Architect – ServiceNow (SNOW)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Develop security model for CMDB classes and attributes.
• Ensure that the implemented system is consistent with the approved architecture
• Develop support models for the solution after go-live
• Liaise with the business and IT stakeholders to gather and socialize non-functional requirements and constraints
• Conduct key technology decision evaluations with input from enterprise architecture and business stakeholders
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure and security teams to produce architecture and design deliverables
• Provide ongoing technical leadership and support during low level design, development, test, and service introduction phases including technical specification reviews and approvals
• Liaise with Organization's IT infrastructure service providers
• Liaise with Organization's Enterprise Architect team in order to align solutions to company standards
• Exercise professionalism in ensuring effective teamwork and fostering productive relationships
• Assess solution options, risks and benefit as it pertains to architecture, security, and other technology dimensions
• Stay abreast of technology standards and best practices
• The position is based in Victoria (Client Location)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, Commerce or in a related field
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience leading a customer service function in a fast-paced, multi-project and multi-customer IT environment
• In-depth ServiceNow architectural, integration and functional experience
• CMDB design and implementation
• Integration using ESB
• A minimum of 3 years demonstrable experience as a Solution Architect on ServiceNow implementations
• Must have excellent customer-service, listening, communication and problem-solving skills
• Must have excellent leadership and collaboration skills to facilitate continuous service management improvement across IT functions
• Must have experience leading or participating in agile and / or lean initiatives
• Strong facilitation, coordination and interpersonal skills
• Ability to raise, resolve and close issues to the satisfaction of all stakeholders
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Great attention to detail, able to prioritize and produce accurate results under deadline
• Ability to consistently meet required deadlines.
• ITIL Intermediate certification or higher is preferred
• Knowledge of networking, telecom, server environments and related technologies

Duration

6 Months Extendable by 1 to 2 Years and more based on performance

COMPETENCIES

Customer Orientation

Effective performers stay close to customers and consumers. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer / consumer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer / consumer needs.

Team Management

Effective performers create and maintain functional work units. They understand the human dynamics of team formation and maintenance.

They formulate team roles and actively recruit and select to build effective work groups.

High Standards

Effective performers possess a high inner work standard and shows pride in their work. They consistently strive to ensure work is complete within deadlines and that all work performed is of a high quality.

Organization & Planning

Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient. They manage their time wisely and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.

They follow through on tasks to ensure changes in technology are communicated effectively.

Results Orientation

Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments. They are motivated by achievement, and persist until the goal is reached.

They convey a sense of urgency to make things happen. They respect the need to balance short- and long-term goals. They are driven by a need for closure.

Communicativeness

Effective performers recognize the value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways.

They take responsibility for ensuring that their people have the current and accurate information needed for success.

Change Mastery

Effective performers are adaptable. They embrace needed change and modify their behaviour when appropriate to achieve organizational objectives.

They are effective in the face of ambiguity. They understand and use change management techniques to help ensure smooth transitions.

Business Thinking

Effective performers see the organization as a series of integrated and interlocking business processes. They understand how their work connects with and affects other areas of the organization.

Relationship Building

Effective performers establish and proactively maintain a broad network of relationships (e.g. colleagues, co-workers, vendors, suppliers, etc.

They value these relationships and work effectively across the organization by maintaining positive working relationships with peers and others.