
Senior Service Delivery Manager
Posted 4 days ago

Posted 4 days ago
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of projects from initiation and planning through execution, regulation, and closure.
• Ensure adherence to agreed scope, timelines, quality, and budget standards.
• Serve as the primary contact for client expectations.
• Coordinate escalations and provide guidance for project operations across multiple engagements.
• Manage customer expectations throughout the service delivery process.
• Own objectives and guarantee continuous delivery of value to clients.
• Supervise teams to ensure high performance and alignment with project and client goals.
• Promote ongoing improvements in service delivery and operational excellence.
• Orchestrate comprehensive service delivery management while maintaining high-performing teams and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Define priorities, conduct project planning, coordinate across various disciplines and departments, and manage releases.
• Handle major incidents, coordinate resolutions, communicate with stakeholders, and lead post-incident reviews.
• Monitor, control, and support service delivery while ensuring compliance with systems, methodologies, and procedures.
• Advocate for service and support in projects, minimizing service impacts.
• Ensure service quality and performance, including future growth and capacity planning.
• Identify and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives for customer and internal processes.
• Mentor, train, set targets, and manage staff performance effectively.
• Encourage collaboration among technical and non-technical stakeholders to achieve high-quality project objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management.
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and application of Agile frameworks.
• Schedule requirements: EST with occasional early-Australia overlap to collaborate with AU-based teams; no permanent overlap needed.
• CSM and/or CSPO Certifications are a plus.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or Service Management is advantageous.
• Experience in technology services is beneficial.
• ISO 20000 (ITSM) readiness is a plus.
• CAPM/PMP certification is advantageous.
• Strong passion for process improvement.
• Excellent leadership and people management capabilities.
• Strong conflict management abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to support and mentor junior staff members.
• Excellent customer service and client-facing skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and outside regular business hours.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Capacity to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Self-discipline and accountability.
• Proficiency in managing and prioritizing tasks and time effectively.
• Initiative and a proactive mindset.
• Empowering, friendly, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment.
• Open and empathetic culture that promotes team growth.
• Opportunities for learning and development.
• Competitive, unbiased, and fair compensation package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Freedom to manage your own time.
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The Cigna Group
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