Senior Principal Platform Architect

Senior Principal Platform Architect - Strategic Tech Join to apply for the Senior Principal Platform Architect - Strategic Tech role at ServiceNow.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 You will be part of the Customer Outcomes team. Our purpose is to accelerate platform adoption and improve customer outcomes. We do this through a portfolio of services, delivered by outstanding consultants, using our ecosystem of partners, our leading practices, methodologies and tools based on our experiences from thousands of customer engagements.The Customer Outcomes Principal Platform Architect is a technical advisory role, responsible for helping our customers establish a technical foundation in the ServiceNow Platform and design solutions that improve outcomes. The Principal Platform Architect ensures customers use leading practices around instance strategy, technical governance, core data, integrations and the technical health of the platform. This is a consultative role focused on guiding ServiceNow, partner, and customer employees on the engagement team to provide a solution on a technical architecture designed for long‑term success.ResponsibilitiesWork with the customer across executive, platform owner, enterprise architects, and development teams during the selling, structuring and implementation of solutionsBe a technical expert across multiple engagements to guide customers, partners, and internal team members to provide successful customer solutionsProvide a variety of knowledge across multiple workflowsDevelop relationships with technical and business leaders at the customer site to understand the role of ServiceNow in their digital transformation visionTranslate goals to outcomes into a customer roadmapTranslate business information and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve complex goalsEngage with the customer's Enterprise Architects to position ServiceNow as the digital transformation platform standard, integrated with the customer's core applicationsManage technical governance, and a delivery operating model and governanceEnsure instance health by working with the engagement team to reduce technical debt and align to ServiceNow leading practicesSupport the sales effort by scoping and estimating the engagement and change ordersBe an active contributor of leading practices and expertise related to the ServiceNow platformMaintain skills / certifications on relevant technologies and workflowsSupport the professional development of others through mentoringQualificationsExperience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision‑making, or problem‑solving. This may include using AI‑powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI‑driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.12+ years progressive experience as part of a professional services organization; or equivalent education/experienceManagement consulting experienceAbility to travel up to 50%Creativity with comfort running programs independently within a fast‑paced environmentSuccess driving complex issues through analysis and resolutionAbility to relay complex information to diverse set of audiences, both technical and non‑technicalServiceNow certifications in aligned workflowIndustry domain expertiseLarge program experience leading architecture and designEnterprise architecture experienceCloud application technology experienceIndependently leverages AI to optimize workflows, tailor customer solutions, and inform strategic decisions.Articulates AI system design, ethical implications, and platform use cases clearly, guiding peers and stakeholders in responsible, value‑driven AI adoption.Compensation For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $189,100 - $295,000, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Base pay guidance is provided, and total compensation may vary based on qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.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 and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third‑party service.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 globaltalentss@servicenow.com 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr