Im&t Service Delivery Manager

**The Service Delivery Manager is responsible for providing**
**inspirational leadership to the provision of robust IT services across the**
**whole of Qatar.**

The post holder is accountable on behalf of IM&T and EIT UK
for the installation, commissioning, and ongoing support of all aspects of the
in-country IT solution in support of the Qatar Operations.

Additionally, the post holder is responsible for all day-to-day
administration and support activities of the IT solution in place for the Qatar
Technical Institute (QTI), Qatar Branch Office (QBO), Aircraft Maintenance
Operations Bases (MoB) and BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services Head Office
(BSL-HO).

This
role will manage all In-Country project activities. As such, the role will be split between QTI
and Dukhan for co-ordination and execution of the Non-Recurring and Recurring
IT aspects of the Project and Services including liaison with the UK based
teams to ensure establishment and ongoing operation of all solutions.

**Core Activity**

The **Service Delivery Manager** is
accountable for effective stakeholder management, including:

- Regular formal reporting of the emerging IT proposals and
deliverables to the Customer and EIT.

- Effective communications to all project stakeholders to ensure
shared understanding of the status of and issues around the IT solution/s.

- Effective communications with the end customer to ensure they are
briefed and bought in to the solution and its deployment plan.

The **Service Delivery Manager** is
accountable for the following Project Management aspects:

- Effective reporting of the status of development / deployment and
continuing service throughout mobilization, deployment, and support phases.

- Ensure that deliverables are timely and accepted to BAE Systems
satisfaction.

The **Service Delivery Manager** is
accountable for solution implementation and Support in terms of:

- Management of the installation, commissioning, and ongoing
performance of all IT systems.

- Provision of expert technical support to the Project Management
and Procurement team during IT related 3rd party negotiations.

- Execution of all routine housekeeping tasks as required.

- Interfacing with the customer and reporting on the status of the
solution/s as required.

- Assist in the management of all facilities upon which the solution/s
is based.

- Assist in the management of all support for the business

- Working
closely with the Procurement team, assist in the management of all aspects of
ordering and receipt of new and replacement equipment.

The **Service Delivery Manager** is
accountable for supplier management in terms of:

- Development and maintenance of excellent relationships with all
suppliers, both UK and on shore.

- Management of the ongoing performance of Qatari based IS / IT
suppliers in provision of agreed support services.

What we are Looking For:

- Strong Project Reporting skill and relevant experience in the
co-ordination and facilitation of IT solution development and delivery

- A solid understanding of a broad range of IT Disciplines, such as
ITIL.

- Significant experience of IT infrastructure and any impact the
military environment we operate in would have.

- A strong understanding of Air Sector processes, including the ELC
and LCM Review processes.

- Good awareness of functional activities especially Project
Management, Supply Chain, Engineering and Commercial across a Line of Business.

- Communications skills will be needed to translate IT concepts and
options in plain business language to better inform decision making.

- Appreciation of Project Management basics, managing to time cost
and quality.

- Excellent communication skills.

- Ability to self-motivate to deliver results often in challenging
timescales.

- Regular interface with Business and Functional Teams across BAE
Systems.

- Should ideally have had experience with working with other
cultures and a multi-national Customer and supplier base.

- Must be able
to manage a team and suppliers.

- Troubleshoot
and analyse issues with IT equipment to ensure availability to our customers.

**Requirements**:

- At least 5 years of technical knowledge of cloud and/or on prem
infrastructure.
- ITIL Foundation qualification.
- ITIL Practitioner would be an advantage.
- Any Azure and/or M365 qualifications would be highly desirable.
- Understanding and experience of Middle Eastern culture.
- Knowledge of BAE Systems support tools such as Service Now, would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of BAE Systems EIT, would be an advantage.