GVP, Product and Technology Strategy (Santa Clara)

Company DescriptionIt all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500 work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.Join us to put AI to work for people.Job DescriptionThe GVP, Product & Technology Strategy will be a pivotal leader of the corporate strategy team, reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer and working very closely with our President, CPO and COO and other members of Executive team on shaping the future of ServiceNow's strategy. This leader will sit at the intersection of technology trends, product innovation, and corporate vision, ensuring our product portfolio evolves in step with customer needs, technological advances, and competitive dynamics. The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic insight and operational rigor, able to anticipate market shifts, articulate a compelling vision for the future of AI, and translate insights into clear product priorities that drive growth and category leadership. This person will work closely with the Product, Marketing, Finance, and Sales Leaders to turn strategy into impact. Key responsibilities: Market & Trend Analysis: Have a pulse on the industry, technology, and market trends (with a focus on AI and SaaS) to proactively identify market shifts and long-term implications on our portfolio and product strategy. Portfolio Strategy: Identify the big rocks on which to focus the organization that will have business impact and create a cohesive experience across platform and business units to our customers. Thought Leadership: Partner with executive leadership to shape and communicate the company’s perspective on the future of AI and workflows—both internally and externally (e.g. whitepapers, customer briefings, industry forums). Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Product, Engineering, GTM, and Finance Leaders to ensure product strategy aligns with corporate objectives and delivers measurable business outcomes. Executive Influence: Support development and curation of Board meetings and exec offsites, by facilitating robust discussions on decisions, tradeoffs and priorities. QualificationsExperience in leveraging, or thinking critically 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 of experience in product strategy, corporate strategy, or management consulting within SaaS, AI, or enterprise technology. Deep understanding of SaaS business models, AI/ML technologies, and workflow automation markets. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex market and technology signals into clear strategic recommendations. Strong executive presence and communication skills, with ability to articulate and influence internal and external stakeholders. Track record of influencing product roadmaps and portfolio decisions in a high-growth environment. Analytical, structured thinker who thrives in ambiguity and can balance long-term vision with near-term execution. For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $283,600 - $482,100, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including 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.Additional InformationWork PersonasWe 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 EmployerServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, 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.  AccommodationsWe 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 View email address on apply.placed-app.com for assistance. Export Control RegulationsFor 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. From Fortune. 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ManagementExperience level: ExecutiveIndustry: Information Technology And Services