ServiceNow Engagement Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is looking for a ServiceNow Engagement Lead in Columbus, OH.

Overview:
We are seeking a senior-level ServiceNow Engagement Lead to oversee the delivery of complex enterprise solutions for a large-scale public sector project. This individual will serve as the primary bridge between technical delivery teams and senior stakeholders, ensuring that platform implementations align with organizational goals within a highly regulated FedRAMP environment.

The ideal candidate will have deep ServiceNow expertise and a proven track record of leading multi-workstream digital transformations (ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, etc.) from inception through value realization.

Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Delivery: Lead the end-to-end delivery of ServiceNow engagements, managing scope, schedule, budget, and governance for parallel workstreams
* Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for project leadership, facilitating workshops, steering committee meetings, and regular status reporting
* Compliance & Governance: Ensure all platform configurations and architectural decisions adhere to FedRAMP security standards and public sector regulatory requirements
* Methodology Leadership: Apply NowCreate or similar Agile/Scrum methodologies to drive successful outcomes, managing sprint planning, backlogs, and RIDAC (Risks, Issues, Decisions, Action Items, and Changes) logs
* Cross-Functional Orchestration: Coordinate between Business Analysts, Developers, and Architects to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions
* Quality Assurance: Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Organizational Change Management (OCM) activities to ensure high adoption rates and client satisfaction

REQUIREMENTS:
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field
* Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in professional services or IT consulting, with at least 5 years specifically dedicated to leading ServiceNow implementations
* Technical Depth: Extensive knowledge of the ServiceNow platform across multiple product lines (e.g., ITSM, ITOM, CSM, or SPM)

Preferred Qualifications:
* Public Sector Knowledge: Demonstrated experience working with state or local government entities, specifically within a FedRAMP or similarly secured cloud environment

Certifications (Highly Preferred):
* ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
* ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) in one or more modules
* Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2
* Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
* ITIL v4 Foundations or higher

Critical Success Factors:
* Ability to work onsite in Columbus, OH, full-time
* Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage expectations in a sensitive, high-stakes environment
* A "hands-on" leadership style with the ability to troubleshoot delivery roadblocks and mentor junior team members

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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