Service Operations Manager

Service Operations Manager - SC Cleared

We are seeking an experienced Service Operations Manager to take ownership of day-to-day service management across a complex, multi-supplier IT environment.

This is a key operational role, responsible for ensuring services are delivered effectively, consistently and to a high standard. You will work across Service Desk, End User Compute, technical teams and suppliers, driving strong service performance, governance and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing

• Lead daily and weekly operational governance across IT service management activities.
• Coordinate Service Desk, End User Compute, regional teams and third-party suppliers to ensure effective end-to-end service delivery.
• Monitor service health, SLA performance, operational risks and recurring issues, taking proactive action where required.
• Provide leadership and coordination during major incidents and critical service events.
• Manage the operational relationship with ServiceNow managed service providers and influence platform priorities and improvements.
• Drive improvements across automation, self-service, reporting and operational efficiency.
• Support service introduction, operational readiness, early life support and service acceptance activities.
• Maintain strong governance, audit readiness and accurate service ...