Senior Service Management Specialist

Designation : Senior Service Management Specialist

Exp : 10+Years

Location : Chennai

Job Summary / Objective

Leads and manages technology processes in accordance with the Service Management Model, and with a focus on core functions such as Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Service Level Management, and Continual Service Improvement.

Key Responsibilities & Duties (essential to the job)

• Leads cross functional teams that contribute to the definition of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, standards, and methodologies; guides their adoption and governance, and ensures adherence across all lines of business.
• Identifies integration points with other processes; ensures all integrated processes are fully documented and accessible in a repository for teams and other desired stakeholders.
• Ensures production incidents are reviewed for root causes and identify opportunities to initiate efficient problem management; facilitates incident and problem management resolution, and provides visibility to management for prioritization and resolution.
• Analyzes data and ensures proper Key Performance Indicators are set and monitored, and reports are produced, distributed, and utilized. Provides ongoing status reports on service performance to Technology Leadership.
• Partners with stakeholders to ensure ITIL processes are understood, adhered to, and improved.
• Maintains day-to-day responsibility for the ownership and resolution of Service Management issues.
• Defines, improves, analyzes, and reviews actual performance against defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Prepare reports related to incident metrics, problem management (RCA delivery), service requests, and SLA performance and forwards to management.
• Maintains accountability for driving discussions with Process and IT Owners to solicit insights on process performance and continuous improvements.
• Conducts audits to ensure compliance to policy and standards.
• Participates in special projects and handle escalation of issues when required.

Education

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, with a focus in computer science or related discipline.

Experience, Skills and Key Competencies

At least 10 years of general technology experience, and 8+ years of Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) experience that includes planning, delivering, and leading the adoption and governance of technology services.

Must also be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities :

Special Position Requirements

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Disclaimer : This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Employee will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.