ServiceNow

Principal Platform Architect - Commercial

ServiceNow$148K — $232K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in a professional services organization or ServiceNow platform team
  • 3+ years in an Enterprise or Solution Architect role
  • Leadership experience in large-scale ServiceNow deployments
  • Expertise in data modeling and platform security
  • Strong communication skills with a focus on executive engagement
  • Experience integrating AI into decision-making and workflows
  • Cloud application technology experience

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic relationships with customer executives and platform owners
  • Architect end-to-end ServiceNow solutions across multiple modules
  • Create architectural roadmaps based on customer goals
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Architects for digital transformation
  • Ensure platform health by reducing technical debt
  • Contribute expertise and best practices related to ServiceNow
  • Mentor team members and support their professional growth

Benefits

  • Health plans including flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Matching donations program
  • Flexible time away plan and family leave programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

You will be part of the Customer Excellence Group (CEG). Our purpose is to accelerate platform adoption and improve customer outcomes. We do this through a portfolio of services, delivered by outstanding consultants, using our ecosystem of partners, our leading practices, methodologies and tools based on our experiences from 1000's of customer engagements. We help our customers realize value faster and reduce risks. Successful candidates will join a team of experts focused on our Commercial customers.

What you get to do in this role:

The Platform Architect is a strategic technical leader responsible for helping our customers architect, mature, and governing scalable, secure, high-performing solutions on the ServiceNow platform. You will have the opportunity to shape the transformation for leading global financial institutions and work with the latest in AI advancements. Platform Architects ensure customers use leading practices around instance strategy, technical governance, core data, integrations and the technical health of the platform. This is a consultative role. Platform Architects work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners to align platform capabilities with business objectives, adopt best practices, and drive AI and digital transformation initiatives. They:
• Develop relationships with customer executives, platform owners, architects, and development teams help them understand the role of ServiceNow in their transformation vision.
• Guide customers in the architecture of end-to-end ServiceNow solutions across multiple modules such as ITSM, CMDB/CSDM, ITOM, HRSD, SecOps, SPM, CSM, and Creator Workflows.
• Translate goals and desired into an architectural roadmap.
• Engage with the customer's Enterprise Architects to position ServiceNow as the digital transformation platform standard, integrated with their core applications.
• Ensure instance health by working to reduce technical debt and align to ServiceNow leading practices.
• Be an active contributor of leading practices and expertise related to the ServiceNow platform.
• Maintain the skills and certifications that are relevant to your customers and your role.
• Mentor others in their professional development.
• Evaluate and recommend new ServiceNow capabilities, including AI, agentic automation, and LLM integrations.
• Help customers adhere to ServiceNow architecture guardrails and coding standards.
• Contribute to platform innovation by identifying opportunities to improve user experience, reduce complexity, and increase automation.
• Support the development of reusable solutions, accelerators, and technical assets.
• Present platform strategy and design decisions to stakeholders and leadership

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:
  • Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
  • 10+ years progressive experience as part of a professional services organization and/or ServiceNow platform team, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in operational and/or implementation leadership roles on a large-scale ServiceNow deployment
  • Experience working with functional business leaders to identify business objectives and develop outcome-focused roadmaps
  • 3+ years in an Enterprise or Solution Architect role, or relevant experience
  • Knowledge of data modeling, CMDB design, data strategies, platform security, and integration.
  • Cloud application technology experience
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Platforms in addition to ServiceNow
  • A strong customer focus
  • The ability to thrive in complexity
  • A strategic and collaborative mindset
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Strong executive communication skills
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Industry experience in Manufacturing preferrerd
  • Experience with agentic AI capabilities (e.g., LLM orchestration, generative workflows, Now Assist)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tools, and Automated Testing Framework (ATF)
  • Certified Master Architect (CMA) or Certified Technical Architect (CTA) in good standing, or the willingness to obtain one of those certifications.

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $148,900 - $232,600, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

About ServiceNow

ServiceNow provides cloud-based solutions that define, structure, manage, and automate services for enterprise operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and other countries. The company offers service management solutions, including incident, problem, change, request, and cost management as well as service catalogs; and IT, HR, facilities, and field service management solutions. It also provides IT operations management solutions covering service mapping, delivery, and assurance solutions; business management solutions such as financial management, project portfolio suite, vendor performance management, and performance analytics as well as governance, risk, and compliance; and application development services.

ServiceNow Careers

Join the dynamic team at ServiceNow, a global leader in digital workflow solutions, where innovation and leadership converge to shape the future of work. At ServiceNow, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and a chance to be part of a culture that values diversity, creativity, and continuous learning.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career journey with ServiceNow and contribute to the world’s leading enterprises' digital transformation. Our team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies that improve how people work. With ServiceNow, you will use your skills to impact businesses and industries profoundly, driving efficiency and innovation.

Join Our Market-Leading Team

ServiceNow is not just another technology company. We are a team that thrives on diversity and leadership, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes growth and development. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that every team member can achieve their potential.

Innovative Work

ServiceNow is home to more than 10,000 dedicated professionals who lead the charge in digital workflows and enterprise solutions. As part of our team, you will engage in projects that merge technology with practical applications, creating revolutionary products that advance how services are delivered and managed.

Career Development

At ServiceNow, your career trajectory is filled with boundless opportunities. We support your growth with robust training programs, leadership development courses, and access to global challenges. Whether you are looking for an internship, full-time position, or leadership role, ServiceNow equips you with the tools to excel.

Be Part of a Great Team

Working at ServiceNow means being part of a community that values teamwork and innovation. Our collaborative environment encourages networking and sharing ideas, making our workplace vibrant and dynamic. The benefits of joining ServiceNow extend beyond comprehensive health and wellness; they include fostering professional connections and friendships that last a lifetime.

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Size
16,881 employees
Market Cap
$76.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$118.5 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+33.5%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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