Service Delivery Manager chez Methods

Job Title : Service Delivery Manager

The Service Delivery Manager has overall responsibility for day-to-day customer engagement and delivery of a high-quality service to CoreAzure customers in line with the scope of our support contract.  

Working for designated accounts within Managed Services, they ensure that business as usual activity is delivered within agreed service levels, act as a direct point of contact with key stakeholders and where required drive continuous service improvement for that Customer.  

They will work closely with the CoreAzure Managed Services Management Team, Account Management, Shared Support capability, Contractors and Third Parties to drive high levels of customer satisfaction and ensure service continuity across the landscape of services.  

Methods is an established £100m Digital Transformation company, part of the Alten Group, which over the last 30+ years has provided innovative business and digital technology services. We have over 50 active clients many of which have been working with us for more than 10 years. 

Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. 

Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. 

Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. 

Headquartered in central London, with seven regional offices, the company has over 300 colleagues in an organisation centred around distinct portfolio offerings and a further central support services function.  Methods delivers multi-disciplinary and full-lifecycle services in a range of specialisms, all related to transitioning from monolithic legacy estates to new, user-centric, cloud and hybrid-based models.  The company is a national leader in combining user-centred digital service design with cloud-based open architecture and modern technology services. 

Requirements

Accountabilities:   

• Ensuring that the contracted scope of support for designated Customers is clear and understood  

• Engaging with designated Customers on a day-to-day basis, acting as a key point of contact for queries, requests and escalations  

• Ensuring there is an understanding of the needs and priorities for their designated Customers and effectively communicating that internally  

• Delivery of a high-quality service and high levels of customer satisfaction with our provision – avoiding or minimise complaints about service delivery  

Responsibilities:   

• Act as a Customer liaison between designated Customers and the CoreAzure Managed Services, responding to items or escalating as necessary  

• Ensure that CoreAzure Managed Services are delivering within the scope of their contract for designated Customers 

• Monitor contracted and agreed Service Quality measures such as SLAs, KPIs or CSATs to evidence high quality of service delivery 

• Contribute to SLA Breach Monitoring engaging with the Queue Manager and applying appropriate interventions to avoid breaches where needed  

• Plan and execute Return-to-green plans where Managed Services are not operating within agreed parameters  

• Prepare for and attend the Monthly Service Reviews, capturing actions and items relevant to Service Delivery  

• Identify and monitor service risks to identify potential issues before taking corrective action to remove or mitigate  

• Flag anticipated increases or decreases of Demand with the CoreAzure Managed Services Management Team  

• Contribute to internal discussions supporting the department-wide continuous improvement strategy   

• Manage and monitor Customer-specific Continuous Service Improvement initiatives for designated Customers  

• If data is available, work with the Service Improvement Manager to monitor and identify negative CSAT scores, highlighting to CoreAzure Managed Services when this occurs  

• Collaborate effectively with the CoreAzure Management Team to achieve the best outcomes for CoreAzure   

• Maintain awareness and consider the balance of cost, quality and customer experience when delivering Managed Services 

• Build and maintain effective professional relationships as required within CoreAzure, with Customers, and with third parties involved in Managed Services operations   

• Any other duties as and when required commensurate with organisational position 

Essential Requirements 

• Working knowledge of ITIL and experience within an IT Service Management environment  

• Experience of actively managing the customer experience from a Service Desk perspective  

• Strong customer relationship skills, working with senior service management contacts. 

• Proven experience in building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ability to bring people with you 

• Ability to work under pressure with excellent time management skills to meet tight deadlines. 

• Strong organisation and customer service skills and the ability to multitask. 

• Decision making skills to resolve issues or make recommendations. 

• Excellent attention to detail together with a proactive approach to problem solving. 

• Ability to work independently. 

• Excellent knowledge of Windows applications and the MS O365 Suite 

• Knowledge of ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Hornbill, FreshService, Zendesk, etc.) 

• Strong communication and active listening skills 

Desirable Requirements 

• ITIL V3/V4 foundation certification (Intermediate or higher desirable) 

• Knowledge of IT industry & best practices and all relevant industry standards  

• Understanding of Agile Methodology and Project management skills 

• Proficient in the use of the broader Microsoft Office suite, including Project and Visio  

• Proven continuous improvement experience from a similar role, including project management  

• Understanding quality service standards and applicable metrics  

• Experience of designing remediation plans to address productivity and efficiency issues, and track record of following through to ensure closure  

• Previous Managed Service Provider experience  

• Knowledge on any cloud support projects will be an added advantage. 

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. 

Benefits

Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.

By joining us you can expect

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment

Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training

Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme

Flexible Working – including home working and part time

Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes

Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year

Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation

Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution

Discretionary Company Bonus – based on company and individual performance

Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary

Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme

For a full list of benefits please visit our website (www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits)