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Senior ServiceNow Architect / Lead

Posted: 30/06/26
Recruiter:Brabers
Reference:3130801858
Type:Contract
Disciplines: System Architect
Salary:Competitive
Location:UK
Description:

Title: Senior ServiceNow Architect/Lead - ITSM, ITBM, ITAM, ITOM

Location: Remote (Netherlands) | Travel as needed

Role type: Permanent employment

Role Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Senior ServiceNow Architect/Lead to guide and deliver end-to-end ServiceNow implementations and enhancements across ITSM, ITBM, ITAM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, SPM, FSM, and scoped applications. You will lead a team of ServiceNow professionals, architect technical solutions, ensure adherence to platform best practices, and collaborate with business analysts, platform owners, and stakeholders in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of ServiceNow resources across Implementation, Integration, Data Transfer, Support, and Development, including enhancement requests.
  • Develop and administer technically robust ServiceNow solutions that meet IT department and broader business needs.
  • Apply best-practice web programming techniques (JavaScript, AJAX, HTML, CSS) to design, configure, and optimize solutions on the ServiceNow platform.
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications; provide options, risk assessments, and ITIL-aligned process impacts.
  • Manage development life cycle tasks, monitor outstanding needs, and deliver timely status updates to project management.
  • Communicate complex technical issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Act as an L3 ServiceNow expert for platform incidents, defects, and major issues; drive root-cause analysis and resolution.
  • Plan, design, and architect ServiceNow integrations; establish platform roadmap with Platform Owner and stakeholders.
  • Define and enforce platform best practices, standards, and governance; drive platform upgrades and release planning.
  • Provide technical direction, hands-on development, and training to the Platform team.
  • Collaborate with process owners, business analysts, and product owners to align architecture with ITIL processes and business objectives.
  • Support global delivery with a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications:

  • 8-12 years of ITSM administration/implementation/configuration in medium to large organizations.
  • 5-8 years of hands-on ServiceNow administration/implementation/configuration across ITSM, ITBM, ITAM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, SPM, FSM, and scoped applications.
  • Proven experience leading multiple ServiceNow implementations and end-to-end life cycle delivery (including at least one complete implementation life cycle).
  • Strong background in ServiceNow custom application design and development; experience with scoped apps is a plus.
  • Experience with Discovery configuration and Run Book Automation (preferred).
  • Solid knowledge of web technologies: JavaScript, Ajax, HTML, CSS.
  • ITIL knowledge and/or ITIL certification is desirable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; strong customer service orientation.
  • Ability to translate requirements into technical solutions and to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, global delivery environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with integration design/architecture, data migration, and enterprise-scale ITSM transformations.
  • Prior exposure to other leading ITSM tools and platforms.
  • Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment; comfortable with backlog grooming, sprint planning, and status reporting.

What We Offer:

  • Permanent, remote-first role with global client exposure.
  • Flexible work environment with opportunities for travel as required.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional growth: exposure to diverse industries, large-scale implementations, and leadership development.
  • Collaborative, inclusive culture with a focus on delivering impact for clients.

Location and Travel:

  • Global remote position with occasional travel to client sites or internal events as needed.

How to Apply:

If you're a strategic technologist who can architect robust ServiceNow solutions, lead high-performing teams, and drive successful, scalable deployments in a global consulting context, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief note outlining your relevant Experience and a few examples of your past ServiceNow implementations.

Equal Opportunity:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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