Service Liaison Manager - NESO

National Energy System Operator

The Role

Overview

Lead IT service liaison, aligning ITSM, SIAM, agile, AI and vendor management.

Key Responsibilities

  • agile ceremonies
  • itsm processes
  • ai automation
  • kpi tracking
  • vendor management
  • cmdb management

Tasks

-Facilitate agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, to ensure continuous improvement. -Proactively identify and resolve service-related issues, ensuring timely communication and resolution. -Act as the primary point of contact between IT service management and other business units. -Oversee and manage IT service delivery to ensure high-quality service and customer satisfaction. -Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring that Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met. -Ensure ITSM best practices are implemented and adhered to across the organisation. -Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of IT service management activities. -Promote and facilitate a digital mindset across the IT service management team. -Lead the development and optimisation of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes to improve service efficiency and effectiveness. -Drive the implementation of AI technologies to enhance service management processes and achieve greater efficiency. -Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on service performance and improvement initiatives. -Apply agile principles to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT service delivery. -Implement root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence of issues. -Identify opportunities for digital innovation and drive initiatives to leverage digital technologies for service enhancement. -Collaborate with IT teams to identify and implement service improvements. -Conduct regular performance reviews with vendors and implement improvement plans as necessary. -Identify AI-driven opportunities for automation and optimisation within IT services. -Implement Integrated Risk Management (IRM) strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. -Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their needs and align IT services accordingly. -Utilise the Common Service Data Model (CSDM) and Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to manage and optimise IT service configurations and data integrity. -Manage Service Integration and Management (SIAM) processes to ensure seamless service delivery across multiple vendors.

Requirements

  • ai
  • siam
  • itil
  • agile
  • sam
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-Experience in implementing AI technologies to improve service efficiency and effectiveness. -Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to use data and analytics to inform decisions and drive improvements. -Expertise in Service Integration and Management (SIAM), vendor management, and ITSM process optimisation. -Collaboration: Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners. -Excellent organisational and time management skills. -Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to changing environments and embrace new technologies and methodologies. -Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Management, or a related field. -Strong knowledge of SAM, HAM, IRM, CSDM, and CMDB. -Innovative Thinking: A forward-thinking mindset to identify and implement innovative solutions. -Relevant certifications such as ITIL, Agile, or Scrum Master are highly desirable. -Experience with agile methodologies and a track record of applying agile practices in IT environments. -Leverage strong knowledge of Software Asset Management (SAM) and Hardware Asset Management (HAM) to maintain and optimise asset utilisation. -Proven experience in IT service management, with a strong understanding of service delivery processes and ITSM best practices. -Strong digital mindset with a passion for leveraging technology to drive business outcomes. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. -Strong leadership and team collaboration skills. -Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

-Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey. -Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.

The Company

About National Energy System Operator

-Founded with a mission to ensure the energy system operates efficiently and reliably. -Specializes in managing the balance between energy supply and demand across a wide network. -Focuses on integrating renewable energy sources like wind and solar into the grid. -Has played a pivotal role in modernizing infrastructure to meet growing energy needs. -Committed to providing secure energy services while minimizing environmental impacts. -Works closely with stakeholders in the energy, transport, and utilities sectors. -Supports government and private sector projects with a focus on energy sustainability. -Has successfully managed several large-scale projects to upgrade energy transmission systems. -A leader in adapting energy infrastructure to accommodate the future needs of smart grids.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity

Gas

Net Zero

Infrastructure

System Planning

System Security

Restoration Services

Electricity and Gas Network Management

Energy Market Coordination

Energy System Operations

Energy Efficiency

Energy Economy

Energy Security

Renewable Energy Integration

Energy Transmission

Energy Distribution

Consumer Energy Services

Energy Supply

Energy Brokerage

Energy Transition

Zero Carbon Energy

Clean Energy

Energy Networks