Role: Data Manager with ServiceNow Foundation
Location: Birmingham / London, UK (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months contract
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Foundation Data Management process in alignment with ITIL best practices.
- Ensure that all Foundation Data Management processes, policies, and procedures are clearly defined, documented, and adhered to across the organization.
- Manage and maintain the Foundation Data tables within ServiceNow, ensuring the data accurately reflects the current environment.
- Act as the primary point of contact for Foundation Data Management, collaborating with internal IT teams, external partners, and suppliers to ensure alignment and integration with other ITSM processes.
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to promote the adoption of Foundation Data Management processes.
- Coordinate with service owners and technology teams to ensure CIs are aligned with Foundation Data elements.
- Regularly audit and validate Foundation Data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Develop data quality metrics and reporting tools to monitor data health and identify improvements.
- Provide reports and dashboards to senior management on Foundation Data activities and their impact on the CMDB.
- Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies supporting Foundation Data management.
- Drive automation of Foundation Data Management tasks to enhance efficiency.
- Ensure integration of Foundation Data Management tools with other ITSM tools and processes.
- Build, lead, and mentor a team of Foundation Data Analysts and specialists, providing training and development.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement enhancements.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in ServiceNow Foundation Data Management and ITSM.
Skill Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Data Management or related discipline within a large global organization.
- Proven experience managing data structures and tools in a multi-vendor environment.
- Experience with ServiceNow, including CSDM implementation, is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Understanding of data structures, sources, organization, storage, and workflows.
- Motivated, flexible team player capable of delivering in a timely manner.
- Excellent communication skills to share insights effectively with stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Advocacy for process efficiencies, stabilization, and continuous improvement.
- ITIL / ITSM knowledge, experience, or certifications are advantageous.