Manage the SLA targets and work with the team to trouble-shoot and resolve areas where targets are in danger of being breached
Plan Workload for Service Management and Projects
Manage Communication & Escalation - Manage Risks & Issues
Third Party Management - Process Implementation / Adherence / Continuous Improvement - Regular Month end reporting - Measure various metrics (process, tools, client satisfaction etc.)
Drive Continuous Service Improvements
Improving Contribution Margin - Maintain and Improve Pyramid Structure - Ensure expectations and goals are set properly with team and work with stakeholders to find the right fit
Manage Staffing, Team Building, Training and Certifications
Required Skills
Plays an interface role between Account manager and Delivery Centers - that provide the different services to the client
Experienced Senior IT manager with a proven track record in outsourcing environment, bachelor's degree
Experience delivery of customer services to Client requirements and satisfaction, Service Level Agreements and be able to perform contractual analysis, management and change according to ITIL standards
Proven track record of successful project implementations
Ability to balance customer satisfaction / demands to maintain customer satisfaction with the level of support the customer has contracted
Excellent delegation skills, negotiation skills and strong people management skills
Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure contractual commitments are met for the areas managed by the SSDL or other SDMs
Proactively manages the day-to-day relationship with the client(s) / client representatives to ensure a high level of satisfaction
Becomes a point of escalation for customer / delivery issues and for service towers regarding client issues / opportunities / contractual obligations
Works closely with Account Manager to plan the overall client relationship strategy, concentrating on cost reduction, service improvement and new businesses
Service Delivery
Monitors SLA achievement and CSIP performance to identify negative trends and implement get-well plans
Oversees contract change process as part of Contract Management and Maintenance to ensure contractual consistency
Owns delivery standards (depending on contract), shows a thorough understanding of applicable project management and / or operational management standards and procedures as well as of the business and commercial context of the organization. Service Quality and Improvement
Works with line managers and SSDLs to ensure all relevant process documentation reflects ITIL best practices and client requirements, ensuring it is reviewed and updated within agreed timescales
Owns and drives forward improvements within the managed teams and produce recommendations for service improvements
Reviews quality of work produced by the teams providing services (reports, project deliverables, etc.) to ensure consistency and accuracy of information
Acts as an escalation point for client issues, escalations and complaints
Ensures that cost control is maintained for the assigned project codes
Completes SLA measurement and analysis management to ensure all commitments are met
Ensure timely delivery and accuracy of regular (monthly) management reports for client and attends review meetings (if applicable)
Prepare and / or review summary reports on trends, root cause analysis and other reports before they are provided to the client for completeness, contractual requirements, SLA impact and service impacts
Provides service performance reporting to Client and Management (as required)
Experience in driving delivery of AM and AD engagements for emerging technologies
Client Relations and Service Development
Identifies and assists in the perusal of business opportunities within the existing contract with the Client
Responsible for providing overall project leadership, meeting revenue targets, meeting the SLAs, direct project teams in the delivery of high-quality products within committed timeframes
Mentor project team on IT methodology and drive consistent processes
Responsible for overall project execution strategy and set up resolution management
Responsible for overall project delivery quality, people management and development, project related employee retention