Applications Architect (ServiceNow)

Job Title: Applications Architect (Must be ServiceNow Systems Administrator Certified)
Job Location: Tallahassee, FL (on-site)
Job Duration: Contract through June + extension
Overview: This role requires a hands-on leader with experience in product lifecycle management, including development planning, feature delivery, and release cycles for software-based solutions. The Product Development Coordinator will serve as a liaison between business owners and technical teams, balancing business priorities with technical constraints and ensuring quality product delivery.
Job Tasks and Activities:

• Product Development andLifecycle Management
  
  
  
  • Oversee ServiceNow product development from planning through implementation and post- deployment support.
  • Manage product development timelines, feature delivery, and release schedules.
  • Translate business requirements into actionable development and delivery plans.
  • Monitor and report on product performance, risks, and readiness for release.
  
  
  
  
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  
  
  
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including technical staff, business stakeholders, and vendors.
  • Facilitate collaboration between enterprise architecture, developers, and business owners.
  • Motivate and manage team members to achieve project and product delivery objectives.
  
  
  
  
• Application Governance & Oversight
  
  
  
  • Define, implement, and monitor application governance policies for ServiceNow modules and integrations.
  • Ensure consistent standards are applied across all ServiceNow applications, including development, testing, deployment, and retirement.
  • Conduct regular reviews of application configurations, workflows, and customizations to maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs, technical constraints, and governance policies.
  
  
  
  
• ServiceNow Platform Management
  
  
  
  • Provide oversight for platform configuration, enhancement, and integration activities.
  • Ensure adherence to ServiceNow best practices, workflows, modules, and system integrations, including API integrations with internal and external systems.
  • Support prototyping, solution testing, and technical evaluations prior to production releases.
  
  
  
  
• CMDB & Discovery Tool Oversight
  
  
  
  • Manage or coordinate CMDB structure, data quality, and governance processes.
  • Oversee ServiceNow Discovery tool implementation, including automated asset discovery, data validation, and integration.
  • Ensure accurate and reliable data collection for IT assets and configuration items.
  
  
  
  
• Agile and Iterative Delivery
  
  
  
  • Support Agile, Scrum, or iterative delivery processes, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and iterative development cycles.
  • Coordinate development priorities with stakeholders and adjust delivery plans as needed.
  
  
  
  
• Governance, Compliance, and Standards
  
  
  
  • Ensure compliance with government IT governance requirements, including Florida IT rules (60GG-1 through 5, F.A.C.).
  • Align product development activities with enterprise architecture, accessibility, and security standards.
  
  
  
  
• Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration
  
  
  
  • Communicate technical and functional information clearly to business owners, leadership, and technical teams.
  • Present product functionality, performance metrics, delivery progress, and risk mitigation plans.
  • Facilitate training, knowledge transfer, and guidance for business users impacted by ServiceNow changes.
  
  
  
  
• Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance
  
  
  
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance product delivery and platform performance.
  • Collect and integrate feedback from users to support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor quality of deliverables and ensure adherence to project standards and organizational best practices.
  
  
  
  
• Documentation and Reporting
  
  
  
  • Maintain accurate documentation of ServiceNow configuration, CMDB structures, and Discovery processes.
  • Produce regular reports on project status, product readiness, and risk mitigation efforts.
  • Document lessons learned and provide recommendations for future platform enhancements.
  
  
  
  
• Customer-Facing and Training Support (Preferred)
  
  
  
  • Support internal business teams and end-users through training sessions, workshops, or onboarding related to new ServiceNow capabilities.
  • Serve as a liaison to ensure users understand platform functionality and adopt new features effectively.
  
  
  
  
• Other Duties
  
  
  
  • Follow all Department, ISP, and team-defined standards and procedures.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
  
  
  
  

Required Experience:

• IT Product Development &Lifecycle Management
  
  
  
  • Minimum 7 years in IT product development and experience managing product development timelines, release planning, feature delivery, and post-deployment support.
  
  
  
  
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  
  
  
  • Minimum 5 years leading complex, multi-team product or technology solution delivery in high-tech or government environments.
  
  
  
  
• ServiceNow Platform Expertise
  
  
  
  • Proven experience with ServiceNow development, implementation, and enhancement, including workflows, modules, and system integrations.
  
  
  
  
• CMDB & Discovery Tool Oversight
  
  
  
  • Experience managing CMDB structure, data quality, and governance.
  • Experience with ServiceNow Discovery tool implementation, including automated asset discovery, data validation, and integration.
  
  
  
  
• Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration
  
  
  
  • Strong ability to communicate complex technical information to business owners, leadership, and technical teams.
  • Proficiency with collaborative tools such as SharePoint 365, Microsoft Project, and Azure DevOps.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• Enterprise Architecture Alignment
  
  
  
  • Familiarity with aligning ServiceNow products and enhancements with enterprise architecture principles and organizational standards.
  
  
  
  
• Software Quality & Testing
  
  
  
  • Experience in prototyping, technical evaluation, solution testing, or validating releases for production readiness.
  
  
  
  
• Process Improvement & Continuous Delivery
  
  
  
  • Experience integrating continuous improvement practices and incorporating user feedback into product enhancements.
  
  
  
  
• Government or Large-Scale Project Exposure
  
  
  
  • Experience in government IT programs or large-scale enterprise projects, including coordination of multi-vendor teams.
  
  
  
  
• Customer-Facing or Training Support
  
  
  
  • Experience supporting business teams, end users, or organizational training related to ServiceNow platform changes.
  
  
  
  

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the following, or equivalent work experience:
  
  
  
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems / MIS
  • Business Administration (IT focus)
  • Information Technology
  
  
  
  
• Required Certification:
  
  
  
  • ServiceNow System Administrator Certification
  
  
  
  
• Preferred Certifications (optional):
  
  
  
  • Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) - ServiceNow
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • ITIL Foundation or Agile/Scrum certification
  
  
  
  

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