Service Readiness & Improvement Lead

Big Red Recruitment

England

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Big Red Recruitment is seeking a Service Transition Manager to ensure new IT services are ready for go-live, tested, documented, supported and handed over to business as usual. You will investigate recurring incidents, supplier performance and post-live support across IT, suppliers and operations, driving improvements for a reliable technology experience.

You'll combine ITIL and change management practices with strong communication to align stakeholders and deliver consistent service quality

Qualifications

  • Experience in IT service management.
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and service transition.
  • Strong communication and collaboration across IT, suppliers and operations.

Responsibilities

  • Own service transition and readiness for new and changed IT services.
  • Ensure testing, support, documentation, training and handovers are ready before go-live.
  • Analyze incidents and user feedback to identify recurring problems.
  • Drive continual service improvement rather than just reporting on it.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to meet agreed service levels.
  • Work with senior stakeholders to find better IT solutions.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify, optimise and automate services.
  • Help ensure a consistent technology experience across multiple sites.

Skills

ITIL knowledge
Stakeholder management
Communication skills
Problem solving

Job description

Big Red Recruitment is seeking a Service Transition Manager to ensure new IT services are ready for go-live, tested, documented, supported and handed over to business as usual. You will investigate recurring incidents, supplier performance and post-live support across IT, suppliers and operations, driving improvements for a reliable technology experience.

You'll combine ITIL and change management practices with strong communication to align stakeholders and deliver consistent service quality

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