Manager of ServiceNow
Pax8
Arlington, VA, USA
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2023
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Position Summary:
The Manager of ServiceNow plays a crucial role in leading a talented team responsible for building and implementing process automation solutions using the ServiceNow platform across our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness by leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve our business processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of ServiceNow developers and administrators, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Provide mentorship, support, and guidance to team members, encouraging their professional growth and development.
- ServiceNow Implementation: Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of ServiceNow solutions that address the company's process automation needs. Ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
- Process Automation Strategy: Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments to identify automation opportunities and streamline workflows using the ServiceNow platform. Develop a comprehensive automation strategy aligned with the company's overall business goals.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, seeking opportunities to optimize existing processes, enhance system capabilities, and achieve higher levels of automation maturity.
- Project Management: Effectively manage project timelines, resource allocation, and priorities, ensuring project deliverables are met and stakeholders are kept informed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Change Management: Champion change management efforts related to ServiceNow implementations, ensuring successful adoption and utilization of new automation solutions across the organization.
- Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain best practices for ServiceNow development, configuration, and testing to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of solutions.
- Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors and service providers to evaluate and select third-party tools or integrations that complement the ServiceNow platform and align with business needs.
- Reporting and Analytics: Develop and present reports and analytics on ServiceNow performance, usage, and impact, providing insights to senior management for data-driven decision-making.
Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:
- At least five (5) years of experience in ServiceNow development, configuration, and administration, with at least two (2) years of experience in a managerial or team leadership role.
- Process Automation Expertise: Strong understanding of process automation principles, methodologies, and tools. Demonstrated experience in driving process improvement initiatives and implementing automation solutions.
- Leadership Skills: Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills to foster collaboration and teamwork.
- Project Management: Experience in agile project management methodologies, planning, and execution, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and make data-driven decisions.
- Change Management: Demonstrated ability to drive change and facilitate user adoption of new technologies and processes.
- Vendor Relations: Experience in vendor management, including evaluating and selecting third-party tools or integrations.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) and ITIL concepts is a plus.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
Required Education & Certifications:
- B.A./B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- ServiceNow Certification: ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) and other relevant ServiceNow certifications are highly desirable.
Compensation:
- Qualified candidates can expect a salary beginning at $120,000 or more depending on experience
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*Note: Compensation is benchmarked on local Denver Metro area market rates. Qualified candidates in other locations can expect a salary package that may be adjusted based off applicable cost of wages in their respective location.
At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:
- Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible, Open Vacation
- Paid Sick Time Off
- Extended Leave for Life events
- RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
- Career Development Programs
- Stock Option Eligibility
- Employee-led Resource Groups
Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.