Sr. Technical Architect

Cognizant; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 141,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a ServiceNow CSM Architect to lead CSM transformation initiatives, designing scalable ServiceNow solutions and guiding clients through process optimization and digital service delivery improvements. You will work with the ServiceNow Consulting team, solution consultants, and delivery teams to deliver successful business outcomes.

You will lead client workshops, requirements gathering, and solution design sessions, providing governance and documentation while partnering with

Qualifications

• ServiceNow CSM architecture and implementation expertise.
• Experience leading two end-to-end ServiceNow CSM implementations.
• Strong stakeholder communication with both business and technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead ServiceNow CSM workshops and discovery sessions.
• Design and architect CSM solutions aligned with objectives.
• Provide governance on ITSM and process design improvements.
• Review project deliverables for quality and scalability.
• Act as liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Develop and improve operational processes to enhance service delivery.

Skills

ServiceNow CSM

Client workshops

Solution architecture

ITIL v3/v4

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/CS

Job description

About the role

As a ServiceNow CSM Architect, you will make an impact by leading Customer Service Management (CSM) transformation initiatives, designing scalable ServiceNow solutions, and guiding clients through process optimization and digital service delivery improvements. You will be a valued member of the ServiceNow Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, solution consultants, technical architects, delivery teams, and sales stakeholders to deliver successful business outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Lead ServiceNow CSM workshops, discovery sessions, and requirements-gathering activities with client stakeholders.
• Design and architect Customer Service Management solutions aligned with business objectives and ServiceNow best practices.
• Provide strategic guidance on process design, governance, and service management optimization.
• Review and monitor project deliverables to ensure quality, scalability, and alignment with client requirements prior to implementation.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams for process-related discussions and solution decisions.
• Develop, standardize, and improve operational processes to enhance service delivery, customer satisfaction, and cost efficiency.
• Create and maintain process documentation, business requirements, solution artifacts, and project deliverables.
• Partner with sales and solution consulting teams during presales and transition activities, including solution demonstrations, workshops, and project handoffs.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in The United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• ServiceNow Customer Service Management (CSM) certification and demonstrated expertise in ServiceNow CSM architecture and implementation.
• Proven experience leading at least two end-to-end ServiceNow CSM implementations.
• Strong experience conducting client workshops, requirements gathering, and solution design sessions.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• ITIL v3 or ITIL 4 certification with solid knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles.
• Experience in process management, process improvement, governance, and operational transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to engage both business and technical audiences.
• Experience creating business documentation, solution designs, and project governance artifacts.

These will help you stand out

• Six Sigma certification or experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Knowledge of ServiceNow platform capabilities beyond CSM, including related workflows and integrations.
• Experience supporting presales activities, solution demonstrations, and proposal development.
• Consulting experience managing enterprise-scale digital transformation programs.

Applicants will be accepted till 09/30/2026

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $141K - $163K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan