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Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Senior IT Service Manager

IT OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least ten years of professional experience in IT service management, with responsibility for large customers and complex IT outsourcing services.
  • Broad technical understanding of Service Desk, Workplace, IT Infrastructure Services, Cloud Platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure), Security, Voice and Communication, Application Management, and SAP.
  • Understanding of operational requirements for critical infrastructure, ideally in the energy industry.
  • Strong ITIL knowledge and experience in Service Level Management, Supplier Management, and Escalation Management.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating at management level and commercial understanding of contracts, costs, and billing.
  • Experience with IT transition, IT transformation, or infrastructure projects, ideally in a leadership function.
  • A completed degree in (business) informatics or an equivalent qualification.
  • Very good spoken and written German and English.
  • Willingness to travel and ability to work under high demands.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure contractual delivery and service quality across the full IT outsourcing scope.
  • Manage Service Level Agreements, Key Performance Indicators, and continual improvement.
  • Coordinate internal teams and external partners and manage cross-functional escalations.
  • Prepare and conduct service reviews and management meetings, including analyses, reporting, and decision materials.
  • Monitor service scope, costs, and deadlines, and ensure accurate billing during regular operations.
  • Manage customer requirements and support service transitions for new or changed services.
  • Work closely with Account Management, Project Management, and Service Owners.
  • Develop customer relationships and the service portfolio together with Key Account Management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Microsoft Azure is preferred.
  • Experience in the energy industry is desirable.
  • Experience with IT transition, IT transformation, or infrastructure projects in a leadership function is ideal.

About the Company

Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Bertelsmann is a global media, services, and education group made up of eight autonomous divisions, including RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, and Arvato. It operates across B2B and B2C markets, with activities in broadcasting, book publishing, music rights management, and business process outsourcing. Its products range from streaming subscriptions and printed books to logistics, CRM services, and AI-powered content and rights-management tools. The company differentiates itself through a decentralized, entrepreneur-led structure that reinvests profits into content and digital infrastructure via its Boost program, backed by private foundations and the Mohn family. It aims to grow organically and through selective acquisitions while leveraging large-scale data and cross-divisional synergies to deliver personalized content and service experiences at a global scale.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.4B
Headquarters
Gütersloh, Germany
Founded
1835

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