Solution Architect (ServiceNow)

User Experience Researchers Pte Ltd (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

User Experience Researchers Pte Ltd (Singapore) is seeking an experienced Solution Architect with 8–10 years in architecture and 3+ years focused on ServiceNow. You will lead migration from legacy platforms, design AI-enabled workflows, and drive enterprise integration with strong Scrum leadership.

Responsibilities include overseeing Performance Analytics, AI capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure governance and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years solution architecture experience, with at least 3 years focused on ServiceNow.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead in enterprise tech or digital transformation.
• Experience with ServiceNow Performance Analytics, Predictive Intelligence, and AI capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor management and solution validation.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design and migration for ServiceNow across legacy and enterprise systems.
• Oversee AI capabilities implementation (NowAssist, Agentic AI) and analytics.
• Serve as Scrum Master and manage backlogs, facilitate ceremonies, and coach teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to standardise architecture and promote consistency.
• Provide enterprise-wide architecture guidance aligned with technology strategy.
• Validate vendor solutions and ensure code quality and best practices.

Skills

ServiceNow architecture

Enterprise integration

Agile leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related

Job description

• Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies to evaluate ServiceNow implementation opportunities and assess technical viability for proposed solutions.
• Lead the architectural design and migration strategy for transitioning workflows from legacy platforms and existing enterprise systems to ServiceNow, ensuring minimal business disruption and maximum value realisation.
• Design and oversee the implementation of ServiceNow Performance Monitoring and Predictive Analytics capabilities to enhance operational visibility and enable data-driven decision making.
• Establish monitoring frameworks that provide real-time insights into system performance, user adoption, and business process efficiency.

Agile Delivery and Scrum Leadership

• Serve as Scrum Master across one or more ServiceNow delivery teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure consistent and predictable delivery cadences.
• Champion agile principles and practices across the organisation, coaching teams and stakeholders on Scrum frameworks and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Own and manage the product backlog in close collaboration with Product Owners and business stakeholders, ensuring user stories are well-defined, prioritised, and ready for sprint execution.
• Identify and proactively remove impediments that obstruct team progress, escalating organisational blockers where necessary to protect team velocity and delivery commitments.
• Track and communicate key agile metrics including velocity, sprint burndown, and release progress to provide transparency to senior leadership and programme stakeholders.
• Drive retrospective outcomes into actionable improvements, ensuring lessons learned are embedded into subsequent delivery cycles.

Artificial Intelligence and Innovation

• Design, architect, and oversee the implementation of ServiceNow AI capabilities including NowAssist, Agentic AI, and other emerging AI features.
• Develop comprehensive strategies for AI adoption that align with business objectives and enhance user experience across the platform.
• Lead exploration and experimentation initiatives to integrate ServiceNow AI capabilities with other Software-as-a-Service solutions and enterprise applications.
• Identify integration opportunities that create synergies and improve cross-platform functionality.
• Oversee the migration of the current platform to an enhanced ServiceNow platform environment and unlock new capabilities including advanced AI and workflow capabilities.
• Provide enterprise-wide architecture review and guidance to ensure ServiceNow implementations align with broader organisational technology strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units to understand requirements, identify opportunities for standardisation, and promote architectural consistency across the enterprise.

Access Control and Licensing Optimisation

• Streamline and simplify the existing complex ServiceNow access control matrix whilst working within existing licensing and access requirements.
• Develop strategies to optimise user access patterns, reduce administrative overhead, and ensure appropriate security controls are maintained across all ServiceNow applications and modules.

Quality Assurance and Vendor Management

• Provide independent validation and counter-checks of vendor solutions and implementation efforts.
• This includes conducting thorough reviews of ServiceNow instance upgrades, validating code quality during deployments, and ensuring adherence to best practices and organisational standards.
• Serve as the technical authority for vendor accountability and solution quality assurance.

Qualifications

Technical Requirements

• Extensive experience with ServiceNow platform architecture, configuration, and customisation
• Proven track record in enterprise solution architecture and system integration
• Deep understanding of workflow migration strategies and legacy system modernisation
• Experience with ServiceNow Performance Analytics, Predictive Intelligence, and AI capabilities
• Knowledge of enterprise software ecosystems including ERP, HCM, and procurement platforms
• Solid grounding in Agile and Scrum frameworks, with demonstrated ability to lead delivery teams through complex, multi-workstream programmes

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of solution architecture experience with at least 3 years focused on ServiceNow, with preference on ServiceNow Customer Service Management (CSM)
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead, preferably within enterprise technology or digital transformation programmes
• Demonstrated experience facilitating agile ceremonies, managing backlogs, and coaching cross-functional teams on agile ways of working
• Demonstrated experience in vendor management and solution validation
• Track record of successful large-scale digital transformation projects
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies
• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem solving, including using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analysing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and lead collaborative team sessions
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams whilst maintaining team focus and morale
• Understanding of IT service management, business process automation, and enterprise integration patterns
• Ability to balance the dual role of technical architect and agile delivery leader, adapting communication style and focus depending on context and audience

Preferred Qualifications

• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) and Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) certifications
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or SAFe Scrum Master certification
• Experience with cloud platforms and modern integration technologies
• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and their enterprise applications
• TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certification
• Experience in government or highly regulated environments
• Familiarity with scaled agile frameworks such as SAFe or LeSS in the context of large enterprise programmes