Infrastructure Managed Service Delivery Lead

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Who we are: Accenture Technology – Infrastructure Engineering (IE) helps companies build and manage modern IT infrastructure that drives innovation and market differentiation. Our services span three main areas: Infrastructure Modernization, Infrastructure Managed Services and Digital Workplace, with a future roadmap focused on AI-powered and industry-specific solutions.

Infrastructure Managed Services (IMS) covers the full spectrum of cloud infrastructure managed services, supporting on-premises and cloud-based environments. We help clients reduce costs, streamline operations, and enhance productivity through services spanning data centers, cloud management, networks, security, service desks, and more.

The Role: As the IMS Delivery Lead, you will serve as the primary point of contact for service delivery operations, ensuring that commitments are met and service levels are maintained. You will manage all service management activities on behalf of the delivery organization, overseeing an onshore and offshore team. Your leadership and direction will align delivery teams with client and Accenture objectives, ensuring smooth daily operations. You’ll also collaborate with the Accenture Account Management team to meet client needs and deliver exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Service Accountability:

Serve as the focal point for client activities and manage service delivery across all locations (client sites, global delivery centers, and external providers).

Ensure the delivery of agreed services within scope, price, and timeline.

Collaborate with the Account Management team to meet SLAs, demand plans, and delivery schedules.

Participate in strategic discussions with the client to offer outsourcing expertise and improve services.

Collaboration with Account Management:

Proactively address supply-demand gaps and operational challenges, ensuring the right resources are in place.

Manage service quality, change orders, and recovery plans within contract scope.

Support account planning, forecasting, and the achievement of contract goals like controllable income (CCI) and cost-to-serve targets.

Drive year-over-year efficiency gains and participate in strategic discussions to provide insights on outsourcing services.

Operational and Financial Oversight:

Ensure enablement, quality, and effectiveness of services while managing costs of standard offerings and subcontractors.

Optimize service delivery by leveraging low-cost locations and efficient processes.

Meet SLA commitments and operational targets, escalating performance issues when necessary.

Formalize delivery plans with the Account Management team.

Solution Design and Validation:

Validate specific solution configurations to ensure they meet client expectations.

Support new business opportunities and confirm delivery capability for proposed services.

Partner with Mobilization leadership to ensure smooth onboarding of services.

Team Leadership:

Manage and guide team members assigned to the client, ensuring timely and budget-aligned results.

Participate in career management and development activities for your team, fostering growth and mentorship.

Who We’re Looking For:

At least 10+ years of IT experience.

At least 8+ years of experience in IT Operations.

At least 8+ years of experience leading and motivating teams.

At least 7+ years of client relationship and expectation management.

At least 7+ years’ experience working with infrastructure and/or cloud technologies.

At least 6+ years of experience with financial and contract management.

Proven success in team-oriented environments.

Strong creative problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting.

Preferred Skills:

Advanced knowledge of public cloud services with certifications (Azure, AWS, Oracle, Google).

Network-related certifications.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, or Business Administration.

Bilingual (English and French) preferred

English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with stakeholders across Canada, US and other countries across our Global footprint where English is the common language. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking stakeholders, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.

Experience with AI, including GenAI and automation.

What’s in it for you:

Competitive benefits, including equitable parental leave.

Opportunities to advance your career across industries with local and global clients.

Performance achievement and career mentorship programs focused on your strengths and progress.

Opportunities to engage in corporate citizenship initiatives, including volunteering and charity work.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors , which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired in selected locations.

Role Location: Vancouver

Annual Salary Range: $117,200 to $225,600