IT Service Management Leader

Reliable service delivery, mature processes, measurable outcomes.

About

Senior IT Service Management leader specializing in Problem Management, ServiceNow ITSM governance, and global operations. I lead the maturity of ITSM capabilities by simplifying execution, strengthening quality and consistency, and making outcomes visible through meaningful metrics.

What I’m known for

Clear standards, pragmatic governance, strong stakeholder partnerships, and steady, measurable improvements over time.

Impact

Representative strengths and outcomes I focus on delivering:

  • Process ownership & governance Global standards • execution consistency
    • Define clear process rules, roles, quality standards, and operating rhythms.
    • Drive adoption through training, communications, coaching, and lightweight controls.
  • Measurable improvement KPIs • trends • actionable reporting
    • Use data to prioritize improvements and surface risks early.
    • Build stakeholder alignment through transparent reporting and simple narratives.
  • Cross-functional delivery Operations • engineering • business partners
    • Coordinate across support towers and regions to resolve systemic issues.
    • Keep initiatives moving by clarifying ownership, timelines, and next actions.

Experience

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific — Senior Manager, IT Problem Management Process Lead May 2022 – Present
    • Own Problem Management process direction, standards, and governance.
    • Lead training, communications, and role enablement for consistent global execution.
    • Measure effectiveness and drive continual improvement with senior stakeholders.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific — Senior Manager, Global IT Service Desk & IT2Go Process Lead Sep 2018 – Present
    • Lead global service desk operations and performance management.
    • Run governance forums with support groups to improve routing and end-user outcomes.
    • Drive IT2Go standards that connect centralized support with local site needs.
  • Patheon Pharmaceuticals — Senior Manager, Global IT Service Desk / Service Transition / ITIL Process Lead Dec 2014 – Sep 2018
    • Managed global service desk operations and stakeholder expectations.
    • Served as ITIL SME; developed standards and delivered training across teams.
    • Led Service Transition governance and operational readiness for new/changed services.
  • Patheon Pharmaceuticals — UK Data Centre Manager Nov 2010 – Dec 2014
    • Led data centre operations and infrastructure escalation support.
    • Delivered enterprise messaging and directory initiatives (including Exchange/Office 365 scope).
    • Supported major migrations and consolidation efforts with operational stability as the priority.

Core skills

Problem Management ITSM Governance Service Desk Leadership Service Delivery Continuous Improvement Stakeholder Management Global Operations

Strengths include operating under pressure, prioritizing effectively, and delivering clear, consistent outcomes.

Technical snapshot

ServiceNow Windows Server Active Directory Office 365 VMware vSphere Citrix DNS / DHCP / VPN

Broad background across infrastructure, endpoint support, virtualization, and ITSM platforms.

Certifications

ITIL v4 Foundation ITIL Intermediate (CSI, SO, ST) COBIT 5 Foundation SDI Service Desk Manager CompTIA Security+ MCSE (2000/2003)

Contact

Best way to reach me is email.

© Ben Blackmore.