Manager, IT Service Management
Amhara Bank S.C. Addis Ababa · Addis Ababa Posted 1h ago
About this role
Purpose of the Job: To Manage the IT service management processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Service Request) and managing the IT Service delivery, which serves as the primary interface for all end-users and business units. The role minimizes business disruption through swift incident resolution and proactive problem management while driving continuous improvement based on service metrics and user feedback.
Additional Requirement:
- Training and practical experience in IT Service Management, ITIL, service delivery, IT operations, incident management, problem management, change management, or related areas.
- Experience in planning, implementing, managing, and continuously improving enterprise IT services and service management processes.
- Professional certifications such as ITIL, COBIT, ISO/IEC 20000, or related certifications are considered an added advantage.
Generic Functions:
- Develop, review and implement policies & procedures, plan /budget of the division;
- Cultivate a working environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and transparency among staffs;
- Mentor and coach subordinates towards effective career development;
- Provide the concerned organ with timely, relevant, accurate, and complete reports on the plan performance;
- Demonstrate the Bank’s code of conduct, culture, and ascertain that subordinates abide by same;
- Handle other related generic activities as deemed necessary
Specific Functions:
- Establish and maintain ITIL-based processes including Incident, Problem, Change, and Configuration Management.
- Define, monitor, and report on internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to the Director.
- Act as the first level escalation point during Major Incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams to restore critical banking services with minimal business impact.
- Undertake Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Problem Management to identify and eliminate systemic issues, reducing incident volume and improving stability.
- Implement and manage self-service portals, knowledge management, and automation to improve resolution efficiency and user satisfaction.
- Participate in acquisition of Information Technology equipment by testing and verifying of hardware and other peripherals to ensure that they meet the required specifications.
Requirements
Qualification: MSc/BSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Science, MIS, or a related field.
Experience: Seven/Nine (7/9) years of relevant work experience, of which at least two (2) years as Senior officer position.