IT Service Manager (ITSM) (Arabic Speaker)
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About the Role
Datamatics Global Services is seeking an experienced IT Service Manager (Arabic speaker) to lead ITSM functions in Riyadh. The role requires ITIL expertise, strong stakeholder management, and a focus on service excellence.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, and Continuous Service Improvement processes
- Develop, implement, and maintain ITSM policies, procedures, and governance frameworks aligned with ITIL best practices
- Manage major incidents and coordinate cross functional teams to ensure timely resolution
- Conduct detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical incidents
- Prepare executive level incident reports and client facing communications
- Analyze trends related to incidents, problems, risks, and service performance
- Develop and execute service improvement plans to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Act as primary point of contact for service related escalations
- Plan, coordinate, and execute business continuity and disaster recovery exercises
- Mentor, coach, and develop team members
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
- ITIL 4 Foundation Certification (Mandatory)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Service Management
- Strong experience managing Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes
- Experience working in enterprise scale IT environments
- Native or Fluent Arabic Speaker (Mandatory)
- Strong English communication skills
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are seeking an experienced and proactive IT Service Manager (Arabic Speaker) to join our team in Riyadh.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for leading IT Service Management functions, including Incident Management, Problem Management, Continuous Service Improvement, Risk Management, and IT Service Continuity.
- This role requires a strong understanding of ITIL best practices, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive service excellence across a complex IT environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, and Continuous Service Improvement processes.
- Develop, implement, and maintain ITSM policies, procedures, and governance frameworks aligned with ITIL best practices.
- Ensure compliance with established service management standards and operational procedures.
- Monitor service performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs.
- Manage major incidents and coordinate cross functional teams to ensure timely resolution.
- Conduct detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical incidents using methodologies such as 5 Whys and Fishbone Analysis.
- Chair incident review meetings and ensure action items are tracked through to completion.
- Prepare executive level incident reports and client facing communications.
- Analyze trends related to incidents, problems, risks, and service performance.
- Develop and execute service improvement plans to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Identify recurring issues and drive preventive and corrective actions.
- Support audit, compliance, and risk management initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- ITIL 4 Foundation Certification (Mandatory).
- Additional ITIL certifications are highly desirable.
- COBIT, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, PMP, or Prince2 certifications will be an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Service Management.
- Strong experience managing Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.
- Experience working in enterprise scale IT environments.
- Exposure to infrastructure, applications, cloud services, and managed services environments.
- Experience interacting with clients and senior business stakeholders.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience preparing RCA reports and executive level communications.
- Ability to perform effectively in high pressure environments.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Customer focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.
Language Requirements
- Native or Fluent Arabic Speaker (Mandatory)
- Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
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