What does a shared service manager do?

A Shared Service Manager oversees the delivery of centralized support services—such as HR, finance, IT, or procurement—to different departments or business units within an organization. Their goal is to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs by consolidating services that were previously duplicated across departments. They manage teams, implement best practices, and ensure that service level agreements (SLAs) are met. Shared Service Managers also drive process improvements and may handle stakeholder communications to ensure satisfaction with service delivery.