Service Management Lead

Project Role : Service Management Lead
Project Role Description : Lead the delivery of programs, projects or managed services. Coordinate projects through contract management and shared service coordination. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and sponsors to ensure high levels of commitment and enable strategic agenda
Must have skills : Enterprise Network Operations
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary: As a Service Management Lead, you will lead the delivery of programs, projects, or managed services. You will coordinate projects through contract management and shared service coordination. Your role will involve developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and sponsors to ensure high levels of commitment and enable the strategic agenda. You will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of services and ensuring customer satisfaction. Roles & Responsibilities: - Lead the delivery of programs, projects, or managed services. - Coordinate projects through contract management and shared service coordination. - Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and sponsors to ensure high levels of commitment and enable the strategic agenda. - Oversee the successful delivery of services and ensure customer satisfaction. - Engage with multiple teams and contribute to key decisions. - Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams. - Responsible for team decisions. - Manage and collaborate with the team to perform effectively. Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Enterprise Network Operations. - Strong understanding of service management principles and best practices. - Experience in managing and delivering programs, projects, or managed services. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to analyze complex situations and provide effective solutions. Additional Information: - The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Enterprise Network Operations. - This position is based in Bengaluru. - A 15 years full-time education is required. Roles & Responsibilities: - Provide ongoing support to clients, acting as the interface between the client and the system or application. - Utilize exceptional communication skills to accurately define client issues and interpret and design resolutions based on deep product knowledge. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth functioning of systems and applications. - Stay updated with the latest advancements in Enterprise Network Operations, integrating innovative approaches for sustained competitive advantage. Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Expertise in Enterprise Network Operations. - Good To Have Skills: Experience in Cloud Tech Support and Application Support. - Strong understanding of system and application design and architecture. - Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Roles & Responsibilities:- Lead and manage the delivery of network operations services, ensuring service delivery meets or exceeds customer expectations. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations, including working with project managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders. - Oversee the network operations team, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to team members. - Develop and maintain network operations processes and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and aligned with industry best practices. - Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of network operations services. Professional & Technical Skills:- Strong understanding of enterprise network operations, including experience with network design, implementation, and troubleshooting. Experience with network security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs. - Experience with network monitoring and management tools, such as SolarWinds, Nagios, and Cisco Prime. - Experience with network protocols and technologies, such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VPNs. - Experience with network hardware, such as routers, switches, and load balancers. - Strong understanding of ITIL processes and procedures, including experience with incident, problem, and change management. Roles & Responsibilities:- Lead and manage the delivery of network operations services, ensuring service delivery meets or exceeds customer expectations. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations, including working with project managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders. - Oversee the network operations team, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to team members. - Develop and maintain network operations processes and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and aligned with industry best practices. - Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of network operations services. Professional & Technical Skills:- Strong understanding of enterprise network operations, including experience with network design, implementation, and troubleshooting. Experience with network security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs. - Experience with network monitoring and management tools, such as SolarWinds, Nagios, and Cisco Prime. - Experience with network protocols and technologies, such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VPNs. - Experience with network hardware, such as routers, switches, and load balancers. - Strong understanding of ITIL processes and procedures, including experience with incident, problem, and change management. 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