Service Manager
3-6 month Contract
Cheshire (Hybrid)
£330/day Outside IR35
Service Manager required for an initial 3–6 month contract. This is a hybrid role, with on-site presence in Knutsford 2 days per week required. An immediate start is preferred, ideally in August or early September.
An opportunity to join a leading global I.T Consultancy, delivery solutions for a major player in the telecommunications and energy sector.
Key skills and experience:
- Communication and stakeholder management skills to build strong relationships and gain buy-in for initiatives.
- Highly organised, able to multi-task, deliver to strict deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
- Experience working with third-party suppliers and within customer-focused environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with knowledge of analytical techniques.
- Knowledge of ITIL processes (or ITIL Foundation certification).
- Experience with Agile, Technology Product Management, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.
- Technical knowledge of networking and infrastructure (switches, routers, LAN, firewalls, load balancers, wireless, telecoms domain).
- Strong team player, able to work independently and flexibly (including occasional on-site meetings in Cheshire under a hybrid model).