SharePoint Solutions Delivery Manager

Job Title:SharePoint Solutions Delivery Manager
Work Location:Johannesburg (remote-friendly)
Job Description / Responsibilities:Looking for an experienced Solutions Delivery Manager to oversee governance, service delivery, and stakeholder engagement across Modern Workplace services, including SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft 365 administration.
This role is responsible for ensuring stable, well-governed service delivery within managed services environments, maintaining strong operational performance while aligning delivery outcomes with business priorities.
The Solutions Delivery Manager acts as the primary escalation point for operational, commercial, and governance matters across the service landscape.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead governance across Modern Workplace service delivery, establishing structured delivery cadence and service oversight
Manage SLA and KPI tracking, reporting, and service review engagements with stakeholders
Coordinate delivery across cross-functional teams spanning support, engineering, and service operations
Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues, risks, and service disruptions
Track delivery dependencies, risks, and service performance across workstreams
Oversee issue, risk, and change control governance processes Support transition and mobilisation activities to ensure service readiness and smooth handover into steady-state operations
Maintain strong stakeholder engagement through structured communication and executive reporting
Ensure quality standards, documentation practices, and operational continuity are maintained
Drive continuous service improvement initiatives to enhance platform stability and service performance    
Background and experience required:  Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience
Strong experience in IT service delivery or managed services environments
Proven experience overseeing enterprise-scale delivery within governance-led service models
Solid understanding of Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams ecosystems
Experience managing SLAs, KPIs, operational reporting, and service review forums
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage risks, dependencies, and escalations across complex environments
Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management frameworks

Desirable:
ITIL certification Experience supporting Modern Workplace or collaboration platform environments
Experience leading distributed or hybrid delivery teams
Exposure to transition and mobilisation of managed services engagements