Performance Management CoE (SLA Governance)

Position Summary:

The Manager Performance Management CoE (Center of Excellence) will be responsible for driving service performance excellence across vendors, functions, and geographies. This role will lead SLA governance, analytics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure alignment with contractual obligations, service quality expectations, and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

SLA Governance and Performance Oversight

• Lead end-to-end SLA and KPI governance across IT service providers and internal towers.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting and interpretation of performance data.
• Monitor trends, identify performance gaps, and drive corrective action plans with suppliers.

Operational Excellence and CoE Development

• Establish and maintain standardized SLA governance frameworks, templates, and dashboards.
• Develop playbooks, SOPs, and best practices for performance management activities.
• Act as a change agent to build performance-centric culture across the organization.

Analytics, Reporting & Insights

• Manage the performance reporting lifecycle: data collection, validation, analysis, and communication.
• Create executive-level dashboards and performance scorecards using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.
• Provide actionable insights to business stakeholders and governance forums.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Service Owners, Business Units, Procurement, and Legal for contract compliance and vendor engagement.
• Conduct QBRs with vendors, presenting performance trends, compliance issues, and improvement plans.
• Ensure transparency and alignment across global and regional teams.

Continuous Improvement & Automation

• Identify automation opportunities in SLA tracking and reporting using AI/ML or RPA tools.
• Drive initiatives to improve speed-to-resolution, customer satisfaction, and cost efficiency.
• Support transformation programs that elevate vendor and service performance.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors in IT, Business, or related fieldExperience: 10–15 years in IT performance management, SLA’s, Managed services background, vendor governanceTools: Strong skills in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, ServiceNowKnowledge: Deep understanding of SLA/OLA frameworks, ITIL, service deliveryCertifications (preferred): ITIL v4, Six Sigma, PMP, CSM,

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking and Operational Discipline
• Strong Analytical and Presentation Skills
• Vendor and Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Change Management and Influence
• Communication and Executive Reporting
• Results-Oriented and Collaborative Mindset

Why Join Us:

• Lead a high-impact, cross-functional CoE central to our client success.
• Work in a dynamic, data-driven environment with exposure to senior leadership.
• Help shape enterprise-wide service excellence initiatives.