ServiceNow Platform Architect (Remote)

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 with IT leadership, Service. Now developer teams, and business stakeholders to translate organizational imperatives into scalable, value-driven Service.

Now 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 Service. Now 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 Service.

Now 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 Service.

Now strategy and organizational impact. Define scalable, secure, and maintainable architecture solutions for Service. Now 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 Service. Now 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 Service. Now 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 Service. Now best practices, design patterns, and implementation methodology QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in computer technology or equivalent combination of education and experience Eight (8) or more years of experience in Service.

Now Platform Expertise (Primary Focus), preferably in Service. Now solution architecture, implementation, and delivery. Eight (8) or more years of hands-on experience designing and implementing Service. Now solutions across multiple product lines (ITSM, CSM, HRSD, GRC, FSO, SAM, or equivalent) Service. Now Certified Technical Architect (CTA) Certified Master Architect (CMA) Enterprise Architecture Certification SKILLS Strong experience with Service.

Now Financial Services Operations (FSO), Software Asset Management (SAM) modules, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), SPM, or AI. Strong knowledge of core Service. Now platform capabilities: application configuration, scripting (JavaScript, Glide), integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, Mule. Soft), 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 Service.

Now capabilities: Now Intelligence, AI Search, Workflow Data Fabric, or Process Optimization Skilled at leading 3+ complex, multi-year Service. Now 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 Service.

Now implementation or digital transformation Knowledge of core commercial business functions and workflows that Service. Now 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 Service. Now scales across complex organizational structures #LI-DR2 #LI-REMOTE 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. For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the " Apply " button. 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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