Service Operations Manager

Langate; New York (NY); Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Service Operations Manager to oversee the service team and enhance service delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in IT service management, strong technical skills in Microsoft 365 and Azure, and proven leadership capabilities. This is a permanent full-time role with remote work flexibility and competitive benefits including unlimited time off.

Benefits

Remote Work

Certifications and Training Program

Unlimited Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years working in IT MSP or similar IT Service Desk team.
• Minimum of 5+ years as Infrastructure IT Engineer (T2 or T3) or Team Lead.
• Minimum of 3+ years in IT Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the service team, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Build and optimize service operations processes to enhance service delivery.
• Facilitate service team meetings and ensure clear communication.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Strong technical background within Microsoft 365 and Azure Ecosystem

Proven leadership in service delivery management

Excellent communication and team management skills

Knowledge of current technology trends

Education

ITIL

CAPM

PMP

Project +

M365 or Azure Fundamentals

Job description

Position Overview

As a key leader within our organization, you will be responsible for steering our service team, ensuring excellence in service delivery, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This role is pivotal in shaping our service operations and aligning them with our strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, manage and hold accountable the service team, fostering accountability, innovation, and collaboration.

• Process Development: Build and optimize service operations processes to enhance service delivery.

• Daily Coordination: Facilitate weekly service team and daily stand-up meetings, ensuring clear communication and actionable follow-ups.

• Project Management: Develop project plans, assign resources and provide regular project status updates and efficiently manage resource allocation across the service pipeline. Facilitate project kick-off calls and lessons learned documentation.

• Change Management: Handle change orders and direct service change requests, ensuring seamless execution.

• Documentation Management: Ownership of documentation structure, SOP quality and adherence.

• Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to service desk processes in line with company policies.

• Service Level Management: Monitor and achieve service level objectives across all service incidents and requests.

• Vendor Relations: Maintain regular communication with key third-party vendors, ensuring alignment with service objectives.

• Strategic Reviews: Conduct technology alignment reviews, providing insightful recommendations.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication skills

• Strong technical background within Microsoft 365 and Azure Ecosystem

• Proven leadership in service delivery management

• Excellent communication and team management skills

• Knowledge of current technology trends

• Minimum of 5+ years working in IT MSP or similar IT Service Desk team

• Minimum of 5+ years as Infrastructure IT Engineer (T2 or T3) or Team Lead

• Minimum of 3+ years in IT Project Management

• 1 or more of the following certifications or similar

• ITIL

• CAPM

• PMP

• Project +

• M365 or Azure Fundamentals

Personal Skills

• Self-motivated and driven

• Builder of process and systems

• Results oriented

• Strategic thinker with ability to execute

• Precise and detailed

• Clear and assertive communication style

Metrics & KPIs

• Service Gross Margin

• SLA Adherence

• Standards Compliance

Details

Role: Service Operations Manager

Department: Service Delivery

Reports To: CEO

Location: Remote, Global

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Benefits: Remote Work, Certifications and Training Program. Unlimited Time Off