Overview
On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
ITSM
IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT
ITIL
SERVICENOW
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
PROBLEM MANAGEMENT
SERVICE REQUEST MANAGEMENT
INTEGRATION
AGILE
Job Details
APN Consulting has an immediate need for a direct client requirement:
Direct Client requirement
Title- IT Service Management Consultant
Type: 6 Months+ Contract
Location: Fully Remote
Job Summary
The ITS Service Management Consultant plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing IT service management (ITSM) processes and solutions within an organization. This role ensures that IT services align with business needs while maintaining high levels of efficiency, customer satisfaction, and compliance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Client requirement
Title- IT Service Management Consultant
Type: 6 Months+ Contract
Location: Fully Remote
Job Summary
The ITS Service Management Consultant plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing IT service management (ITSM) processes and solutions within an organization. This role ensures that IT services align with business needs while maintaining high levels of efficiency, customer satisfaction, and compliance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ITSM Process Design and Implementation:
- Develop and implement ITIL-based ITSM processes, including Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management, and Service Request Management.
- Evaluate and improve existing service management frameworks.
- Service Strategy and Planning:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align IT services with business goals.
- Develop service portfolios and service catalogs to enhance transparency and accountability.
- Tool Configuration and Management:
- Configure and implement ITSM tools like ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, Jira Service Management, or equivalent platforms.
- Provide recommendations on tool integrations and automation opportunities.
- Service Performance Monitoring:
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure IT service effectiveness.
- Generate reports and dashboards to monitor SLA adherence and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as a liaison between IT teams and business units to ensure seamless communication and service delivery.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops on ITSM best practices for staff and stakeholders.
- Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure ITSM processes adhere to industry standards (ISO 20000, ITIL, COBIT, etc.).
- Identify risks in IT service delivery and develop mitigation strategies.
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- ITIL Foundation or advanced certifications (e.g., ITIL Practitioner, ITIL Managing Professional).
- Experience:
- Proven experience (3 7+ years) in IT service management consulting or IT operations management.
- Hands-on experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, or similar platforms.
- Demonstrated success in process improvement and service delivery optimization.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of ITIL practices and principles.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
- Advanced ITIL certifications (e.g., ITIL Expert, ITIL Managing Professional).
- Familiarity with DevOps and Agile practices.
- Knowledge of cloud computing, automation, and IT infrastructure.
- Certification in other IT governance frameworks such as COBIT or ISO 20000.
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