Posted 17 May 2024
Job ref: 231906BCO
Service Transition Manager
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Derby, Derbyshire, England
- Location:Derby, Derbyshire, England
- Salary: £500 - 550 per day
- Category
- Sector:
- Contract type Contract
Service Transition Manager - £500-£550 per day - Outside IR35 - Primarily remote with occasional attendance to an office in Derby - 9 months initial contract.
Job Description:
My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Service Transition Manager to lead their Transition & Release Management processes.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient transition of services and the successful release of software solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of ITIL processes, exceptional experience in Transition & Release Management, and a strong background in software delivery and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain Cross-Delivery Transition & Release Management.
- Ensure adherence to recommended best practices for Transition & Release Management across secure and reliable service platform solutions (on-premise, cloud, PaaS, SaaS, etc.).
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of service transitions and software releases, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, high-value business outcomes.
- Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency, reliability, and security of service transitions and software releases.
- Provide leadership and guidance on ITIL processes, particularly focusing on Transition & Release Management.
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of Transition & Release Management processes, implementing improvements as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Excellent knowledge and experience with ITIL processes, especially Transition & Release Management.
- Proven experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining Transition & Release Management Information Systems.
- Demonstrable experience in best practices for Transition & Release Management across various service platform solutions.
- Significant experience in software delivery and process improvement.
- Successful track record of delivering high-impact business outcomes across enterprise software initiatives.
- ITIL or similar qualification in Service Management.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- High attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.