Manager Of Service Operations

Welcome to Warner Bros Discovery the stuff dreams are made of Who We Are When we say the stuff dreams are made of we re not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth Behind WBD s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what s next From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive Your New Role The Manager of Service Operations will play a pivotal role in leading and managing ITSM service operations within the Enterprise Service Management Office ESMO organization This position is based in Hyderabad and is responsible for leading a team of Senior Service Management Analysts The role requires a deep understanding of ServiceNow and IT Service Management ITSM principles and practices as well as the ability to drive strategic initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency As a key contributor to the Service Management Operations team the Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective management and support of service management processes The focus will be on operational execution supporting the lead practitioner and guiding junior team members Key responsibilities include managing service operations projects providing technical support for incidents and enhancements and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of service management initiatives This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in service management and operational execution Your Role Accountabilities RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Lead and manage a high-performing team of ServiceNow service management analysts providing coaching mentorship and performance feedback Allocate analyst resources effectively across projects and initiatives to meet demand and timelines Oversee the recruitment onboarding and professional development of service management analysts to ensure long-term success Foster a collaborative accountable and inclusive team culture that emphasizes continuous learning and innovation SERVICE OPERATIONS STRATEGY Develop and implement service operations strategies and roadmaps that align with the organization s transformation goals Collaborate with leadership and the ITSM process managers to define the strategic direction of service operations Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure process objectives are met and deliverables are achieved Monitor process management progress and implement corrective actions as necessary to address any deviations from the plan Develop and implement best practices for operations management and delivery STAEKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including IT business units and external partners Facilitate communication and collaboration between stakeholders to ensure alignment of service operations initiatives Act as a liaison between technical teams and business users to translate requirements and ensure successful implementation of process management initiatives TECHNICAL SUPPORT 20 Provide process guidance for incidents and enhancements across various service management processes Help troubleshoot and resolve service management issues ensuring minimal disruption to operations Collaborate with IT teams to implement system updates patches and enhancements DOCUMENTATION KNOWLEDGE SHARING Establish standards for documentation and knowledge management across the analyst team Review and approve service management process documentation requirement specifications user guides and knowledge base articles Coordinate knowledge sessions and process roadmap reviews for ServiceNow stakeholders across the organization Foster knowledge-sharing within the analyst team to promote best practices and reusability Qualifications Experiences 7 years of experience in IT service management or related field with 3 years of experience managing ITSM process management operations in a ServiceNow environment Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize complex processes Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams Bachelor s degree in Information Technology Business Administration or related field Not Required but preferred experience ITIL v3 or v4 certification Intermediate or Strategic Leader preferred ServiceNow Certified System Administrator Certified Business Analyst or other relevant ServiceNow certifications Experience implementing enterprise service management solutions in global environments How We Get Things Done This last bit is probably the most important Here at WBD our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives backgrounds and experiences Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex gender identity ethnicity age sexual orientation religion or belief marital status pregnancy parenthood disability or any other category protected by law If you re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and or recruitment process please visit our for instructions to submit your request