Service Delivery Lead - Operations Management

Job Description

Service Delivery Lead - Operations Management

| Noida, Uttar PradeshBengaluru, Karnataka

Job Summary

As a Service Delivery Lead, you will report to the Delivery Engagement Lead. Your primarily role is to oversee the functioning of Network Circuit Provisioning and Activation service delivery operations for a B2B Managed Networks Provider. This is a hands-on Operational/Delivery role within the Service Delivery lifecycle of Managed Networks services. The Provisioning and Activation groups is responsible for planning the network installation as per agreed design/solution. This includes managing and optimizing telecommunication networks, circuit prep and configuration using provisioning tools through to live circuit activation.

As a Service Delivery Lead/Group Manager/Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team of experienced Network Associates, Technicians and Specialists in a B2B service environment.

Key Responsibilities

A : Operational Management and Service Transformation

• Responsible and accountable for the successful Service Delivery of the Function (Provisioning / Activation) as defined in the contract / scorecard
• Design and implement strategic plans to drive success of the Function
• Integrate resources, staffing and development requirements, ensuring adherence to volume demand and capacity management
• Integrate future operating model changes based on projected technology/service improvements
• Improve overall productivity through effective business process improvement methods (Six Sigma, BPM Levers) and through effective deployment of resource utilization
• Build and deploy effective structures and process to deliver operational adherence to incident, change, and ticket management processes
• Ensure operational metrics are appropriately defined and reported consistently
• Responsible for process management, SLA adherence, service improvement, value adds etc. specific to functional area
• Point of contact for all operational and delivery matters

B: Transition Delivery Success - Setup, Knowledge Transfer, Service Assurance

• Responsible and accountable for a successful Transition Execution as per contractual agreement
• Responsible for operational actions leading to successful onboarding of new recruits as per onboarding ramp plans
• Operationally participate and provide necessary resources and support to the Transition management actions
• Drive project timelines and milestones including collaborating closely with 3rd Parties
• Identify potential risks and document and deploy mitigation plans in agreement with stakeholders
• Responsible for successful implementation of Knowledge Transfer process by ensuring documentation of processes and systems and achieving Functional Throughput targets
• Deploy effective Data and Reporting governance structure with the Reporting team in collecting and analyzing performance and productivity performance
• Exceed Service Transition goals by meeting SLAs during the Transition and consistently delivering steady state performance

C: Client Management

• Responsible and Accountable for Positive Client Success Scores across B2B and B2C
• Lead Client engagement & governance meetings such as WBR, MBR & QBRs
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders, acting as a single point of contact for the assigned (provisioning/activation) function
• Proactively manage and resolve potential issues, ensuring timely and effective problem resolution
• Gather and analyze client feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance the overall client experience
• Develop and implement strategies to improve client retention and expand business opportunities/growth
• Manage or provide inputs in the commercial aspects of the function
• Negotiate on issues and subjects with clients, ensuring that both parties align on expectations and deliverables

D: People Management

• Responsible and Accountable for consistently delivering Employee Skill, Engagement and Attrition Targets
• Lead by example and motivate individuals and teams to deliver best-in-class work ethic
• Set clear goals and expectations for the team and provide tactical interventions & guide towards strategic direction
• Participate in hiring, training and developing a high-performing skilled team of Network Service Delivery professionals
• Drive a High-Performance culture by promoting ownership and fostering a positive and supportive work environment
• Provide regular one-on-one feedback and coaching to enhance individual and team performance
• Identify and address potential causes of employee concerns or dissatisfaction and proactively engage with cross-functional stakeholders in resolving
• Drive participation and own Gallup Pulse Index action planning
• Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements and acknowledge successes at team meetings and company-wide events as per policy

E: Financial Management

• Responsible and Accountable for delivering Budgeted Costs Savings for the line of business
• Responsible and Accountable for Financial Improvement Plans of key levers linked to Revenue & Margins
• Responsible and Accountable for developing strong and robust controls & monitoring process
• Work with Portfolio Managers in firming up cost estimation models in identifying opportunities and benefits to HCLTech and our Customers
• Responsible and Accountable for mitigating against SLA performance/penalties and driving the culture of consistent Zero-risk Service Credit delivery

Responsible for Compliance to Financial Best Practices towards monthly invoicing process

Skill Requirements

1. Expert Proficiency In Operations Management, Including Process Optimization, Sla Governance, And Team Leadership.

2. Excellent Command Of Escalation Management Methodologies, With The Ability To Resolve HighImpact Issues Using Structured ProblemSolving.

3. Advanced Expertise In Data Visualization Tools Such As Power Bi, Tableau, Or Qlik For Driving Operational Insights And Executive Reporting.

4. Strong Skills In Process Automation, Workflow Management Platforms, And Business Analytics.

5. Superior Communication, Stakeholder Management, And Change Leadership Abilities.

Other Requirements

1. ITIL Expert or Six Sigma Black Belt certification (optional but highly valuable).

2. Certification in Data Analytics or Visualization (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate) is advantageous.

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Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, youll supercharge your potential. Youll find your career. And youll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.