I'm Badr Arhad, an Agile IT Operations Expert with 16 years in IT, starting at Dell in 2008 as a technical engineer. My journey has spanned operational and team management, emphasizing customer service.
Since 2014, at Atos, as a Service Delivery Lead, I spearhead a global team of over 100 engineers and staff, ensuring excellence in service delivery across various IT domains. My role encompasses the strategic optimization of service desks, application management, and infrastructure operations, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.
Now as Head of Global IT Implementation within Webhelp and Concentrix, I oversee project implementations, service establishment, and strategic process deployment, ensuring operational excellence. I lead engineers and staff globally, nurturing a collaborative team culture. My credentials are fortified with certifications in Operational Excellence, Six Sigma Black Belt, QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor, ITIL® V3 & V4, Professional Scrum Master I, Risk Management, Process Improvement and Mapping, and Lean Management, underpinning my skills in quality and IT service management, agile methodologies, risk management, and lean principles.
Currently, I focus on scalable service frameworks and process enhancements for long-term business goals, advocating continuous improvement and maintaining our competitive edge in IT.
Since 2014, at Atos, as a Service Delivery Lead, I spearhead a global team of over 100 engineers and staff, ensuring excellence in service delivery across various IT domains. My role encompasses the strategic optimization of service desks, application management, and infrastructure operations, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.
Now as Head of Global IT Implementation within Webhelp and Concentrix, I oversee project implementations, service establishment, and strategic process deployment, ensuring operational excellence. I lead engineers and staff globally, nurturing a collaborative team culture. My credentials are fortified with certifications in Operational Excellence, Six Sigma Black Belt, QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor, ITIL® V3 & V4, Professional Scrum Master I, Risk Management, Process Improvement and Mapping, and Lean Management, underpinning my skills in quality and IT service management, agile methodologies, risk management, and lean principles.
Currently, I focus on scalable service frameworks and process enhancements for long-term business goals, advocating continuous improvement and maintaining our competitive edge in IT.
Service Delivery Manager
EOS IT Outsourcing
December 2021
to April 2022
Full-time
Casablanca
Morocco
- Contract Review and Management: Take responsibility for reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts with offshore service providers and partners. Ensure that all contracts align with the company’s strategic goals and comply with legal and regulatory standards.
- Contract Renewal and Optimization: Lead the process of contract renewals, focusing on optimizing terms and conditions to benefit the company’s objectives. Regularly assess the performance of service providers against contract stipulations to inform renewal decisions.
- Alignment with Tribe and Squads Structure: Ensure that the offshore service strategy and operations are fully integrated and aligned with the company’s Tribe and Squads organizational structure. This includes facilitating collaboration between different Squads and ensuring that the services provided by offshore teams support the specific needs of each Tribe.
- Performance Metrics and SLA Management: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) in line with the Tribe and Squads objectives. Ensure that offshore teams meet or exceed these metrics, driving continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement in Contract Processes: Engage relevant stakeholders, including Tribe Leads and Squad Members, in the contract review and renewal processes. Gather their input and feedback to ensure that contracts meet the functional and technical needs of each team.
- Change Management in Contract Transitions: Oversee change management processes during contract transitions, ensuring minimal disruption to offshore services. This includes effective communication and training for both offshore teams and internal stakeholders to adapt to new contract terms or providers.