ServiceNow

Principal Platform Architect - Federal

ServiceNow$148K — $232K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Diego, CA
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of management consulting experience, preferably with a top-tier firm.
  • Extensive background in enterprise architecture with a focus on technology strategy and governance.
  • Familiarity with AI integration into business processes and decision-making.
  • Federal experience required with a strong emphasis on digital transformation projects.
  • Experience with cloud technologies, including Salesforce, AWS, or Oracle Cloud, with a desire for familiarity with ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strong relationships with executives to align ServiceNow solutions with their digital transformation goals.
  • Analyze and translate business and technical requirements into actionable architectural designs.
  • Establish and advise on technical governance and best practices for platform stability.
  • Drive platform health by reviewing configurations and advising on ServiceNow practices.
  • Promote ServiceNow's advisory practices through thought leadership and client engagement.
  • Guide clients through prescriptive solution designs and technical implementation decisions.

Benefits

  • Health plans including flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available.
  • Flexible time away policy.
  • Family leave programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Team

The Customer Outcomes team at ServiceNow works with customers to help them achieve their business outcomes by providing Customer Success services. The team's purpose is to accelerate customers' adoption of the ServiceNow platform, enabling customers to realize value faster, reduce costs and reduce risks.

The Role

The Customer Outcomes Platform Architect is an advisory role, responsible for helping our customers establish a strong technical foundation in the ServiceNow Platform and design solutions that drive business outcomes. This entails establishing and supporting best practices around instance strategy, technical governance, core data, integrations and the overall health of the platform. This is a highly consultative role that does not perform configuration on the platform, but and instead guides both partner and customer resources to achieve their goals through leading practices. This role interfaces with the customer across executive, platform owner, enterprise architects and development teams during the selling, structuring, and implementation, and on-going operations related to of ServiceNow solutions.

An ideal candidate will have experience working as an enterprise architect with a successful track record in management consulting, (professional services firms or cloud software company), focused on technology strategy, governance, data and solution design. They will have demonstrated the ability to become a trusted advisor to senior executives and facilitate customer success from strategic or annual planning functions including business value identification, road mapping, as well as advising and defining successful execution strategies including governance frameworks and managing large enterprise programs.

What you get to do in this role:
  • Developing strong relationships with the c suite and business leaders to understand the client's vision and how ServiceNow plays in their digital transformation journey. Translate business objectives to outcomes through the visual customer roadmap.
  • Interact with customer architecture personnel (enterprise and solution) Enterprise architecture to:
    • Analyze and translating translate business information and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions to achieve complex business objectives
    • To position ServiceNow as the system of action to enable the integrated digital transformation roadmap
    • Establish and advise on the technical governance related domains and associated processes
  • Drive solid platform health by reviewing and guiding the remediation of configurations and customizations that do not align to ServiceNow leading practices.
  • Advocate/champion ServiceNow's advisory leading practices and industry use cases with clients
  • Contribute thought leadership (methodology and white papers) on how advisory and co-delivery can optimize customer outcomes
  • Guide a customer down a prescriptive solution design and manage through the technical implementation decision points
  • Define solutions across the platform that align to delivered capabilities


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.
  • Federal Experience required
  • CTA/CMA highly preferred.
  • Skills preferred -
    • SecOps
    • IRM/GRC/CAM
    • ITOM
    • ITSM
    • Core Platform
  • Certifications preferred -
    • CSA
    • CAD
    • CIS certifications
  • Consulting Experience
    • Management Consulting Experience preferred, (Big 4, Strategy Firm) or OEM software or Cloud company
    • 3+ years of experience in management consulting leadership roles at a top-tier consulting company focused on technology (Digital/SaaS/Enterprise Software)
    • Fortune 500 or OEM Software or Cloud Company enterprise architect
    • Career progression (Technical, Architecture)
  • Experience working with functional business leaders to:
    • Identify business objectives and develop outcome-focused roadmaps
    • Guide large Consulting/SI organizations.
  • Large Program Experience
    • 5+ years large program experience leading architecture and design
  • Enterprise Architecture Experience
    • Enterprise or Solution Architect role and/or relevant experience.
    • Data modeling, core data design, security, integrations, configuration management
  • Cloud Application Technology Experience
    • Experience in implementation of one or more cloud-based systems such as SalesForce, Workday, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Oracle Cloud
    • 1-2 years of ServiceNow Platform Experience is desired but not required
    • Cloud platform experience desired
    • Familiarity with Enterprise Platforms

Required Competencies:
  • Customer Focus
  • Translates requirements to Demonstrate value
  • Collaborative
  • Results Driven
  • Cultivates Innovation
  • Executive level communication skills
  • Consultative perspective
  • Thrives in complexity
  • Strategic mindset
  • Software Development background
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Travel up to 50%


For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $148,000.00-$232,000.00, 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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Learn more about ServiceNow
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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