IT Service Delivery Manager

We have an exciting opportunity at AGS Airports for an IT Service Delivery Manager to join our IT team.

The role will be based at Glasgow Airport.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Participation in our annual bonus plan
• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 public holidays
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Healthcare
• Flexible Benefit Platform
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free on-site car parking
• Agile/Flexible working, where appropriate for the role

• AGS Airports is seeking an IT Service Delivery Manager to lead the operational delivery, performance and continual improvement of IT services across Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton airports. Reporting to the IT Cyber & Operations Director, the role will be responsible for ensuring technology services are delivered reliably, securely and in line with agreed business requirements.
• The successful candidate will act as the primary operational interface between AGS, managed service providers and technology suppliers, ensuring effective service performance, operational resilience, supplier accountability and customer satisfaction. The role will drive service improvement, coordinate operational governance activities and provide leadership during major incidents and service escalations.

• Own the operational delivery and performance of IT services across AGS Airports, ensuring services meet agreed service levels, business expectations and operational requirements.
• Manage service providers and technology suppliers through regular service reviews, SLA monitoring, performance reporting, escalation management and improvement planning.
• Lead and coordinate Incident, Major Incident, Problem, Change and Service Request Management processes, ensuring effective service restoration and risk management.
• Act as the operational lead for major incidents, business-critical service disruptions and supplier escalations, providing clear communication and stakeholder management throughout.
• Develop and maintain service reporting, KPI dashboards and operational performance metrics to support continual service improvement and informed decision making.
• Drive service improvement initiatives through trend analysis, root cause investigation, problem management and supplier performance reviews.
• Support operational resilience, disaster recovery planning, business continuity testing and service readiness activities across critical technology services.
• Work closely with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Business Applications, Digital and Project Delivery teams to ensure seamless service transition, supportability and operational ownership of new services.
• Ensure IT services operate in accordance with AGS governance standards, cybersecurity requirements, audit obligations, regulatory expectations and operational risk management processes.
• Build strong relationships across airport operations, corporate functions and third-party suppliers to ensure technology services continue to support business priorities effectively.

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in Information Technology, Service Management, Operations Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in IT Service Management, Service Delivery Management or IT Operations leadership roles.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers, managed service providers and outsourced support contracts within a multi-supplier environment.
• Strong understanding of Incident, Problem, Change and Service Level Management processes and best practice.
• Experience developing service reporting, performance metrics and operational dashboards to drive service improvement.
• Experience leading…