ServiceNow

Senior Manager, Talent Programs & AI Operations

ServiceNow$139K — $244K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in consulting, program management, or talent management.
  • Proven program management skills with structured planning and risk management.
  • Experience with AI integration into workflows and decision-making processes.
  • Capability to deliver executive-ready communication and present to top-level stakeholders.
  • Experience in high-growth tech or SaaS environments preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design and improve AI-enabled models for executive succession and talent management.
  • Lead operational delivery of executive talent programs from inception to governance.
  • Transform complex talent data into actionable executive insights and analytics.
  • Manage vendor relationships for coaching and leadership development initiatives.
  • Provide strategic support for executive onboarding and internal mobility.
  • Oversee governance across multiple executive talent initiatives to ensure consistency.

Benefits

  • Executive-level visibility and impact.
  • A dynamic, collaborative work environment.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for growth across the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Team

The Talent Management and Succession Planning Centre of Excellence sits within Global People and is responsible for designing and delivering the programs that develop ServiceNow's most critical talent. We work across leadership development, executive readiness, assessment, and internal mobility - translating business strategy into talent action at pace. We hold ourselves to an exceptionally high bar and work closely with senior business and HR leaders across the organization.

The Role

This role owns the operating model behind ServiceNow's executive succession and talent development programs - designing how they operate, scale and continuously improve. You will redesign workflows using AI, establish governance, and lead the operational delivery of multiple executive talent initiatives across coaching, leadership development, succession and executive onboarding.

Working across multiple concurrent priorities, you will translate strategic objectives into operational plans, executive insights and program experiences.

This role is suited to someone who thrives in ambiguity, thinks in systems, and enjoys building AI scalable ways of working.

What You Get To Do In This Role
  • Design and continuously improve AI-enabled operating models that support executive succession and talent management, using automation, governance, workflow design and capacity planning to improve efficiency and scalability.
  • Lead the operational delivery of executive programs, managing end-to-end program operations, including executive evaluations, development pathways, reporting and program governance.
  • Translate complex talent data into executive insights, developing dashboards, readiness tracking, program analytics and executive-ready recommendations that support succession decisions and continuous program improvement.
  • Manage strategic capability partners and vendors, including executive coaching, assessment and leadership development providers, ensuring strong governance, budget management, quality and measurable business outcomes.
  • Provide strategic talent operations support across executive talent initiatives, including executive onboarding, internal mobility, operating processes and high-quality executive materials.
  • Drive portfolio governance across multiple executive talent initiatives, managing priorities, dependencies, risks, capacity and delivery to ensure programs execute with consistency and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

AI Mindset- Experience in leveraging and critically evaluating AI integration into work processes, decision-making, and problem-solving. This includes using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, and exploring AI's potential impact on business processes.

Strategic Thinking - Ability to receive an open-ended brief and produce a structured, insight-led plan with clear options and a point-of-view recommendation. Works backwards from outcomes, thinks in trade-offs, and operates confidently without complete information.

Project & Execution Rigor - Proven ability to break strategy into sequenced, time-bound workstreams and drive them to completion. Manages dependencies proactively, flags risks early, and maintains momentum across multiple priorities simultaneously.

Program Design - Experience designing blended development offers for senior or executive populations, spanning coaching, cohort learning, experiential development, and formal program. Anchors design in business need and measurable outcomes.

Structured Communication - Strong written and verbal communicator who produces clean, executive-ready output. Builds plans and recommendations that senior leaders can read, act on, and trust.

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.

Essential
  • 6+ years of experience in consulting, program management, talent management or a related operational function.
  • Track record of program management discipline - structured approach to planning, dependency management, risk escalation, and delivery on fixed cadences.
  • Demonstrated AI-first mindset with hands-on tooling experience.

Preferred
  • Experience in a high-growth technology or SaaS environment.
  • Proven ability to produce executive-ready written output and present confidently to C-suite level stakeholders.

What We Offer
  • Executive-level visibility and impact.
  • A dynamic, collaborative environment.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Opportunities for growth across the organization.


JV20

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $139,900 - $244,800, 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.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, ServiceNow offers a range of employment options to suit your career goals. From internships that provide real-world experience to full-time positions that challenge you to leverage your expertise, we are committed to hiring the best talent.

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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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