Service Delivery Manager

Company: Airbus Defence and Space
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Location: Portsmouth
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will ensure the reliability, availability and security of National Messaging services for thousands of users. You will apply ITIL-based processes to incidents, changes and events, while maintaining strong service levels with providers. You’ll manage budgets, collaborate with product teams and help shape new offerings in a multi-functional, agile Digital environment. This position supports a UK-wide operation with travel in the UK/Europe and requires UK SC clearance, offering a meaningful impact within Airbus’ mission to modernize national messaging.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • annual profit share
  • contributory pension
  • car leasing scheme
  • free onsite parking
  • hybrid working

Responsibilities

  • Ensure reliability, availability and security of National Messaging services for ~5k users
  • Execute ITIL-based processes: incident, problem, change, configuration and event management
  • Manage provider service agreements and ensure compliance with term and quality expectations
  • Analyze KPIs and user feedback to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction
  • Plan and report on operating budgets for the service
  • Contribute to definition of new products and services with product teams
  • Collaborate within multi-functional, agile teams to transform digital capabilities
  • Support crisis/major incident management as needed

Key requirements

  • IT service management experience with operational activities and service provider governance
  • Experience in large-scale, multicultural enterprise environments
  • Service and customer experience oriented
  • Crisis/major incident management expertise
  • Autonomous contract management for projects/programs
  • Strong technical expertise in Messaging and Directory Services (Microsoft Exchange on-premise, messaging protocols)
  • Managing email security gateways (e.g., Cisco ESA, FortiMail, IMSVA)
  • Active Directory knowledge (user lifecycle, group management)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 is valued
  • Security clearance: UK SC clearance
  • customer-focused
  • collaborative and cross-functional
  • problem-solving
  • Microsoft Exchange (On-premise)
  • Messaging protocols
  • Email security gateways (Cisco ESA, FortiMail, IMSVA)

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Posted: October 1st, 2026