Principal, Technology Architect (CFSE)

Haleon plc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Haleon plc in Bengaluru is seeking a Principal Architect for Cross Functional Services Engineering (CFSE) to drive design, governance, and evolution of enterprise service platforms with a focus on ServiceNow. You will partner with architects, product owners, and business stakeholders to deliver automation, service excellence, and scalable solutions.

The role requires deep enterprise architecture expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex programs across ITSM, ITOM, HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years in Enterprise Service Management, ServiceNow, EA, or IT operations.
• Experience governing enterprise-scale Service Management platforms in large organizations.
• Proven track record delivering complex technology programs and platform transformations.
• Strong stakeholder management, business partnering and leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, Agile squads and MSPs.
• Solid understanding of ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Problem, Service Request).
• Experience designing high-level solution designs and roadmaps.
• Proven capability in large-scale integrations and automation.

Responsibilities

• Product Owner for one or more enterprise platforms and services (ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, ITBM).
• Design scalable enterprise-wide solutions addressing business and tech needs.
• Maintain high-level designs, roadmaps, and future-state architecture.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise standards and Haleon ecosystem.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery, support, and performance of platforms.
• Partner with Service Operations Managers for efficient operations.
• Drive platform stability, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with peers to align across multiple products and platforms.
• Build trusted partnerships with business leaders and stakeholders.
• Lead Product DevOps squads using Agile methodologies and release best practices.
• Mentor MSPs in sprint delivery and release management.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Product Ownership

Leadership

ServiceNow

Platform governance

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

ServiceNow

CMDB

Event Management

ITBM

PPM

AQM

TOSCA

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter - one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands - including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity - at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Principal Architect, Cross Functional Services Engineering (CFSE)

About the Role

The Principal Architect, Cross Functional Services Engineering (CFSE) role is a strategic leadership position within the CH CTO organization, responsible for designing, governing, and evolving enterprise service management capabilities across Haleon. Working closely with fellow Principal Technology Architects, Product Owners, business stakeholders, and technology teams, this role drives the vision, architecture, delivery, and continuous improvement of critical enterprise platforms, with a strong focus on the ServiceNow ecosystem.

The role combines enterprise architecture, product ownership, program management, stakeholder engagement, and service excellence. The successful candidate will ensure that enterprise service platforms deliver business value, enable automation, improve user experience, and support proactive service operations across the organization.

Role Responsibilities

Product Strategy, Architecture & Ownership

• Serve as Product Owner for one or more enterprise platforms and services, including:
  • IT Service Management (ITSM)
  • IT Operations Management (ITOM), including CMDB and Event Management
  • Employee Self-Service
  • IT Business Management (ITBM)
  • Integrations & Web Services
  • Legal Service Delivery
  • Integrated Risk & Legal (IRL)
  • Custom Applications
  • Customer Service Management (Legal, Finance, Procurement)
  • HR Service Delivery
  • Test Management tools such as AQM and TOSCA
  • Monitoring Tools and Command Centre Single Pane of Glass
• Design scalable, enterprise-wide solutions that address business and technology requirements.
• Develop and maintain high-level solution designs, platform roadmaps, and future-state architecture.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and the broader Haleon technology ecosystem.

Service Delivery & Operations

• Oversee end-to-end delivery, support, and operational performance of assigned products and platforms.
• Partner with Service Operations Managers to ensure effective day-to-day service management and operational excellence.
• Drive platform stability, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment across multiple products and platforms through close collaboration with peer Product Owners.

Stakeholder & Business Partnership Management

• Build trusted partnerships with business leaders and key stakeholders across Haleon.
• Understand business priorities, challenges, and strategic objectives to identify innovative technology solutions.
• Act as a strategic advisor during business planning and technology transformation initiatives.
• Ensure delivery commitments are met regarding scope, quality, timelines, and business outcomes.

Agile Delivery & DevOps Leadership

• Lead and direct Product DevOps Squads to deliver new capabilities and applications using Agile methodologies.
• Support and mentor Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in Sprint-based delivery and release management practices.
• Leverage ServiceNow Release Management and Project Portfolio Management capabilities to improve delivery outcomes.
• Drive adoption of best practices, automation, and continuous process improvement.

Program & Portfolio Management

• Apply robust programme management principles across assigned product portfolios.
• Manage complex transformation initiatives and workstreams from planning through execution.
• Deliver programmes through strategic partnerships with third-party vendors and managed service providers.
• Govern project execution using ServiceNow Project & Portfolio Management tools.

Enterprise Architecture & Integration

• Collaborate closely with the CH CTO Enterprise Architecture team.
• Define and implement enterprise-wide tooling strategies and architecture frameworks.
• Design large-scale integrations across platforms, applications, and services.
• Build common tools architectures that enable standardization, automation, and proactive operations.

Governance & Reporting

• Provide management, operational, and technical reporting to leadership teams.
• Monitor platform performance, service metrics, operational health, and programme delivery outcomes.
• Support governance activities and ensure compliance with enterprise standards and policies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in Enterprise Service Management, ServiceNow, Enterprise Architecture, IT Operations, or related technology domains.
• Proven experience managing and governing enterprise-scale Service Management platforms in large global organizations.
• Strong experience in delivering complex technology programmes, platform transformations, and large-scale implementations.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, business partnering, and influencing senior leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, Agile delivery squads, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs).
• Strong understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, including Incident, Change, Problem, and Service Request Management.
• Experience developing high-level solution designs, technology roadmaps, and enterprise-wide architectures.
• Demonstrated experience in large-scale platform integration and solution delivery.
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in the ServiceNow platform, including architecture, implementation, and governance.
• Experience with ServiceNow modules such as:
  • IT Service Management (ITSM)
  • IT Operations Management (ITOM)
  • CMDB
  • Event Management
  • IT Business Management (ITBM)
  • Customer Service Management (CSM)
  • HR Service Delivery (HRSD)
  • Legal Service Delivery
• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator, Certified Application Developer, Certified Implementation Specialist, or Certified Technical Architect certifications.
• Strong enterprise architecture experience, including designing integrated tool ecosystems and automation frameworks.
• Experience with monitoring, observability, event management, capacity management, and command center operations.
• Expertise in Agile, DevOps, Release Management, and Product Ownership practices.
• Experience using ServiceNow Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) for programme governance and delivery.
• Exposure to testing and quality management tools such as AQM and TOSCA.
• Proven ability to drive service modernization, automation, and proactive operations strategies.
• Experience supporting global business functions such as HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and ERP through enterprise service management platforms.
• Strong consulting mindset with the ability to identify innovative solutions and influence strategic decision-making.

The team plays a pivotal role in driving digital transformation, service excellence, automation, and operational efficiency across Haleon's technology landscape.

This role is based in - Bangalore

Job Posting End Date 2026-10-13

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected - all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.

Note to candidates

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