RSM US

ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) Consultant

RSM US$86K — $138K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on ServiceNow experience with Administrator Certification
  • In-depth knowledge of ServiceNow SPM modules including Demand Management and Agile Development
  • Experience in a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst role supporting SPM implementations
  • 3-5 years of consulting experience with strong stakeholder management skills
  • Proven record in Agile environments, particularly Scrum or SAFe
  • Expertise in portfolio management, project lifecycles, and resource planning
  • Familiarity with project governance, budgeting, and financial tracking

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate workshops to enhance client portfolio management processes and project delivery
  • Define and align the SPM vision and roadmap with business strategies
  • Manage and prioritize the SPM product backlog, focusing on key project management features
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify dependencies and drive implementation sequencing
  • Act as a strategic advisor to improve resource utilization via SPM capabilities
  • Lead sprint planning and backlog refinement for SPM solutions
  • Analyze existing management processes to identify enhancement opportunities
  • Liaise between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure SPM alignment

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling to balance personal and professional commitments
  • Comprehensive benefits and compensation package
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses based on performance
  • Emphasis on work-life balance while serving clients
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the firm
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Facilitate SPM-focused workshops to understand client portfolio management processes, demand intake, resource planning, and project delivery frameworks
  • Define and communicate a clear SPM vision and roadmap, aligning ServiceNow SPM capabilities (Demand Management, Project Portfolio Management, Resource Management, Agile Development) with business strategy and outcomes
  • Own and manage the SPM product backlog, prioritizing features such as demand intake, project tracking, capacity planning, and financial management
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify dependencies across SPM modules (e.g., Demand  Project  Resource  Financials) and drive logical implementation sequencing
  • Act as a strategic advisor to optimize portfolio visibility, investment planning, and resource utilization through SPM capabilities
  • Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and reviews with a focus on iterative delivery of SPM solutions
  • Analyze existing portfolio and project management processes to identify opportunities for improved governance, prioritization, and execution
  • Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment on SPM strategy, configuration, and outcomes
  • Drive stakeholder adoption of standardized demand, project, and resource management processes
  • Ensure delivery of scalable solutions that support enterprise portfolio management, Agile delivery, and hybrid project environments


Required Qualifications
  • 5-7 years of ServiceNow experience, including ServiceNow Administrator Certification
  • Hands-on experience implementing and supporting ServiceNow SPM modules (Demand Management, Project Portfolio Management, Resource Management, Agile Development)
  • Experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst supporting SPM implementations and portfolio management transformations
  • 3-5 years of client-facing experience in a consulting or advisory role, with strong stakeholder management skills
  • 3+ years working in Agile environments (Scrum, SAFe), preferably delivering ServiceNow or SPM solutions
  • Strong understanding of portfolio management, project delivery lifecycles, and resource planning
  • Proven experience with project governance, demand prioritization, and portfolio reporting
  • Experience with financial tracking, budgeting, and forecasting within project or portfolio management tools
  • Demonstrated ability to perform business and technical requirements analysis, process mapping, and solution design
  • Strong knowledge of ITIL/ITSM principles and how they align with enterprise portfolio management


Preferred Qualifications
  • ITIL Foundation Certification
  • ServiceNow SPM-specific certifications (e.g., Certified Implementation Specialist - SPM)
  • Experience integrating ServiceNow SPM with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or other Agile/project management platforms
  • Familiarity with portfolio prioritization frameworks, capacity planning, and investment governance models
  • Knowledge of financial management concepts such as CapEx/OpEx tracking and ROI analysis
  • Experience with enterprise Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe) and their integration with portfolio management
  • Understanding of enterprise architecture or governance frameworks such as COBIT or Lean Portfolio Management


At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance lifes demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.

At RSM, an employees pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $86,500 - $138,500

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

About RSM US

RSM US is a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to middle market companies in the United States. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has more than 90 offices across the country. RSM US is a member of the RSM International network, which is the sixth largest network of independent audit, tax, and consulting firms in the world. The company's services include audit and assurance, tax, consulting, risk advisory, transaction advisory, and wealth management. RSM US serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, real estate, and technology.
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