Service Delivery Manager

Transaction Network Services (TNS); Maryland; On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays & Vacations

401K with company match

Job summary

Transaction Network Services (TNS) is seeking a Service Delivery Manager to lead client engagements, oversee daily operations, and report performance metrics for financial services clients. You will work with sales, product, and support teams to maximize value and retention.

The role requires strong relationship management, a customer-first mindset, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in service delivery, client success, account management, or related role in financial services/fintech.
• Customer-first mindset focused on exceptional outcomes.
• Strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
• Self-motivated, proactive, eager to learn and grow.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes ambiguous environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple workstreams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and common business tools.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and service governance skills.
• PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2/Agile) or substantial practical project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage client engagements throughout the service delivery lifecycle for a seamless experience.
• Foster relationships with clients at all levels, from users to executives.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery and performance against standards.
• Monitor and report service delivery metrics; drive improvements and satisfaction.
• Coordinate and support resolution of inquiries, issues, and delivery projects.
• Develop understanding of client objectives to deliver maximum value.
• Identify opportunities to improve service, increase adoption, and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Support to demonstrate value and growth.
• Stay informed on industry trends, markets, and product enhancements.
• Capture feedback to drive operational improvements and product direction.
• Act as trusted advisor to promote long-term partnership and success.

Skills

Financial services knowledge

Client success

Relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Documentation & reporting

PM certifications desirable

Multitasking across workstreams

Tools

MS Office

Job description

An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence!

Overview

A career as a Service Delivery Manager offers the opportunity to build and maintain strong relationships with some of the world's leading financial services organizations while overseeing daily client engagement, operational performance, and service delivery reporting. Customer success is at the heart of everything we do, and you will play a key role in ensuring clients receive exceptional service, trusted advice, and measurable value from our partnership. This position is critical to client retention, leveraging your financial services expertise and relationship management skills to deliver outstanding outcomes. If you enjoy collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, thrive in a high-performing environment, and are motivated by solving complex challenges for clients, you will be successful in this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage client engagements throughout the service delivery lifecycle, ensuring a seamless and positive client experience.
• Foster strong relationships with clients at all levels, from daily users through to senior decision-makers and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery and operational performance in line with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on service delivery metrics, driving continuous improvement and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate and support the resolution of client inquiries, service issues, and delivery-related projects.
• Develop a deep understanding of client business objectives, operational priorities, and product requirements to deliver maximum value.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve service, increase product adoption, reduce client downtime, and enhance the overall client experience.
• Partner closely with Sales, Product, and Support teams to demonstrate value, strengthen client partnerships, and identify opportunities for growth.
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, financial markets, and product enhancements to effectively support client needs.
• Capture and advocate for client feedback, helping drive operational improvements and influence future product development.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, promoting long-term partnership, retention, and success.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Working knowledge of financial services, capital markets, or related financial technology sectors.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Service Delivery, Client Success, Account Management, Project Management, or a related client-facing role within financial services, fintech, or technology.
• Demonstrated customer-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional client outcomes.
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior decision-makers.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to seek solutions and continuously expand knowledge and expertise.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, dynamic, and occasionally ambiguous environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to identify issues, manage risks, and drive resolution.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, stakeholders, priorities, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common business productivity tools.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and service governance skills.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Alternatively, candidates with significant practical experience leading client-facing projects, service delivery initiatives, or operational improvement programs within a financial services or technology environment will also be considered.

For this role, we anticipate paying $135,000 - $145,000 annually. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

TNS offers a competitive benefit package including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401K plan with company match.

If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about!

TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.