Senior Service Delivery Manager

Ghobash Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Service Delivery Manager to lead IT managed services delivery. This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional to ensure compliance with SLAs while driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. You will manage a talented team, optimize IT service operations, and foster strong client relationships. Your expertise in ITIL practices and experience with ITSM platforms will be critical in enhancing service delivery. If you are passionate about IT service management and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT service delivery with 5+ years in a managerial role.
• ITIL v4, PMP, PRINCE2 certified, with knowledge of networking and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT managed services delivery, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are met.
• Act as primary client contact, conducting regular meetings and service reviews.
• Manage service budgets, drive revenue growth, and track performance metrics.

Skills

IT Service Delivery

Client Management

Incident Management

Problem Resolution

Change Management

Financial Management

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in IT

Tools

ServiceNow

BMC Remedy

Freshservice

Ansible

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

The Senior Service Delivery Manager (SDM) is responsible for ensuring high-quality IT managed services delivery to clients while maintaining SLAs, improving operational efficiency, and driving customer satisfaction. This role involves managing a team of service professionals, optimizing IT service operations, and fostering strong client relationships to ensure the smooth execution of IT managed services, including cloud, network, security, and application support.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Service Delivery Management & Operations:

1. Oversee end-to-end IT managed services delivery, ensuring compliance with SLAs and KPIs.
2. Lead service teams in managing incidents, requests, problem resolution, and change management.
3. Continuously optimize IT operations by implementing ITIL best practices and automation.
4. Maintain high availability of critical IT infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
5. Ensure proactive monitoring, reporting, and service reviews to minimize downtime.

2. Client & Stakeholder Management:

1. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
2. Conduct regular client meetings, QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews), and service improvement discussions.
3. Address escalations, resolve service-related issues, and manage crisis situations effectively.
4. Work closely with internal teams (network, security, cloud, DevOps) to deliver seamless service.
5. Implement and enforce ITIL best practices for service delivery, incident, problem, and change management.
6. Develop and maintain service catalogs, SLAs, and operational procedures.
7. Drive service improvement initiatives using ITSM platforms like ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, or Manage Engine.

3. Financial & Performance Management:

1. Manage service budgets, cost optimization, and resource allocation.
2. Drive service revenue growth and profitability by identifying upsell opportunities.
3. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and service efficiency metrics.
4. Lead and mentor a team of service desk engineers, technical support staff, and service managers.
5. Conduct performance reviews, training programs, and succession planning.
6. Manage third-party vendors and service providers to ensure contractual adherence.

4. Security, Compliance & Risk Management:

1. Ensure IT services comply with industry regulations (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST).
2. Enforce security best practices, incident response, and data protection policies.
3. Mitigate risks by conducting regular service audits and assessments.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's in computer science, or a related field.
2. ITIL v4, PMP, PRINCE2 Certified.
3. 8+ years in IT service delivery, with 5+ years in a managerial role.
4. Experience with ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, Freshservice).
5. Knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure.
6. Familiarity with DevOps and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes).

Desired Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in IT.
2. 10+ years in IT service delivery, with 5+ years in a managerial role.