Service Manager (SAP Powertrain Applications)

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Job summary

A renowned automotive company seeks a Service Manager for SAP Powertrain Applications. The role involves managing IT service providers, overseeing service desk operations, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. The successful candidate will have significant experience in service management, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT service management, preferably in a service manager role.
• Proven experience managing IT service providers and vendor relationships.
• ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT service provider relationships and ensure compliance with contracts.
• Oversee the service desk operations for incident resolution.
• Lead initiatives for service quality and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Management, or related field

Tools

IT service management tools

Monitoring software

Job description

Recruiter:

Profile Personnel

Job Ref:

3696835285

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Location:

East London, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Service Manager (SAP Powertrain Applications) required for a renowned automotive company

Remote role

Qualification And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT service management, preferably in a service manager or similar role.
• Proven experience managing IT service providers and vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools within an SAP context.
• Strong background in service desk operations and incident management.
• ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent is preferred.

Job Requirements

• Technical Skills: Familiarity with IT service management tools and monitoring software
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze performance metrics and produce actionable insights
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities with experience in managing teams and driving performance
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to resolving issues.

Outputs

Contract and Vendor Management:

• Manage the relationship with the IT Service Provider, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor and evaluate service provider performance against defined KPIs and SLAs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for escalations and issues related to service delivery.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and maintain documentation of service performance

Service Desk Management:

• Oversee the service desk operations to ensure timely and effective resolution of incidents and requests.
• Implement and maintain best practices in service desk processes, including incident management, problem management, and request fulfillment.
• Collaborate with the IT Service Provider to enhance service desk capabilities and user experience.
• Analyze service desk metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Monitoring Team Oversight:

• Lead the monitoring team to ensure proactive monitoring of application performance and availability.
• Develop and implement monitoring strategies to detect issues before they impact users.
• Coordinate with development and operations teams to address performance issues and optimize application functionality.
• Ensure that all incidents are logged, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with business units to understand their needs and ensure that services align with business objectives
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on service performance, issues, and improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for service enhancement and process optimization.
• Lead initiatives to improve service quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to ensure application services are competitive and effective

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.