ServiceNow Technical Consultant

IBM; Abbots Worthy; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a skilled ServiceNow Technical Consultant to drive successful implementations and client relationships. This role involves developing tailored strategies, configuring ServiceNow modules, and ensuring smooth transitions for clients. With extensive experience in ServiceNow and strong technical expertise, the ideal candidate will support organizations in maximizing their IT service management capabilities. This position offers competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Training opportunities and certifications

Regular promotion opportunities

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in ServiceNow development, configuration, and customization.
• Proven track record in implementing ServiceNow processes and best practices.
• Strong technical expertise in ServiceNow platform features.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a tailored ServiceNow strategy.
• Prepare cost-benefit models and contribute to solution design.
• Configure and maintain ServiceNow modules focused on ITSM and ITOM.

Skills

Web technologies knowledge (XML, HTML, Web Services)

Agile methodologies experience

Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools

Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Job description

Overview

We are on the hunt for a skilled ServiceNow Technical Consultant to join our team, responsible for delivering expert configuration, maintenance, and strategic guidance on the ServiceNow platform. As a ServiceNow Technical Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor, driving successful implementations and fostering strong client relationships. Join our team and contribute to the success of our ServiceNow implementations. If you're passionate about helping organizations maximize their IT service management capabilities, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a tailored ServiceNow strategy, considering value versus effort and aligning with ITIL processes
• Prepare cost-benefit models and contribute to solution design, including effort estimation and costing
• Configure and maintain ServiceNow modules, focusing on IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Operations Management (ITOM), Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management
• Deliver training and support to clients, ensuring a smooth transition to the ServiceNow platform
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate deployment of ServiceNow solutions
• Extensive experience in ServiceNow development, configuration, and customization
• Proven track record in implementing ServiceNow processes and best practices
• Strong technical expertise in ServiceNow platform features, including ITOM, ITSM, IRM, or HRSD
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and internal teams
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently

Qualifications

• Knowledge of web technologies (XML, HTML, Web Services) and technical components (LDAP, VPN, SSL)
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Employment & Eligibility

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

About IBM CIC

At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You'll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
• Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future