Director of Portfolio Storytelling (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 DescriptionAbout the RoleServiceNow is accelerating its transition to become the AI platform for business transformation. As we scale the pace of launches and major moments, we need a dedicated leader to help shape and deliver how our portfolio story shows up in the market.This role sits at the center of Product, Marketing, Brand, and Communications — working across the company to define and express a coherent, differentiated story across products, releases, and key moments.You will operate both strategically and hands-on: partnering to shape the overall narrative and directly crafting the storytelling that brings it to life — from product narratives to keynotes to major market moments. You will also lead the evolution of the Messaging Guild into a system that raises the bar for storytelling and messaging across ServiceNow.This is not a pure content role. It is a high-leverage position focused on defining, aligning, and delivering world-class storytelling across an entire product portfolio.What You’ll DoShape and align the product portfolio narrativeWork across Product, Marketing, Brand, and Communications to bring a clear and consistent story to how the product portfolio shows up in the market. While individual business units remain responsible for their product messaging, this role helps connect, elevate, and align those stories into a coherent portfolio narrative that compounds across launches, regions, and major moments.Translate product innovation into compelling storytellingPartner closely with product teams and product marketers to understand what we are building and where we are going. You will be close enough to product to challenge thinking, elevate ideas, sharpen positioning, and connect individual innovations to broader narrative themes, turning complex capabilities into simple, differentiated stories.Connect launches and moments into one evolving storyWork closely with the Launch Office to bring clarity to individual launches and how they build over time. Rather than resetting the story at each moment, you will help define a narrative arc that compounds with time across releases, flagship events, and campaigns.Lead strategic storytelling for major momentsTake a hands-on role in shaping how ServiceNow shows up in its most important moments. This includes writing and refining keynotes, executive presentations, strategic story pitches, and major market moments that define how we present to customers, analysts, and the market.Own and scale the Messaging GuildBuild on the Messaging Guild and evolve it from a voluntary initiative into a formal operating model. Bring along a distributed group of contributors while setting clear standards and programs that raise the bar for messaging quality across the company.Drive storytelling excellence across the organizationAct as a standard-setter for what great looks like. Through collaboration and influence, elevate the quality and consistency of storytelling across teams, ensuring we show up with clarity, confidence, and differentiation in everything we say.QualificationsWhat Success Looks LikeA clear, coherent portfolio story that shows up consistently across launches and major momentsMessaging that builds over time rather than resetting with each releaseHigh-impact executive storytelling — especially keynotes and major eventsProduct teams producing stronger, more connected narratives as a result of this role’s influenceA scaled Messaging Guild that raises storytelling quality across the organizationWhat You BringProven track record as a world-class storyteller, including keynotes, executive narratives, and major market momentsDeep product marketing expertise across messaging, positioning, and value propositionAbility to go deep technically and translate complex innovation into simple, compelling storiesStrong point of view and judgment, with the ability to challenge and elevate thinking across teamsExceptional collaborator and influencer across Product, Marketing, Brand, and CommunicationsAbility to operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment, building trust and driving alignment across competing prioritiesA hands-on mindset — equally comfortable shaping direction and doing the workFor positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $192,400 - $336,700, 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: MarketingExperience level: Not ApplicableIndustry: Information Technology And Services