IT Service Lifecycle Manager

La Fosse Associates; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Birmingham seeks an experienced IT Service Lifecycle Manager to oversee the entire lifecycle of IT services in line with ITIL practices. The role involves leading service lifecycle management and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate has over 7 years in IT Service Management, including leadership experience, and familiarity with ITSM tools. This position offers hybrid working options and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Commitment to responsible business practices

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in IT Service Management.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role managing ITIL processes.
• Proven track record in service lifecycle management and service transitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process to ensure services meet business needs and are scalable and sustainable.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date service portfolio aligned with strategic objectives.
• Plan, test, and deploy software and service releases with minimal disruption.
• Manage changes effectively and facilitate CAB meetings.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and third parties, ensuring compliance with IT policies.

Skills

Expertise in IT service lifecycle and ITIL processes

Strong knowledge of Change and Release Management

Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Remedy)

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Education

ITIL Foundation v4 (preferred)

Advanced ITIL certifications (preferred)

Project management certifications (desirable)

Tools

ServiceNow

BMC Remedy

Job description

IT Service Lifecycle Manager

Location : Birmingham

Salary : £65,000 – £75,000 per annum

Department : Information Technology Services – Service Management

Reports To : Head of IT Service Desk and IT Service Transition

Working Hours : 35 hours per week (9 : 30am – 5 : 30pm). Agile and flexible working patterns considered. Hybrid working : up to 40% from home, 60% in office.

Role Overview

La Fosse are seeking an experienced IT Service Lifecycle Manager to join our global Infrastructure & Operations team. This role is pivotal in managing the full lifecycle of IT services, ensuring they are strategised, designed, transitioned, operated, and continually improved in line with ITIL best practices. You will also lead our Change Advisory Board (CAB) and oversee key processes such as Service Portfolio Management, Release Management, and Change Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Lifecycle Management : Lead the process to ensure services meet business needs and are scalable and sustainable.
• Service Portfolio Management : Maintain an accurate, up-to-date service portfolio aligned with strategic objectives.
• Release Management : Plan, test, and deploy software and service releases with minimal disruption.
• Change Management : Manage changes effectively and facilitate CAB meetings.
• Stakeholder Management : Build strong relationships with internal teams and third parties, ensuring compliance with IT policies and security standards.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• ITIL Foundation v4 (preferred)
• Advanced ITIL certifications (preferred)
• Project management certifications (desirable)

Experience

• Minimum 7 years in IT Service Management
• At least 3 years in a leadership role managing ITIL processes
• Proven track record in service lifecycle management and service transitions
• Experience managing virtual CAB meetings and stakeholder relationships

  Skills

  • Expertise in IT service lifecycle and ITIL processes
  • Strong knowledge of Change and Release Management
  • Familiarity with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Remedy)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  Why Join Us?

  We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to responsible business practices.

  Interested? Apply now and become part of a global team delivering exceptional IT services.