Head of Service Delivery Manager - Infrastructure and Networks

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We are looking for a Head of Service Delivery within the Infrastructure and Network domain, responsible for ensuring the quality and efficiency of IT services, while driving process optimisation and continuous improvement.

Added 23/09/2026

  • Leading company
  • Career progression plan

Sobre o nosso cliente

  • A leading global company within the pharmaceutical industry.

Descrição

  • Lead global service delivery for infrastructure and network services, including cloud and on-premise hosting, data centre, storage, backup, network, connectivity, firewall, internet, remote access and related run services;
  • Lead, coach and manage the wider Service Delivery Manager team, setting clear priorities, workload balance, performance expectations, escalation standards and consistent service-management routines;
  • Own the SDM operating rhythm across service reviews, vendor management routines, action logs, performance packs, service-risk tracking, improvement plans and leadership reporting;
  • Drive MSP vendor performance management across infrastructure and network towers, using SLA, OLA, KPI, service credit, trend, customer experience and operational risk data to challenge performance and secure corrective action;
  • Act as the primary operational interface between MSP delivery leads, platform engineering, ITSM process owners, cyber, product/platform teams and regional service leads to ensure clear ownership and disciplined follow-through;
  • Lead service escalation for major incidents, recurring problems, service degradation and critical infrastructure or network risks, ensuring business impact, root cause, corrective action and communications are managed through agreed governance;
  • Oversee change, release, transition and hypercare readiness for infrastructure and network services, ensuring operational acceptance, run books, monitoring, support models, controls and ownership are agreed before go-live;
  • Coordinate operational control evidence and follow-up for infrastructure and network services where SOx, GxP, audit, access, backup, recovery, disaster recovery, monitoring or security control activities apply;
  • Identify and lead continual service improvement opportunities that improve resilience, reduce repeat incidents, increase automation, strengthen vendor accountability and improve value for money;
  • Support contract, commercial and service-scope governance by providing evidence-based input to renewals, service credits, change requests, volumetrics, consumption trends and vendor QBR/MPR discussions.

Perfil ideal

  • Degree-level education or equivalent experience in technology, service management, infrastructure, networks, engineering operations or a related discipline;
  • ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management experience is essential;
  • ITIL Managing Professional, SIAM, supplier/vendor management, infrastructure, network or project/change management certification is desirable;
  • Strong knowledge of IT service management, MSP delivery models, vendor performance management, service level management, infrastructure operations, network services, cloud and on-premise hosting, monitoring, backup/recovery, disaster recovery and operational resilience;
  • Working knowledge of incident, problem, change, release, request, knowledge and continual improvement processes in a global, matrixed environment;
  • Understanding of regulated technology environments, including SOx, GxP, audit evidence, identity and access, cyber controls and third-party risk expectations sufficient to coordinate operational activity and escalate issues appropriately;
  • Able to lead a team of Service Delivery Managers while also operating effectively through MSP teams, internal resolver groups and senior stakeholders;
  • Strong vendor management, service performance, analytical and escalation skills, with the ability to interpret operational data, challenge supplier performance and drive corrective action;
  • Clear communicator able to present service performance, risks, incidents, trends and improvement plans to D&T leadership;
  • Strong planning, prioritisation, coaching and follow-through skills;
  • Comfortable using ITSM tooling, dashboards, reporting packs, service review materials and vendor scorecards to manage performance, risks and actions.

Vantagens

  • Opportunity to join a global team;
  • Opportunity for growth through dynamic projects and fast-paced environments.
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Constança Perry
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7100040

Resumo da Função

Setor
Information Technology
Subsetor
Service Delivery
Adicionar indústria
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Localização
Lisbon
Tipo de contrato
Indefinido
Nome do Consultor
Constança Perry
Referência da Oferta
JN-092026-7100040

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