Operations & Support Lead (Learning Technology)

Employment Type: 1-year contract (renewable) Job Overview: We are seeking a proactive and service-oriented Operations & Support Lead to support the delivery and ongoing operations of a learning technology project deployed at the customer’s site. The successful candidate will represent the vendor team onsite and serve as the primary operational liaison between the customer, project stakeholders, technical teams, and support vendors. The role requires strong operational management capabilities, stakeholder engagement skills, and experience managing support services within a structured and customer-facing environment. Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Service Management • Oversee daily operational support for learning technology platforms and associated systems • Monitor system performance, service availability, and operational issues to ensure service continuity • Coordinate system enhancements, releases, maintenance activities, and operational readiness • Maintain operational procedures, workflows, and support documentation • Ensure compliance with organisational policies, governance standards, and service requirements • Support business continuity and operational resilience initiatives Incident & Support Management • Serve as the primary onsite coordinator for operational and support-related matters • Manage incident reporting, issue tracking, escalation, and resolution processes • Coordinate with technical teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors for timely issue resolution • Monitor service delivery against SLAs and KPIs, and provide updates to stakeholders • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and user support experience Stakeholder & Vendor Management • Work closely with stakeholders, business users, project managers, technical teams, and vendors to support operational requirements and service delivery • Support governance activities including meetings, reporting, audits, and service reviews • Assist with change management, user engagement, and adoption activities Reporting & Continuous Improvement • Prepare operational reports, incident summaries, dashboards, and management updates • Analyse operational trends and recommend service improvement initiatives • Support audit, compliance, and risk management activities • Maintain accurate operational records, logs, and documentation Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Education Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline • At least 5 years of relevant experience in operations management, service delivery, or support functions • Experience supporting enterprise digital platforms, cloud-based systems, or Learning Management Systems (LMS) • Experience managing vendors, support teams, and cross-functional stakeholders • Familiarity with structured project delivery and governance environments Certifications Mandatory • ITIL Foundation Certification (or equivalent certification in IT Service Management) Preferred / Good-to-Have • Microsoft Azure certification (e.g., Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator, or related cloud certification) • Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum certifications • Relevant certifications in service management, operations, or enterprise platforms • Learning Management System (LMS) platform certifications will be advantageous Competencies & Skills • Strong organisational, coordination, and stakeholder management skills • Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Service-oriented mindset with attention to operational quality and user experience • Proficiency in operational reporting and documentation Preferred Attributes • Experience in public sector, education, or large-scale digital transformation environments • Familiarity with ticketing and service management platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira Service Management) • Understanding of governance, compliance, and audit processes • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams