Service Delivery Manager

Here at SoftwareOne, we give you the flexibility to unleash your creativity, without limits. We encourage autonomy and thinking outside the box - and we can’t wait to hear your new ideas. Although all businesses say it, we truly believe in work-life harmony. Our people are our greatest asset, and we’ll go the extra mile to ensure you’re happy here. We want our people to be their true authentic selves at all times because that’s when real creativity happens.

We are looking for an experienced and driven Service Delivery Manager (SDM) to join our team. As an SDM, you will be a key player in ensuring the seamless end-to-end delivery of services while maintaining a sharp focus on customer satisfaction and service quality. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, track performance metrics, and proactively resolve issues to elevate service excellence. In this role, you will be the main point of contact for clients, forging strong relationships and continuously refining service strategies to align with their evolving needs. Your expertise will directly contribute to the growth of the business, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that exceed client expectations.

What You’ll Do:

• Customer Satisfaction (CSAT): Prioritize customer satisfaction and work to build long-lasting client partnerships by creating positive experiences.
• Service Delivery Oversight: Manage end-to-end service delivery, ensuring services meet quality standards, performance metrics, and contractual agreements.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary contact for clients, addressing concerns and fostering open, transparent communication.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze service performance metrics to identify trends, areas for improvement, and implement proactive solutions to enhance service quality.
• Issue Resolution: Address operational or service-related issues promptly, investigate root causes, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Service Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to optimize service delivery processes and resource allocation for improved efficiency.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with internal teams to implement service strategies aligned with client goals and organizational objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify potential service delivery risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Feedback Gathering: Regularly solicit feedback from clients and stakeholders to refine services and meet evolving client needs.
• Service Expansion: Explore opportunities to upsell or cross-sell additional services to clients based on their needs.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, technical experts, and customer support to ensure seamless execution of services.
• Contract Management: Manage service level agreements (SLAs) and contractual agreements, ensuring compliance and making necessary adjustments.
• Reporting: Generate reports and dashboards to provide insights on service performance, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Budget Management: Oversee the budget for service delivery activities, optimizing resource usage and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices to continuously enhance service offerings.

What we need to see from you:

• Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal teams, simplifying complex information into accessible language.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: A deep commitment to advocating for clients, gathering feedback, and constantly striving to enhance the customer experience.
• Leadership: Capable of motivating and leading teams, ensuring clear communication, effective task delegation, and a positive work environment.
• Expertise in ITIL: A solid understanding of ITIL principles and best practices, with hands-on experience in service delivery and managing SLAs.
• Relevant Experience: Multiple years of experience in client-facing roles, project or program management, or service industry positions. Experience with software implementations, system integrations, and IT infrastructure deployments is highly preferred.

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