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Company Description
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.
Company Description
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.
Job Description
The Head of Client Service Delivery is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering an exceptional service experience for Experian’s designated top 30 clients. This role is central to driving client satisfaction, trust, and long-term retention by ensuring that service delivery is not only consistent and reliable but also proactive and strategically aligned with client needs. Acting as both a strategic partner and operational leader, the Head of Service Delivery oversees the end-to-end client experience—anticipating needs, resolving complex cross-functional issues, and leading real-time incident response with transparency and urgency.
You will co-design and evolve tailored service delivery models in collaboration with clients, fostering a true partnership approach that positions Experian as a trusted advisor. Success in this role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, operational discipline, and empathetic leadership. The ideal candidate will be a credible and influential voice across the business, capable of aligning internal teams, advocating for client outcomes, and upholding the highest standards of service excellence.
Work That Matters - What You’ll Be Doing
As Head of Service Delivery, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and elevating the service experience for Experian A/NZ. Your focus will be on delivering operational excellence, building trust, and driving measurable impact through:
- Designing and executing a best-in-class service delivery model tailored to the needs of our most strategic clients, ensuring consistency, reliability, and long-term value.
- Leading client remediation efforts during times of disruption, acting swiftly to restore confidence and return clients to business-as-usual with minimal impact.
- Owning and refining the incident management process, ensuring it is proactive, transparent, and continuously improving to meet the highest standards.
- Leveraging data and insights to ensure clients are maximising the value of their products and services, driving both satisfaction and strategic outcomes.
In this role, you will also be instrumental in enabling seamless cross-functional collaboration, championing open and transparent communication to ensure alignment and shared ownership of client outcomes. During periods of disruption, you will lead incident and escalation management with urgency, professionalism, and transparency—restoring confidence and reinforcing Experian’s reputation for reliability. Your ability to embrace change, manage risk, and uphold governance standards will ensure that service delivery remains agile, compliant, and resilient, safeguarding both client trust and business integrity.
Qualifications
More about you
You are a seasoned service delivery leader with a strong track record of driving client success, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration in complex, high-value environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Operations Management, or a related field is essential.
- 10+ years of experience in service delivery, client success, or operations leadership roles—preferably within data, technology, SaaS, or financial services sectors.
- Proven track record of managing complex, high-value client relationships and delivering exceptional service outcomes.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed or global environment, with a focus on collaboration and alignment.
- Strong background in incident and escalation management, including leading through high-pressure situations with professionalism and transparency.
- Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement, change management, and service innovation.
- Deep understanding of service delivery frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT) and governance models.
- Familiarity with data privacy, compliance, and risk management in regulated environments.
- Proficiency in service performance metrics (e.g., SLAs, KPIs, NPS, CSAT) and using data to drive decisions.
- Awareness of emerging technologies (e.g., automation, AI, cloud platforms) and their impact on service delivery.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into execution.
- High emotional intelligence, with a client-centric and empathetic leadership style.
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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- Seniority levelNot Applicable
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionInformation Technology
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