business stakeholders involved in the service, ensuring communication and collaboration. Ensure stakeholder needs are anticipated, met, and expectations are managed throughout the service lifecycle.Risk Management - Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with the service, with a focus on transformational risk mitigation strategies. Ensure that potential issues are proactively addressed before they impact service delivery.Compliance - Ensure the services comply with all Corporate Key Controls, and organizational policies, ensuring the service remains fully compliant.Collaboration - Collaborate with peer stakeholders across other End User Systems operations engineering functions to drive improvements.ITSM Expertise - Lead transformational initiatives to improve ITSM practices within the organization and provide guidance on best practices.Budgeting and Cost Management - Ongoing transformational approach, seeking cost-saving opportunities while maintaining or enhancing service quality. Monitor financial performance to ensure alignment with organizational goals and recommend adjustments as needed.
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhDBachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Management, or a related field.6 years of experience in IT Service Management, with a focus on Service Ownership or management.Strong knowledge of ITSM frameworks and tools, particularly ServiceNow.Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.Proven experience in strategic planning, transformational leadership, and operational management.Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical and business issues and solutions across multiple organizational levels, both internally and externally.Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.Proven experience in transformational risk management, budgeting, and ensuring compliance within an IT service environment.Natural collaborator with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.Self-motivated with the ability to exercise independent judgment with minimal direction from supervisor.Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and assignments.Good understanding of process orientation, understanding of project management techniques, methodologies, and best practices.Candidate must have demonstrated and be prepared to exhibit initiative and ownership of project success.Ability to set goals and objectives, prioritize, and manage situations to satisfactory completion.ITIL certification or equivalent.Experience with ServiceNow ITSM Tool.Experience managing large-scale IT services in a dynamic and transformational environment.Familiarity with OKRs and other performance management frameworks.Proven track record of driving change and transformation.Experience leading and working with highly effective teams through major technology transformations.Demonstrated understanding of tools and technologies and metrics-driven approach to Service Operations.Strong conviction to drive things to closure with a high sense of ownership, low ego, and a proactive, solution-oriented attitude.Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and independent judgment.
Additional Information
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 105,900.00 to 153,550.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.