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Requirements
Must:
- Demonstrable experience delivering Service Design and Transition within large, complex, multi-supplier programmes.
- Deep understanding of ITIL frameworks (V3/V4) and practical experience embedding service management processes.
- Strong background in designing and implementing service architectures for enterprise or public-sector systems.
- Proven ability to influence and build relationships across technical, commercial, and operational teams.
- Solid understanding of cloud-based and hybrid environments, configuration management, automation, and deployment tooling.
- Experience working within Agile delivery environments and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Track record of transitioning services throughout the full lifecycle—from design through to BAU.
- ITIL certification is essential.
Responsibilities
- I will lead and manage all Service Design, Introduction, and Transition activities across the programme.
- I will define and assure the operational service model for the new platform, ensuring alignment with organisational and industry standards (ITIL v3/v4).
- I will oversee the transition into service of all cloud and on-premise components, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and operational readiness.
- I will collaborate with product, platform, and supplier teams to review and assure support requirements.
- I will develop and maintain service support documentation, including policies, processes, and procedures.
- I will ensure consistency and alignment between support models and existing service architecture.
- I will support the production of capacity, capability, and resource models required for ongoing service operation.
- I will review SLAs, support models, knowledge transfer, and reporting frameworks to ensure contract and performance alignment.
- I will capture and manage service dependencies and ensure all transition activities are coordinated effectively.
- I will provide clear management reporting, service metrics, and performance insights to programme leadership.
Description
We are supporting a major public-sector organisation in delivering a large-scale Command & Control (C&C) transformation programme. This initiative focuses on replacing legacy systems with a modern, integrated solution that will significantly enhance operational capability across critical services. In this role, I am looking for a candidate who has proven experience leading service transition across complex, multi-supplier environments and is comfortable working with both cloud and on-premise infrastructure within a regulated or high-security setting. The initial contract duration is 6 months, likely to extend, and the position is based in London with a hybrid working model. The start date is as soon as possible, and the rate is outside IR35.
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