ServiceNow Solutions Architect V (Remote)

Alliant Insurance Services; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Insurance Services seeks an accomplished ServiceNow Architect to lead platform implementations across ITSM, CSM, HRSD, GRC and more. You will partner with IT leadership, developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate strategic imperatives into scalable, value-driven solutions.

You will drive architecture, governance, data models, integrations, and platform health, coordinating with partners and internal teams from discovery through go-live and optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer technology or equivalent
• 8+ years in ServiceNow platform expertise (CTA/CMA preferred)
• Experience across ITSM, CSM, HRSD, GRC, FSO, SAM
• Enterprise architecture and governance experience
• Strong communications for executive summaries and board presentations

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ServiceNow architecture and roadmap from discovery to go-live
• Direct delivery teams on complex, multi-module implementations
• Engage C-suite and IT leadership to define platform vision and change management
• Define scalable, secure architecture and data models for ServiceNow
• Design integration patterns and data governance aligned with client requirements
• Translate business requirements into ServiceNow designs and user stories
• Mentor junior architects and delivery teams on best practices

Skills

ServiceNow architecture

Stakeholder leadership

JavaScript/Glide

REST/SOAP API integrations

Delivery leadership

Governance & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer technology

Tools

ServiceNow

MuleSoft

Now Intelligence

Integrations (REST/SOAP)

Job description

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.

More information is available on the company's website at: www.alliant.com.

Summary

Responsible for leading the design and delivery of transformational platform implementations. This role will partner directly IT leadership, ServiceNow developer teams, and business stakeholders to translate organizational imperatives into scalable, value-driven ServiceNow solutions. This is a leadership-focused role that bridges technical excellence with strategic business outcomes and platform health/performance. You will also engage with implementation partners, participate in internal governance boards, and work across IT and business functions to drive platform adoption and sustainable value realization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ServiceNow architecture, solution design, and implementation strategy; own the platform roadmap from discovery through go-live and optimization.
• Direct delivery teams (developers, functional analysts, administrators, testers) on complex, multi-module implementations (ITSM, CSM, HRSD, GRC, FSO, etc); ensure adherence to ServiceNow best practices and platform governance.
• Engage C-suite (CIO, CTO, CFO, business unit leaders), IT leadership (Senior Directors, Directors, Release Train Engineers), and cross-functional business stakeholders to define strategic platform vision, business outcomes, and change management; serve as the trusted technical advisor on ServiceNow strategy and organizational impact.
• Define scalable, secure, and maintainable architecture solutions for ServiceNow modules, integrations, and custom applications.
• Design platform architecture, data models, integration patterns, and data governance frameworks aligned with client regulatory and operational requirements in partnership with other IT teams.
• Collaborate with IT project managers and business analysts to translate business requirements into ServiceNow solution designs and detailed user stories.
• Ensure solution alignment with enterprise architecture, business needs, and platform best practices.
• Review technical design documents, data models, and integration patterns for quality and compliance.
• Lead scope management, risk mitigation, and escalation resolution on complex implementations; drive accountability for schedule, technical quality, and business outcomes.
• Partner with IT project managers, implementation partners, developers, and systems integrators; coordinate delivery across internal and external teams to ensure alignment, knowledge transfer, and sustainable handoffs.
• Assess existing ServiceNow instances (e.g., CMDB/CSDM health, configuration debt, data model governance, upgrade readiness); recommend remediation and optimization strategies.
• Participate in and/or lead governance boards, steering committees, and strategy forums; serve as the primary escalation point for technical strategy, business alignment, and change management decisions.
• Develop proof-of-concept demonstrations, technical specifications, and detailed business cases quantifying platform value and organizational outcomes.
• Coach and mentor junior architects, functional leads, and delivery teams on ServiceNow best practices, design patterns, and implementation methodology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in ServiceNow Platform Expertise (Primary Focus), preferably in ServiceNow solution architecture, implementation, and delivery.
• Eight (8) or more years of hands-on experience designing and implementing ServiceNow solutions across multiple product lines (ITSM, CSM, HRSD, GRC, FSO, SAM, or equivalent).
• ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA).
• Certified Master Architect (CMA).
• Enterprise Architecture Certification.

Skills

• Strong experience with ServiceNow Financial Services Operations (FSO), Software Asset Management (SAM) modules, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), SPM, or AI.
• Strong knowledge of core ServiceNow platform capabilities: application configuration, scripting (JavaScript, Glide), integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, MuleSoft), workflow design, and data modeling.
• Strong written communication; ability to develop compelling business cases, technical specifications, executive summaries, and board presentations.
• Ability to manage delivery teams (5-50 people across functional and technical disciplines); drive accountability for schedule, quality, and business outcomes.
• Ability to utilize ServiceNow capabilities: Now Intelligence, AI Search, Workflow Data Fabric, or Process Optimization.
• Skilled at leading 3+ complex, multi-year ServiceNow implementations from design through go-live and post-go-live optimization.
• Skilled at distilling complexity into clear narratives; ability to quantify platform value and organizational impact (operational efficiency, cost reduction, business process improvement).
• Skilled with consulting or systems integrator background, advising clients on platform strategy.
• Experience with published thought leadership (blog posts, industry papers, conference presentations) on ServiceNow implementation or digital transformation.
• Knowledge of core commercial business functions and workflows that ServiceNow supports (finance, operations, IT service delivery, HR).
• Knowledge of Bravium and the governance platform.
• Knowledge of multi-divisional or multi-geography operating models and how ServiceNow scales across complex organizational structures.

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.

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For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, please visit www.alliant.com/about/careers/benefits.