At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Operational IT Service Manager, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life-saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future. 

Location: Gliwice, on-site.

The role: 

As a Operational IT Service Manager, you will help drive our goals by: 

• Leading the delivery, governance and continuous improvement of IT services across multiple JM locations and business areas. 
• Managing and developing Operational IT Service Managers and support teams to build consistent, high-performing service delivery. 
• Building trusted relationships with senior business stakeholders and acting as the primary escalation point for critical service issues. 
• Driving service improvement programmes that strengthen customer experience, operational resilience, service quality and business value. 
• Overseeing service transition for major projects to support the effective introduction of new technologies and services into production. 
• Managing supplier performance, service governance, compliance and operational budgets against agreed outcomes. 

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role: 

• Significant experience in IT service management roles, leading service delivery and operations within a complex global organisation. 
• Experience working in an ITIL-structured support organisation, with a strong understanding of service management practices, governance, risk and compliance. 
• Practical experience using IT Service Desk and Service Management system tools to manage performance, incidents, requests and service reporting. 
• Proven people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing teams. 
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and manage third-party suppliers, contracts, KPIs and SLAs. 
• Strong financial, planning and organisational skills, combined with a customer-focused approach to service delivery. 

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further! 

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. 

We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and, where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as: 

• Direct employment within our company structure. 

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a modern, automated production environment. 

• Seasonal financial benefits (winter and summer bonuses). 

• School starter kit allowance. 

• Subsidised meals in the company canteen (breakfasts, lunches and vending machines with ready meals). 

• Fresh fruit Wednesdays. 

• Private medical care with LuxMed (basic package for PLN 1), with the option to include family members. 

• Co-financing of a sports card. 

• Additional life insurance. 

• Employee Referral Programme. 

• Employee Pension Plan (fully funded by the employer at 4% of salary). 

• Convenient location: Gliwice, Łabędy Zone. 

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! 

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. 

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. 

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised. 

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How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online.  For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply:  Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com)

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