Service Delivery Manager

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Do you have a solid background in Public Cloud platforms & products, stakeholder management and an eye for detail when it comes to developing IT processes?

If so, then this could be the perfect role for you!

We are looking for a candidate with knowledge of ITIL4 frameworks, customer focused with the ability to build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders.

You will be part of one of the largest public sector organisations in the UK, with a commitment to achieving our digital transformation goals to provide better services to the public and to create a digital tax system that's simpler, clearer and faster. We are looking for people like you to help us deliver on this mission!

Travel to other locations will be required for this role. The primary office location for this role is Telford, other base locations are available where travel to Telford twice per week.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

•    Work within IT Service Level Agreements.
•    Support functions and remain responsive to customer needs, being aware of the business needs and impact on service.
•    Highlight and escalate issues and risks as appropriate to Service Management leads.
•    Ensure all technical change is communicated and managed, with appropriate governance.
•    Identify improvement opportunities.
•    Stakeholder management engagement.

Person Specification

You will be working in the Service Management Team within Enterprise Cloud Services where you will work closely with Architects, Product Owners, Analysts, Security and Supplier Managers, supporting the Service Owners in performance of their duties, instilling industry-standard best practises within the team.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring the Service can be delivered effectively, ensuring availability, performance and process maturity across the technical landscape.

This role encapsulates the IT Service Manager responsibilities for Platform and Product based delivery. The role will be focused on delivering a service that meets all SLAs in place for the services in a defined area including all associated KPIs, alongside taking accountability for the Service Management functions.

The primary office location for this role is Telford, other base locations are available where travel to Telford once a month is required.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in a IT Service Management/Service Delivery Management role.
•    Experience and understanding of operational processes involved in running and maintaining a Digital product or service, in an IT service management framework (e.g., ITIL v4) context.
•    Experience of engaging and communicating information to various stakeholders across the business.
•    Experience of delivering operational / service improvements.
•    Experience of building and managing third parties to deliver services / products.
•    Experience of managing Incidents, Problems & Change management.
•    ITIL4 Foundation qualification.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in a cloud development team and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of cloud technologies, principles, and methodologies.
•    Experience of agile working practices and principles – in particular, working closely with or within a product team to lead on the service.
•    Good understanding of CI/CD principles.
•    AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner qualification.
•    Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals qualification.

Qualifications:

ITIL 4 Foundation

Security:

• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
• Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.