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Head of Service Management

London💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the Service Management function to modernize operating models, ensure service excellence, and align ITSM strategies with global business objectives for an insurance group.

Role type

Senior IC Head of Service Management (ITSM/Service Delivery)

Builds

Global service model, service management frameworks, and ITGC governance across technology estates.

Domain

Insurance / IT Service Management / Enterprise Architecture

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Strategic planning, ITSM framework design, team leadership and mentoring, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, vendor management, SLA/KPI governance, change management, Agile methodology

Preferred skills

Experience in matrix organizations, data-driven decision making, cross-functional influence, culture building, continuous improvement

Technologies

ITSM tools, governance frameworks, risk management systems

Responsibilities

Develop and execute long-term Service Management strategy; design and maintain service management frameworks and processes; lead and mentor Service Desk, EUC, and Service Delivery teams; manage strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors; oversee the entire service lifecycle; monitor and enforce SLAs, OLAs, and KPIs; implement robust change control and release management; identify and mitigate operational risks; structure audit and risk mitigation activities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership mandate

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