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Country/Region: IN
Requisition ID: 29708
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Location: INDIA - BENGALURU - WHITEFIELD SITE

Title:

ITSM Consultant

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Description:

Area(s) of responsibility

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ITSM Roles and Responsibilities



A Comprehensive Guide to Key Functions Within IT Service Management

Introduction

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Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) is a discipline that focuses on designing, delivering, managing, and improving the way IT services are used within an organization. It is rooted in frameworks like ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and aims to ensure that IT services align with the needs of the business and its customers. A fundamental aspect of ITSM is the clear definition and assignment of roles and responsibilities, which guarantees smooth operations and accountability throughout the IT service lifecycle.

Core ITSM Roles

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ITSM comprises a range of roles, each with unique responsibilities. The following are core positions commonly found in ITSM frameworks:


Service Owner Process Owner Process Manager Process Practitioner Service Desk Manager Service Desk Analyst Incident Manager Problem Manager Change Manager Configuration Manager Release Manager IT Operations Manager Service Level Manager Continual Service Improvement (CSI) Manager

Key Roles and Their Responsibilities

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Service Owner

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The Service Owner is accountable for a specific service within the organization. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that the service delivers value to its users and aligns with business objectives.


Define the service strategy and vision Oversee the entire service lifecycle Manage stakeholder relationships Ensure continuous improvement of the service Monitor service performance and report on KPIs

Process Owner

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The Process Owner is responsible for the overall design, implementation, and improvement of a specific process within the ITSM framework.


Develop and maintain process documentation Ensure the process meets business and compliance requirements Train staff on process execution Monitor process performance and drive improvements

Process Manager

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The Process Manager executes the process as designed by the Process Owner, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.


Oversee day-to-day process activities Manage process practitioners and assign tasks Escalate issues to the Process Owner as needed Produce regular process performance reports

Process Practitioner

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Process Practitioners are team members responsible for completing tasks within a specific process.


Follow process documentation and procedures Record and track process activities Provide feedback for process improvement Escalate process-related issues when necessary

Service Desk Manager

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The Service Desk Manager leads the service desk team, acting as a bridge between users and IT services.


Manage the daily operations of the service desk Ensure prompt resolution of incidents and service requests Monitor team performance and set targets * Develop training and support plans for analysts