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Job Title: ServiceNow AMS Lead Architect
Role Overview
The ServiceNow AMS Lead Architect is responsible for leading ongoing support, enhancement, and optimization of the ServiceNow platform. This role combines architecture governance, AMS delivery leadership, and continuous improvement, ensuring stability, scalability, and business alignment of ServiceNow solutions.
Key Responsibilities
1. AMS Delivery Leadership
Lead end-to-end AMS operations including incident, problem, change, and release management
Ensure SLA/KPI adherence and continuous service improvement
Manage L2/L3 support teams and vendors
Drive backlog prioritization and sprint planning for enhancements
2. Architecture & Design Governance
Define and enforce ServiceNow architecture standards and best practices
Review and approve solution designs, configurations, and customizations
Ensure platform scalability, performance, and security compliance
Maintain CMDB, CSDM alignment, and data integrity
3. Platform Optimization & Enhancements
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
Lead upgrades, patching, and platform roadmap execution
Optimize modules such as:
ITSM
ITOM
ITBM / SPM
HRSD
SecOps
4. Stakeholder & Client Management
Act as primary technical escalation point
Collaborate with business stakeholders for requirement gathering
Provide advisory on ServiceNow capabilities and roadmap
5. Governance & Compliance
Establish governance frameworks for development and AMS
Ensure adherence to ITIL processes and audit requirements
Conduct regular health checks and platform assessments
6. Team Leadership & Mentoring
Mentor developers, admins, and support engineers
Define skill development plans and best practices
Drive a high-performance AMS culture
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
Strong expertise in:
ServiceNow ITSM, ITOM, CMDB
Flow Designer, IntegrationHub, REST/SOAP APIs
Service Portal / UI Builder
Scripting (JavaScript, Glide APIs)
Experience with integrations (ERP, CRM, cloud platforms)
Knowledge of CSDM (Common Service Data Model)
Certifications (Preferred)
ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS ITSM/ITOM)
ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) (highly preferred)
Experience
10+ years in IT with 5+ years in ServiceNow
Proven experience in AMS/support engagement leadership
Experience handling large-scale enterprise ServiceNow environments