ServiceNow - ServiceNow FSO Architect (CTA) - Manager - Tech Cons - Open Location

ServiceNow - ServiceNow FSO Architect (CTA) - Manager - Tech Cons - Open Location Location: Chicago Location: Anywhere in Country Requisition ID: 1718041 The opportunity We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced ServiceNow FSO Architect (Certified Technical Architect) to join our team. The ServiceNow FSO Architect will be the senior technical authority responsible for the design, architecture, and successful delivery of advanced ServiceNow solutions (including Payments, Fraud, Complaints, Disputes) and regulated servicing use cases within Financial Services organizations. Your key responsibilities As a Manager in Application Design and Development, you will lead the effective management and delivery of processes, solutions, and projects, ensuring a strong focus on quality and risk management. This role presents exciting challenges and opportunities for growth, allowing you to apply your expertise in guiding others and recommending quality solutions. You will engage regularly with external clients, actively participating in working sessions and leading workstreams from planning through execution and closure. Travel may be required as needed by external clients. Develop solutions to complex problems, recommending changes to policies and establishing procedures that impact your work area. Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Provide direction and feedback to team members, ensuring successful task completion. Skills and attributes for success Lead the end‑to‑end technical design of ServiceNow disputes solutions. Define technical architectures covering: Case and workflow design Integration and data flows Security and access controls Ensure solutions align with ServiceNow best practices, architectural standards, and platform capabilities. Own solution‑level architectural decisions and trade‑offs. Address complex and ambiguous technical challenges within the ServiceNow ecosystem. Performance issues. Evaluate alternative designs and recommend optimal solutions based on technical feasibility and delivery impact. Continuously refine architectures based on lessons learned and evolving requirements. Guide and oversee technical implementation activities across delivery teams. Provide hands‑on leadership during critical design and build phases. Ensure architecture is translated accurately into configuration and code. Support teams in resolving complex build and deployment challenges. Partner with project leadership to ensure successful delivery outcomes. Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the delivery lifecycle. Drive resolution of complex technical issues that threaten timelines or quality. Balance speed of delivery with architectural integrity. Serve as a technical advisor during: Solution design workshops Customer technical discussions Architecture and design reviews Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Collaborate closely with CMAs, solution architects from other workstreams, developers, and quality testers. Platform & Workflow Architecture Architect advanced ServiceNow workflows using: Case management and state‑driven designs Event‑based and rules‑driven orchestration Long‑running and high‑volume transaction support Optimize performance, scalability, and resilience for enterprise workloads. Design reusable technical patterns and implementation assets. Integration & Security Architecture Lead technical architecture for integrations with: Card networks and external processors Core banking, fraud, and document systems Third‑party platforms and APIs Define and implement secure integration patterns, including: Synchronous and asynchronous flows Data protection and tokenization strategies Ensure technical designs meet security, privacy, and compliance requirements. To qualify for the role, you must have A bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering or similar discipline. Typically, no less than 4–6 years of relevant experience in IT or cybersecurity including extensive experience with hands‑on ServiceNow development or architectural capacities. ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA). Certified Implementation Specialist – CSM. Suite Certification – FSO Insurance Professional. Suite Certification – FSO Banking and Wealth Management Professional. Extensive hands‑on experience architecting and delivering ServiceNow solutions. Proven success leading technically complex implementations. Experience with Financial Services workflows, disputes, or compliance‑driven processes preferred. Ability to lead technical discussions confidently with customers and stakeholders. Prior consulting experience. Excellent soft skills – executive communication (written/verbal), adaptability, problem solving, teamwork, relationship building, dependability, and organization. Experience leading teams and supervising others. A driver’s license valid in the U.S. Ability to travel 40–60% to meet client needs. What we offer you We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this position in all geographic locations in the U.S. is $142,600 to $261,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $171,200 to $297,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client‑serving roles to work together in person 40–60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, mental and emotional well‑being. Equal Employment Opportunity EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. 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