Service Delivery Manager - MSP

Accountabilities

As Service Delivery Manager, you will lead daily service operations, support team development, and ensure that client expectations and business objectives are consistently achieved.

• Act as the primary escalation point for critical client issues, taking ownership of communication, coordination, and resolution.
• Oversee team scheduling, workload distribution, and resource utilization to maximize productivity and service efficiency.
• Monitor and manage service backlogs, ensuring priorities are clearly defined and outstanding requests progress toward resolution.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), identify operational trends, and implement improvements to enhance service quality and team performance.
• Lead major incident management activities, coordinating technical resources and maintaining effective communication with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, provide coaching and constructive feedback, and support employee engagement and professional development.
• Manage employee performance reviews, recruitment activities, and team development initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to improve operational processes, strengthen service delivery, and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, teamwork, and customer-focused service.
• Lead by example, maintaining high standards of communication, professionalism, and operational excellence.

Requirements

The ideal candidate combines a strong technical IT background with proven management experience, excellent communication skills, and a customer-oriented approach to service delivery.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in technical IT roles.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in management or leadership positions.
• Hands-on technical expertise with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, firewalls, VPNs, routing and switching, virtualization, and LAN/WAN environments.
• Strong understanding of IT service delivery within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment.
• Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes, as well as client relationship management.
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks, with ITIL V3 or V4 Foundation certification strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage service delivery KPIs, improve operational performance, and maintain high customer satisfaction levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate teams, provide constructive feedback, and develop individual talent.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to operational challenges and continuous improvement.
• Ability to balance technical priorities, team management responsibilities, and client expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $90,000 to $110,000.
• Full-time remote working arrangement.
• Leadership culture focused on coaching, empowerment, and professional development rather than micromanagement.
• Opportunity to influence business strategy, operational performance, and customer success.
• Access to evolving tools, training, and processes aligned with industry developments.
• Support for professional growth and continued development as a leader.
• Collaborative team environment that encourages initiative, transparency, and shared success.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on client outcomes and the development of IT service teams.

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