Director of IT Service Management leading service management capabilities in a Canadian tech company. Focused on enhancing IT service delivery and building a scalable support organization.
Responsibilities
Define and execute the ITSM roadmap aligned with ITIL v4 and business priorities
Establish and mature core ITSM processes including Incident, Problem, Change, Request, Knowledge, and Asset Management
Develop and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and service performance metrics
Implement structured reporting and governance for leadership visibility
Drive continuous service improvement initiatives
Lead service desk operations to ensure high-quality, responsive support
Improve service efficiency through automation, self-service, and knowledge management
Establish workforce planning, utilization tracking, and performance management practices
Oversee internal IT operations including endpoint management, infrastructure, identity, and access
Ensure compliance with security standards and support audit readiness initiatives
Drive adoption of modern workplace technologies (e.g., M365, Intune, Azure)
Support lifecycle management, patching, and device compliance
Support the development and standardization of ITSM-related service offerings
Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to position ITSM capabilities effectively
Partner with security and compliance teams to align ITSM practices with audit and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOC2 readiness)
Ensure policies, procedures, and controls are documented, maintained, and periodically reviewed
Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI, and tooling to improve service delivery
Drive adoption and optimization of ITSM tools and platforms (e.g., Jira, ManageEngine, RMM tools)
Lead and mentor ITSM team members, including support engineers and technical leads
Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence
Develop team capabilities through structured training, certifications, and career progression
Requirements
10+ years of experience in IT Service Management or IT Operations
5+ years in leadership roles managing service desk or IT operations teams
Strong understanding of ITIL v4 frameworks and service management best practices
Experience with modern workplace technologies (Azure, M365, Intune, identity management)
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC2, ISO) is an asset
Experience with ITSM tools and platforms such as Jira Service Management, ManageEngine, or similar
Proven ability to improve service delivery, implement processes, and scale operations
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
Certifications: ITIL v4 Foundation required; advanced ITIL certifications (Managing Professional or Strategic Leader) preferred
Microsoft Azure / Microsoft 365 certifications are an asset
Familiarity with governance frameworks such as ISO 20000, COBIT, or similar is a plus.
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