Service Delivery Manager

Role descriptionRole OverviewThe Onsite Infrastructure Service Delivery Manager (Infra SDM) will act as the single-point owner for end-to-end Infrastructure service delivery at customer site, ensuring transition execution, operational stability, governance rigor and customer satisfaction across Service Desk, TOC and EUC towers.This role plays a critical bridge between customer stakeholders and offshore / nearshore delivery teams, especially during transition, shadow, reverse shadow, and steady-state phases.  Key Responsibilities 1. Service Delivery & Operations GovernanceOwn end-to-end service delivery for Infrastructure towers – Service Desk, TOC, and EUC.Ensure SLA / KPI adherence, service quality, and continuous improvement post-transition.Track and manage daily operations, escalations, incidents, and major issues at onsite.Drive root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).2. Transition & Transformation OwnershipLead onsite transition execution covering: Knowledge Transfer (KT)Shadow & Reverse ShadowOperational handover to steady stateEnsure KT coverage, SOP signoffs, playbacks, and handbooks are completed and approved.Closely track transition milestones, RAID logs, and risk mitigations with offshore leads.Support tool onboarding and stabilisation (ITSM, Monitoring, End-user tools, Telephony, etc.).3. Customer Stakeholder ManagementAct as primary onsite face for Infrastructure services to customer leadership and SMEs.Drive weekly / monthly governance reviews, status reporting, and executive updates.Handle escalations, expectations management and service recovery conversations.Build strong working relationships with customer SMEs across Service Desk, TOC, and EUC.4. Offshore / Nearshore Delivery CoordinationProvide day-to-day direction and prioritisation to offshore and nearshore SDMs / Leads.Ensure one‑team operating model across geographies.Validate staffing adequacy, coverage models, and shift alignment.Identify risks arising from single-resource dependency or skill gaps and propose mitigation.5. Risk, Compliance & Process DisciplineOwn and govern RAID logs, transition trackers, and documentation matrices.Ensure process compliance (ITIL, security, access governance, audit readiness).Validate adherence to customer policies, SOPs and service governance models.6. Continuous Improvement & StabilisationIdentify operational inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.Drive automation, process optimisation, and service maturity initiatives.Support post-transition service stabilisation and experience improvement. Experience12+ years of IT Infrastructure experience with 5+ years in Service Delivery / SDM roles.Strong experience managing Infrastructure Services:  Service Desk, TOC and End User Computing (EUC)Proven experience in large-scale transitions (KT, Shadow, Reverse Shadow).Prior onsite customer-facing role experience Technical & Functional SkillsStrong understanding of ITIL-based service delivery, Hands-on exposure to ITSM tools (ServiceNow).Working knowledge of EUC technologies, monitoring tools, access management, enterprise infra operations.Ability to interpret SLAs, dashboards, trends and operational metrics.Leadership & CommunicationStrong customer communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to independently handle escalations and executive conversations.Proven leadership managing multi-tower, multi-geo delivery teams.Structured, data-driven and detail-oriented approach.Other detailsBenefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with LTIMindtree (“LTIM”):Benefits and Perks:Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, VisionShort Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage401(k) Plan with Company matchLife InsuranceVacation Time, Sick Leave, Paid HolidaysPaid Paternity and Maternity LeaveThe range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salary target for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and job level and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Depending on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of overall compensation like an annual performance-based bonus, sales incentive pay and other forms of bonus or variable compensation.Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information provided herein is accurate as of the date ofthis posting.LTIMindtree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. 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