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The Service Delivery Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating services provided by an organization to its clients or internal users. Their role consists of ensuring that services meet the quality objectives defined in Service Level Agreements (SLA), while optimizing performance and ensuring customer satisfaction. This position serves as an interface between technical teams, clients, and management.
At CGI, we deliver mission-critical services that keep complex organisations running securely, efficiently, and at scale. As a Service Delivery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of key application services, driving measurable outcomes for clients. You will lead service excellence across multiple operational business services, shaping delivery, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with SLAs and KPIs. Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you will take ownership of service performance, influence strategic direction, and help deliver resilient, high-quality solutions that make a real difference. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This role is based in Glasgow.
Target Start Date - ASAP Target End Date - 1 year demand from start date. Recruitment Type - Contractor Rate Circa £600 p/d, Inside IR35 Location of role :Full time On site Clearance Required - DV Working Pattern - Monday - Friday Your role We are looking for an experienced Cloud Resource Manager to join a support team based in Basingstoke to ensure VMware based infrastructure resources meet current and future business needs in a cost-effective, reliable, and scalable manner. In this role, you will ensure the effective management of service operations, adherence to SLAs, and continuous improvement of IT service performance. The ideal candidate has a cloud resource management background, deep knowledge of ITIL practices, a strong understanding of VMware infrastructure resource management and a proven ability to manage service teams and client expectations in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities -Oversee end-to-end delivery of cloud resource services across infrastructure, support functions and in close collaboration with the customer. -Own and execute the resource management processes, including Business, Service, and Component resource management. -Develop and maintain cloud resource plans, forecasts, and models for VMware environments. -Monitor service performance metrics, analyse trends, forecast resource allocation and consumption. -Identify risks, constraints, and performance bottlenecks before they impact services. -Drive service improvement initiatives based on resource data, customer feedback, and technology developments. -Coordinate with internal IT teams (e.g., infrastructure, development, support) to manage scalability and flexibility. Your experience -Strong experience managing Cloud resources. -Strong understanding of IT service management frameworks (ITIL v3 or v4 certification preferred). -Experience managing resources within a VMware infrastructure. -Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. -Strong problem-solving capabilities delivering effective solutions based on business priority. -Experience working within cross-functional teams in a complex technical environment. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
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Frequently asked questions about working as a Service Delivery Manager
What is the role of a Service Delivery Manager
The Service Delivery Manager is responsible for managing and ensuring the quality of services provided by an organization to its clients. Their role consists of ensuring customer satisfaction, optimizing operational processes, and ensuring compliance with service levels defined in contracts (SLA).
How much does a Service Delivery Manager charge
Rates vary according to experience, the business sector and the complexity of managed services. In companies, annual salaries range between 40,000 and 70,000 euros for mid-level profiles, and can exceed 90,000 euros for senior positions. As a freelancer, daily rates generally fluctuate between 500 and 1,000 euros.
What is the definition of a Service Delivery Manager
A Service Delivery Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the delivery of services to clients by ensuring their quality, compliance with contracts, and alignment with client needs. They act as a main point of contact between the client and operational teams.
What type of mission can a Service Delivery Manager handle
The responsibilities include implementing and monitoring service level agreements (SLA), coordinating technical teams, managing incidents and escalations, continuous process improvement, and managing client relationships. He or she may also be involved in preparing performance reports and participating in quality audits.
What are the main skills of a Service Delivery Manager
Key skills include excellent project management ability, understanding of ITIL processes, problem-solving skills, and aptitude for managing client relationships. Strong communication, analytical thinking and solid organizational skills are also essential.
What is the ideal profile for a Service Delivery Manager
The ideal candidate is organized, customer satisfaction-oriented, and able to work in complex environments and under pressure. A background in project management, IT or management, combined with experience in service management, is often sought after. Certifications such as ITIL, PMP or PRINCE2 are also major assets for this role.
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