Service Delivery Manager

Adecco; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is looking for 5 Service Delivery Managers in the Manchester area. This role involves managing service delivery, maintaining client satisfaction, and driving improvements within a hybrid working environment. Candidates must have service delivery experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. SC clearance is required, along with UK citizenship.

Qualifications

• Experience in service delivery with a focus on client satisfaction and cost efficiency.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• A good understanding of ITIL (V3/V4) processes and service management best practices.
• Awareness of cloud and end-user services.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Implement and manage a service governance plan.
• Collaborate to monitor service status and deliver outcomes.
• Oversee financial performance, including forecasting and invoicing.
• Represent delivery in client discussions.

Skills

Service delivery experience

Strong communication skills

Understanding of ITIL processes

Proactive problem-solving

Knowledge of cloud services

Job description

Overview

A Leading Consultancy is seeking 5 Service Delivery Managers for their Manchester office, with hybrid working (2-3 days a week). Due to the nature of the role this position will require the successful candidate to undergo SC clearance and be a Sole UK National.

As a Service Delivery Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the effective delivery of infrastructure Managed Services to our clients. You'll be responsible for managing contract and financial obligations, maintaining client satisfaction, and driving continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a global delivery account in a first-generation outsourcing environment, enabling transformational change and the rollout of best practices.

Your role

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted point of contact for service delivery and escalation.
• Implement and manage a service governance plan, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and continuously improved.
• Collaborate with internal teams to monitor service status, resolve issues, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Oversee financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, and cost management, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Represent delivery in client discussions, ensuring contractual obligations and service expectations are met.

Your skills and experience

• Experience in service delivery with a focus on client satisfaction and cost efficiency.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal teams.
• A good understanding of ITIL (V3/V4) processes and service management best practices.
• Awareness of cloud and end-user services, and how they contribute to operational success.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to managing challenges and driving improvements.

Your security clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.

Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.