Service Operations Manager
Reference Code:
JR-0000056430
Join us as a Service Operations Manager and become a driving force behind digital transformation at the bank—simplifying customer journeys and enhancing their overall experience.
This is a multi-year Digital transformation programme within the bank. You will be part of the Global Technology Service Management (GTSM), specifically in the CB&P division, focused on the Barclays Digital Platform (XDP). ). In this role, you’ll oversee important services and be part of the wider service delivery team supporting the team in overseeing key service management functions. You’ll collaborate closely with development teams and colleagues across multiple business units.
To be successful as a Service Operations Manager, you should have experience with
SRE Principles and Governance on Incident Problem Change (IPC) Management
Excellent understanding of Digital Technology – Application & Infrastructure (Technical)
Experience Change & Transformation
Some other highly valued skills may include
Barclays Policies & Procedures
Performance Management
Risk & Control Standards
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills
Location is Radbroke, Knutsford
Purpose of the role
To manage the IT Services department and set the strategic direction, provide support to the bank's senior management team, and to manage IT Service risk across the organisation management of IT Services to support the banks operations and representing Technology service performance with senior stakeholders and managing IT service risk across the organisation.
Accountabilities
Development of strategic direction for IT Services, including the implementation of up-to- date methodologies and processes.
Management of the IT Services department, including oversight of IT Services colleagues and their performance, implementation of departmental goals and objectives, oversight of department efficiency and effectiveness. .
Relationship management of IT Services stakeholders, including identifying relevant stakeholders, and maintenance of the quality of external third party services.
Development and implementation of policies and procedures for IT Services, implementation and adherence of control targets and standards, policies and procedures for IT Services, managing adherence to group SLAs and controls associated with core technology production activities in incident, problem, and change.
Management of IT Services risk, including identification of potential IT Services risks, development of strategies to mitigate those risks, and maintenance of alignment between the bank’s change and compliance functions. .
Monitoring the financial performance of the IT Services department, including revenue, profitability, and cost control, driving value from any commercial agreements, strong management of any directly controlled costs etc.
Management of IT Services projects, including driving successful research and related product launches, and deliverance of integrated solutions to clients.
Effectively monitor and maintain the bank’s critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimising disruption to operations.