GVP, Product and Technology Strategy

ServiceNow; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 283,600 - 482,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) Plan with company match

ESPP

Flexible time away plan

Family leave programs

Job summary

ServiceNow is seeking a GVP-level leader in Product & Technology Strategy to drive the future of AI-powered product strategy. This role reports to the Chief Strategy Officer and collaborates with the President, CPO, and COO to shape portfolio priorities and growth.

The candidate blends strategic insight with operational rigor, translating market and tech signals into actionable product priorities that advance category leadership. Strong executive presence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI into work processes, decisions, or problem-solving.
• 12+ years in product strategy, corporate strategy, or management consulting in SaaS, AI, or enterprise technology.
• Deep understanding of SaaS, AI/ML, and workflow automation markets.
• Ability to synthesize complex market and technology signals into strategic recommendations.
• Strong executive presence and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track record of influencing product roadmaps and portfolio decisions in a high-growth environment.
• Analytical, structured thinker who balances long-term vision with near-term execution.

Responsibilities

• Market & Trend Analysis: Identify AI and SaaS trends to anticipate shifts and implications for portfolio.
• Portfolio Strategy: Define big rocks and cohesive experiences across platform and units.
• Thought Leadership: Shape and communicate ServiceNow's perspective on AI and workflows externally.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Align product strategy with objectives across Product, Engineering, GTM, and Finance.
• Executive Influence: Support Board meetings and exec offsites with priority-driven discussions.

Skills

AI strategy

SaaS knowledge

Executive presence

Roadmap influence

Analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.

Join us to put AI to work for people.

TheGVP,Product & Technology Strategy will be a pivotal leader of the corporate strategy team, reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer and working very closely with our President, CPO and COO and other members of Executive team on shaping the future of ServiceNow's strategy.

This leader will sit at the intersection of technology trends, product innovation, and corporate vision, ensuring our product portfolio evolves in step with customer needs, technological advances, and competitive dynamics.

The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic insight and operational rigor, able to anticipate market shifts, articulate a compelling vision for the future of AI, and translate insights into clear product priorities that drive growth and category leadership. This person will work closely with the Product, Marketing, Finance, and Sales Leaders to turn strategy into impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Market & Trend Analysis: Have a pulse on the industry, technology, and market trends (with a focus on AI and SaaS) to proactively identify market shifts and long‑term implications on our portfolio and product strategy.

• Portfolio Strategy: Identify the big rocks on which to focus the organization that will have business impact and create a cohesive experience across platform and business units for our customers.

• Thought Leadership: Partner with executive leadership to shape and communicate the company’s perspective on the future of AI and workflows—both internally and externally (e.g. whitepapers, customer briefings, industry forums).

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Product, Engineering, GTM, and Finance Leaders to ensure product strategy aligns with corporate objectives and delivers measurable business outcomes.

• Executive Influence: Support development and curation of Board meetings and exec offsites, by facilitating robust discussions on decisions, tradeoffs and priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in leveraging, or thinking critically about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision‑making, or problem‑solving. This may include using AI‑powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI‑driven insights, or exploring AI’s potential impact on the function or industry.

• 12+ years of experience in product strategy, corporate strategy, or management consulting within SaaS, AI, or enterprise technology.

• Deep understanding of SaaS business models, AI/ML technologies, and workflow automation markets.

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex market and technology signals into clear strategic recommendations.

• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with ability to articulate and influence internal and external stakeholders.

• Track record of influencing product roadmaps and portfolio decisions in a high‑growth environment.

• Analytical, structured thinker who thrives in ambiguity and can balance long‑term vision with near‑term execution.

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $283,600 - $482,100, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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