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IT Service Manager (Change, Release & Transition) - energy & utilities
Euston, New South Wales, Australia
10 days ago
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Job Description
Job Title: IT Service Manager (Change, Release & Transition)
Location: Euston – 2-3 days a week onsite
Duration: 6+ Months
Energy Client Experience Required
About the Company
Elexon plays a key role in the UK's wholesale electricity market. As the administrator of the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC), Elexon ensures accurate settlement of electricity supply and demand transactions, helping drive the UK’s journey toward Net Zero. With 20+ years of expertise, Elexon operates as a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organization at the heart of the energy sector.
Role Overview
As the Change, Release & Service Transition Manager, you will lead the change and release processes across Elexon’s IT environment and ensure smooth service transitions into production. You'll work within an ITIL-based framework, coordinating across teams and vendors to maintain high-quality, controlled, and risk-assessed change management.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage Change Management, Release Management, and Service Transition processes.
Lead CAB meetings, oversee change reviews, approvals, and implement robust back-out plans.
Maintain release calendars and coordinate with dev/test/ops teams for timely delivery.
Ensure operational readiness before service go-live and enforce service acceptance criteria.
Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure smooth transitions.
Deliver regular reports covering success rates, trends, and improvement areas.
Promote continuous improvement, governance, and compliance with ITIL best practices.
Stakeholders You'll Work With
Internal: Senior Leadership Team, Technology Leads, Product/Service Owners, IT Service Desk
External: Supplier Partners, 3rd Party Vendors
Key Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in ITIL-based Service Management (Change, Release & Transition)
Proven experience managing complex IT changes and large-scale releases
Familiarity with IBM tools, ServiceNow, or equivalent ITSM platforms
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset for risk assessment and problem-solving
Desirable Experience
Understanding of the UK electricity market and Ofgem regulations
Knowledge of cybersecurity practices in IT operations
Background in project management or multi-vendor service delivery environments