Senior Technical Consultant - Strategic Portfolio Management

ServiceNow; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

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Company Description

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

Job Description

The Senior Technical Consultant for Technology Workflows is responsible for guiding clients through the implementation of ServiceNow's Strategic & Application Portfolio Management solutions. This role focuses on delivering best-practice-based solutions that drive business outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in SPM, coupled with a strong understanding of IT Management workflows, to solve complex client challenges and advocate for customer needs within ServiceNow.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

1. Act as the primary technical liaison for projects, representing the development team to customers and ensuring the highest quality of delivered solutions.
2. Oversee technical delivery, ensuring alignment with client requirements and ServiceNow best practices for SPM implementations.
3. Define and architect technical solutions at a detailed level, ensuring they align with clients' business needs and technological environments.
4. Lead technical onboarding with clients, assessing existing processes and platform configurations to tailor solutions effectively.
5. Perform hands-on development on the ServiceNow platform leveraging all ServiceNow technologies and capabilities; Flow Designer, REST, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SSO, Mid-servers, and more.
6. Serve as an escalation point for technical issues, implementing efficiencies and driving resolution of critical path challenges.
7. Mentor and guide developers and consultants on best practices in technical design and IT management workflows.

Pre-Sales Support

1. Partner with the pre-sales team to scope complex service engagements involving ServiceNow products and intricate integrations with client systems, with a focus on Strategic Portfolio Management/SPM.
2. Demonstrate thought leadership by contributing to webinars, white papers, and community groups, highlighting expertise in Application/Project/Strategic Portfolio Management (APM/PPM/SPM).

Product Collaboration

1. Engage with ServiceNow product teams to provide feedback and insights on new features, capabilities, and best practices.
2. Participate in go-to-market strategies for new service offerings, ensuring alignment with IT Management trends and customer needs.

Qualifications

Experience: Several years experience in consulting, configuration, and implementation of complex technologies, with at least 2 years focused on enterprise architecture and technical roadmaps.

Strategic Portfolio Management Expertise: Proven track record in designing and implementing SPM solutions, with a solid understanding of industry-specific workflows, use cases, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Domains: Application Portfolio Management, Strategic Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio Management, IT Business Management.

Leadership Skills: Ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders, providing clear recommendations that address business and technical challenges in SPM/PPM contexts.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in creating architectural designs, solution presentations, and integration strategies, particularly within SPM environments. Experience with Web Technologies (XML, HTML, JavaScript, Web Services, Bootstrap, CSS, middleware, LDAP, SSO, etc.) and working with SaaS technologies.

Certifications: Must hold or be able to achieve within the first 90 days ServiceNow certifications for Strategic Portfolio Management Implementation Specialist, and Certified Technical Architect within the first year.

Language: Fluent in English.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.

Accommodations: We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Export Control Regulations: For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.