Job Description#LI-AM1 #LI-Hybrid
ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an experienced
IT Service Management (ITSM) Lead to own, govern, and continuously improve ITIL-based service management practices within a mid-to-large organization. This role is responsible for driving service maturity, establishing governance and metrics, and leading cross-functional adoption of ITIL best practices.
The ITSM Lead will partner closely with key stakeholders to ensure consistent, measurable, and continually improving IT services that align with business objectives.
Essential Functions and Primary Duties- Own, govern, and mature core ITSM practices, including Incident, Problem, Change, Knowledge, and Service Catalog Management
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
- Establish and manage KPIs, SLAs, dashboards, and executive-level reporting to measure service performance and maturity
- Drive root cause analysis, process audits, and continual service improvement initiatives
- Lead cross-team adoption of ITIL best practices and ensure consistent execution across IT
- Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and stakeholder engagement to promote process adherence and improvement
- Drive accountability and performance across teams, ensuring measurable service improvements
- Partner with IT leadership to align service management practices with business needs and regulatory requirements
- Lead and coordinate the activities of others, providing guidance, direction, and support
Preferred Qualifications- 10+ years of experience in IT Service Management or IT Operations leadership roles
- ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification required; advanced ITIL certifications preferred
- Demonstrated success implementing, governing, and improving ITSM practices in mid-to-large organizations
- Strong experience owning and maturing ITIL practices (Incident, Problem, Change, Knowledge, Service Catalog)
- Proven ability to build metrics, KPIs, SLAs, dashboards, and executive-level reporting
- Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable improvements
- Excellent facilitation, training, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and time management abilities
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications - College Degree or equivalent required
- 8 years related experience
- Expert technical knowledge
- Knowledge of industry regulations
- Ability to lead and coordinate the team activities of others
- Ability to formulate, document and recommend new policies and procedures
- Able to work in and lead a team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
- Ability to travel as required by business and on-call availability
About UsCBIZ Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast.
CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.
Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
