Service Manager (SAP Powertrain Applications)

Profile Personnel; East London; Vor Ort; ZAR 600.000 - 800.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive company seeks a Service Manager (SAP Powertrain Applications) to oversee IT service management, vendor relationships, and service desk operations in a remote role. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, IT service management experience, and ITIL certification. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with contracts, leading monitoring teams, and enhancing service quality to align with business needs. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Manage the relationship with the IT Service Provider, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Oversee the service desk operations to ensure timely and effective resolution of incidents and requests.
• Lead the monitoring team to ensure proactive monitoring of application performance and availability.
• Work closely with business units to understand their needs and ensure that services align with business objectives.

Kenntnisse

IT service management

Vendor relationship management

DevOps practices

Service desk operations

Incident management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

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

Tools

IT service management tools

Jobbeschreibung

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.