Infrastructure Services Delivery Leader - Saudi Arabia

IntroductionAt IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesThe Delivery organization focuses on operational excellence, delivery performance, client delivery plan goal attainment, critical situation resolution, cost management, skills growth, workforce management, as well as building our team and increasing business across Saudi.The IS Delivery Leader will be enabling seamless integration of Infrastructure Services capabilities from delivery to revenue and profit. This role is fundamental to driving competitiveness, delivery excellence and margin expansion along with our strategic focus on for the Infrastructure Services Growth Platform.This role ensures that client needs are satisfied through the formulation, development, implementation and delivery of infrastructure solutions and services in response to client requirements as specified by a deal or offering construct. The IS Delivery Leader will be responsible for the overall project plan, budget, structure, schedule and staffing requirements for the delivery organization. He/She will be required to manage efforts of IBM and client employees as well as third-party vendors to ensure that an integrated solution is provided to meet the client needs. The incumbent will be holding the overall responsibility for cost, schedule and contractual deliverables and will be leading a functional/business unit.**Responsibilities:*** Leads individuals / teams by setting direction, communicating, and exhibiting effective leadership behaviors to manage delivery of services and processes and provides expert leadership to support team to meet those defined objectives according to client needs.* Consistently identifies and drives ways to improve service and client satisfaction. Understands and develops service delivery client satisfaction plans / programs which include defect elimination, cycle time reduction, and incremental improvements which are continuously applied to client satisfaction initiatives* Establishes and applies total cost of ownership principles, develops alternative cost strategies, and continuously ensures cost effectiveness, efficiency, and continuous improvement of service delivery.* Acts as a primary point of contact for requirements and expectations concerning assigned IBM team operations and owns the quality for service provided by the delivery organization and oversight of the tracking/reporting on service level performance.* Anticipates expected / unexpected risks / negative trends, effectively assesses these factors and implements risk management plans to mitigate events which could jeopardize contract / revenue goals.* Ensures on time delivery of contract service delivery deliverables and attempts to improve on the timing. Partners with account leaders to meet revenue, profitability and growth objectives, improve overall client satisfaction and meet Service Level Agreements.* Responsible for committing multiple resources and achieving customer satisfaction, cost, expense, revenue and other business measurements of critical importance.* Responsible for quality output/value add for highly visible services and future business development.* Ensures cost case is met and contributes to achieving gross profit requirements.* Assists in developing new client requirements and identifies areas where continuous improvement can be applied and develop and recommend modifications to processes and procedures.* Facilitates the transformation the Service Delivery organization to respond to new market opportunities as defined by the business and new deals.* Makes recommendations to the GTS leadership in setting strategic direction for the country/ region.Required Technical and Professional Expertise* P&L, Financial & Cost Management Experience and business acumen* Relevant delivery and operations experience* Expert level knowledge is required across PM methodologies* Business unit or country professional mastery related to operations, strategies, and objectives in leading edge or critical situations.* Ability to lead individuals / teams by setting direction, communicating, and exhibiting effective leadership behaviors to manage delivery of services and processes.* Teamwork at highest levels. Plan and conduct complex negotiations reaching lasting agreements and commitments.* Proven track record of success in working with clients to identify business opportunities / requirements, assists in establishing the scope of work, and providing direction to technical team members.Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise* Ability to understand the strategic direction of the accounts as they relates to market segment / industry and technology trends and develop Service Delivery strategies for the contracts.* Ability to articulate client's business drivers, strategy, objectives, critical success factors, competition, and industry trends / impacts to ensure continuous delivery of quality services.* Deep understanding of emerging technologies and technical architectures pertaining to the client served, and the vision to influence the clients' actions.* Strong ethical and professional standardsPlease refer to the JDAbout Business UnitAt Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network. 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