
Director Information Systems - ServiceNow
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serve as the Product Manager and strategic owner for the ServiceNow platform across Amgen, including expansion, innovation, and lifecycle management.
- Own and evolve the roadmap for ServiceNow platform capabilities, aligning with enterprise architecture, business goals, and service delivery performance needs.
- Provide strategic leadership over core ITIL processes including Incident, Request, Change, Problem, Knowledge, CMDB, and Asset Management.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Senior Managers responsible for ServiceNow development, ITSM process ownership, platform governance, and delivery operations.
- Champion a product-led operating model and support platform agility through implementation of SAFe/Agile best practices.
- Drive automation and platform integration opportunities across business functions to enhance self-service, reduce manual operations, and improve response/resolution metrics.
- Partner with compliance, audit, security, and quality teams to ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks, data integrity, and internal policy standards.
- Oversee platform performance metrics, customer satisfaction, and operational KPIs, using data insights to continuously improve service value and speed.
- Represent the ServiceNow function in enterprise-level leadership forums, communicating strategic priorities, risks, and value propositions to executive stakeholders.
- Own budget planning, vendor partnerships, contract negotiations, and capacity management across platform and process portfolios.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and inclusion within the platform and process teams.
- Doctorate degree and 14 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR
- Master’s degree and 16years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 18 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience
- ServiceNow Platform Leadership: Deep experience owning or leading ServiceNow implementations, including enterprise architecture, governance, and cross-platform integration.
- ITSM Process Accountability: Executive-level knowledge of ITIL-aligned processes and experience embedding governance, compliance, and operational excellence frameworks.
- People Leadership & Talent Development: Proven ability to grow, inspire, and retain high-performing teams of senior managers and technical leaders.
- Product Strategy & Visioning: Skilled at defining product roadmaps, setting long-term strategic goals, and aligning platform capabilities with enterprise objectives.
- Financial & Vendor Management: Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets, vendor contracts, and license strategies for enterprise software platforms.
- Enterprise Integration Experience: Understanding of enterprise system integrations and data management strategies to optimize platform usage across functions.
- Regulatory Environment Awareness: Familiarity with compliance in regulated industries such as biotech or pharmaceuticals (e.g., GxP, SOX, ISO).
- Digital Transformation Leadership: Experience leading platforms that contribute to enterprise agility, automation, and modernization initiatives.
- ITIL v3/4 Managing Professional or Strategic Leader Certification (preferred)
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator & Implementation Specialist (preferred)
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) (preferred)
- PMP or equivalent leadership/project management certifications (nice to have)
- Strategic Vision & Execution: Able to set and communicate a clear vision for platform success while aligning teams to deliver results that support long-term business goals.
- Executive Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; confident presenting complex ideas and roadmaps to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Change Agility: Comfortable leading large-scale change initiatives and navigating ambiguity with clarity, structure, and empathy.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverages data and performance insights to assess effectiveness, forecast capacity, and prioritize roadmap investments.
- Influence & Stakeholder Management: Skilled in aligning diverse perspectives, negotiating priorities, and driving consensus among senior-level stakeholders.
- Team Development & Inclusion: Invests in people through coaching, empowerment, and inclusive leadership practices that support individual and team growth.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experienced in working across departments and geographies to drive global consistency and shared success.
- Operational Excellence: Maintains a strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across service delivery and platform outcomes.