ServiceNow Platform Lead / Principal Architect

Role: ServiceNow Platform Lead / Principal Architect

We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Platform Lead / Principal Architect with 10+ years of IT experience and extensive expertise in ServiceNow platform governance, architecture, digital transformation, ITSM, CMDB, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, and enterprise integrations. The ideal candidate will lead platform strategy, roadmap planning, solution architecture, service delivery, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and innovative ServiceNow solutions aligned with business objectives.

Experience

10+ years of IT experience.

10+ years of ServiceNow experience.

Experience leading enterprise ServiceNow implementations and transformations.

Experience managing global teams and vendor engagements.

Proven track record delivering large-scale ServiceNow programs.

Technical Expertise

ITSM, HRSD , ITOM Event Management , CMDB & Discovery, Service Catalog Employee Center, CSM , Flow Designer , IntegrationHub, REST/SOAP APIs JavaScript, Performance Analytics AI/GenAI capabilities within ServiceNow Agile and ITIL methodologies Certifications (Preferred)

ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) ServiceNow CIS - ITSM ServiceNow CIS - HRSD ServiceNow CIS - CSM ServiceNow CIS - Discovery ITIL Foundation / Managing Professional Agile/Scrum Certification Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Platform Strategy & Governance

Own and govern the ServiceNow platform roadmap, release management, backlog prioritization, and platform lifecycle.

Establish governance frameworks, standards, best practices, and architecture principles.

Lead platform modernization initiatives and adoption of new ServiceNow capabilities.

Define operational metrics, and continuous improvement strategies.

Solution Architecture

Design scalable enterprise solutions across ServiceNow modules including:

ITSM , HRSD, ITOM, CSM, CMDB & CSDM, Service Catalog, Knowledge Management, Employee Center Provide architecture leadership for complex business transformations.

Ensure adherence to ServiceNow best practices and platform standards.

Enterprise Integrations

Lead integrations between ServiceNow and enterprise applications such as:

SAP, Intune, Dynatrace, SolarWinds, CrowdStrike LeanIX, Apptio, Horizons, BT Digital Services Identity and Asset Management platforms Define integration architecture using REST APIs, IntegrationHub, MID Servers, and event-driven designs.

CMDB & CSDM Leadership

Lead CMDB strategy, governance, data quality initiatives, and service mapping programs.

Establish data models, reconciliation policies, and lifecycle governance.

Drive CSDM adoption and alignment across business and technical services.

Program & Delivery Management

Manage large-scale ServiceNow programs from requirements through production support.

Lead SOW development, project estimation, budget planning, risk management, and stakeholder communications.

Coordinate with business leaders, vendors, architects, and development teams.

Leadership & People Management

Lead global development and support teams.

Mentor developers, architects, business analysts, and administrators.

Drive delivery excellence, resource planning, and knowledge management initiatives.

Engage with senior leadership and executive stakeholders

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.