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IT Operations Service Manager

Blue Mantis
Kittery, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

The IT Service Operations Manager is responsible for end-to-end service delivery and performance across Digital Operations within a 24x7 Global Delivery Center (GDC). The role ensures stable, reliable, and high-quality service delivery across L1 Monitoring, Network, Security, Cloud, and Server teams, with a strong focus on execution, team leadership, and customer outcomes.

Department
Blue Mantis
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Hybrid
Workplace type
Hybrid
Key Responsibilities

* Own and manage day-to-day service delivery across L1, L2, and Specialist teams.
* Ensure adherence to SLAs, OLAs, and customer commitments.
* Act as escalation point for high-priority incidents.
* Drive service stability, availability, and performance.
* Monitor service health, workload, and queue management.
* Ensure seamless 24x7 service continuity


Service Delivery & Operational Execution
* Ensure timely resolution of incidents and service requests
* Maintain backlog and queue health
* Drive adherence to runbooks and procedures
* Collaborate with engineering teams for resolution
* Support onboarding of new services into operations


People Management & Team Leadership
* Lead and manage Team Leads and operational teams
* Drive performance through coaching and feedback
* Manage staffing, rostering, and capacity planning
* Ensure skill coverage across shifts
* Build a high-performance and accountable team culture


Customer & Stakeholder Management

* Act as key contact for service delivery interactions.
* Participate in service reviews and provide updates.
* Handle escalations and ensure timely communication.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders.


Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
* Drive service delivery improvements.
* Enhance service quality and reduce downtime
* Support automation initiatives.
* Implement lessons learned from incidents


Key Success Measures (Outcomes)
* Achievement of SLA targets
* Improved service availability
* Efficient incident resolution
* Reduced customer escalations
* High team performance and engagement

Key Skills & Qualifications

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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
  • 10-15 years in IT Operations / Managed Services.
  • Experience in 24x7 operations.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Knowledge of infrastructure domains.
  • Strong incident and service delivery experience.
  • Working knowledge of ITIL practices.
About Blue Mantis
Blue Mantis is a leading strategic digital technology services provider with a 30 year history of successfully helping clients achieve business modernization by applying next-generation technologies including managed services, cybersecurity and cloud. Headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the company provides digital technology services and strategic guidance to ensure clients quickly adapt and grow through automation and innovation. Blue Mantis partners with more than 1,200 leading mid-market and enterprise organizations in a multitude of vertical industries and is backed by leading private equity firm Recognize.

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