Principal Platform Architect - Federal

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 TeamThe Customer Outcomes team at ServiceNow works with customers to help them achieve their business outcomes by providing Customer Success services. The team’s purpose is to accelerate customers’ adoption of the ServiceNow platform, enabling customers to realize value faster, reduce costs and reduce risks.The RoleThe Customer Outcomes Platform Architect is an advisory role, responsible for helping our customers establish a strong technical foundation in the ServiceNow Platform and design solutions that drive business outcomes. This entails establishing and supporting best practices around instance strategy, technical governance, core data, integrations and the overall health of the platform. This is a highly consultative role that does not perform configuration on the platform, but and instead guides both partner and customer resources to achieve their goals through leading practices. This role interfaces with the customer across executive, platform owner, enterprise architects and development teams during the selling, structuring, and implementation, and on-going operations related to of ServiceNow solutions.An ideal candidate will have experience working as an enterprise architect with a successful track record in management consulting, (professional services firms or cloud software company), focused on technology strategy, governance, data and solution design. They will have demonstrated the ability to become a trusted advisor to senior executives and facilitate customer success from strategic or annual planning functions including business value identification, road mapping, as well as advising and defining successful execution strategies including governance frameworks and managing large enterprise programs.What you get to do in this role:Developing strong relationships with the c suite and business leaders to understand the client’s vision and how ServiceNow plays in their digital transformation journey. Translate business objectives to outcomes through the visual customer roadmap.Interact with customer architecture personnel (enterprise and solution) Enterprise architecture to: Analyze and translating translate business information and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint that outlines solutions to achieve complex business objectivesTo position ServiceNow as the system of action to enable the integrated digital transformation roadmapEstablish and advise on the technical governance related domains and associated processesDrive solid platform health by reviewing and guiding the remediation of configurations and customizations that do not align to ServiceNow leading practices.Advocate/champion ServiceNow’s advisory leading practices and industry use cases with clientsContribute thought leadership (methodology and white papers) on how advisory and co-delivery can optimize customer outcomesGuide a customer down a prescriptive solution design and manage through the technical implementation decision pointsDefine solutions across the platform that align to delivered capabilitiesQualificationsTo be successful in this role you have:Experience 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.Federal Experience requiredCTA/CMA highly preferred.Skills preferred - ​​​​​​SecOpsIRM/GRC/CAMITOMITSMCore PlatformCertifications preferred -CSACADCIS certificationsConsulting ExperienceManagement Consulting Experience preferred, (Big 4, Strategy Firm) or OEM software or Cloud company3+ years of experience in management consulting leadership roles at a top-tier consulting company focused on technology (Digital/SaaS/Enterprise Software)Fortune 500 or OEM Software or Cloud Company enterprise architectCareer progression (Technical, Architecture)Experience working with functional business leaders to:Identify business objectives and develop outcome-focused roadmapsGuide large Consulting/SI organizations.Large Program Experience5+ years large program experience leading architecture and designEnterprise Architecture ExperienceEnterprise or Solution Architect role and/or relevant experience.Data modeling, core data design, security, integrations, configuration managementCloud Application Technology ExperienceExperience in implementation of one or more cloud-based systems such as SalesForce, Workday, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Oracle Cloud1-2 years of ServiceNow Platform Experience is desired but not requiredCloud platform experience desiredFamiliarity with Enterprise PlatformsRequired Competencies:Customer FocusTranslates requirements to Demonstrate valueCollaborativeResults DrivenCultivates InnovationExecutive level communication skillsConsultative perspectiveThrives in complexityStrategic mindsetSoftware Development backgroundExcellent presentation and communication skillsTravel up to 50%For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $148,000.00-$232,000.00, 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 click.appcast.io 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: ConsultingExperience level: Not ApplicableIndustry: Information Technology And Services