Director, Product Management - ServiceNow

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Engineering / Product Development Job Profile Director, Product Management Management Level Director Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel % Yes, 15% of the time Work Shift Day Compensation Compensation includes a base salary of $ - $. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Own the end-to-end Service Now platform strategy, roadmap, and portfolio management across all modules and business units. Partner with your manager to define the multi-year vision for how Service Now will evolve from an ITSM tool to a comprehensive enterprise service management platform leveraging the latest in AI capabilities. Evaluate emerging Service Now capabilities and determine which investments will drive the greatest business value.

Partner with enterprise architecture and IT leadership to ensure platform decisions align with broader technology strategy. Build business cases and secure executive buy-in for major platform initiatives and investments.

Serve as the primary product leader for Service Now across the enterprise, partnering with stakeholders in IT, HR, Facilities, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and other business functions. Understand the service delivery needs of enterprise users and translate them into a cohesive platform strategy. Build trusted relationships with executives, VPs, and business leaders to understand their operational challenges. Champion a service management mindset shift across the organization—moving from disparate tools to unified service experiences.

Balance competing demands from multiple business units while maintaining platform integrity and user experience consistency.

Drive continuous improvement of core ITSM capabilities including incident, problem, change, and asset management. Optimize IT Helpdesk experiences to reduce resolution times, improve self-service adoption, and increase user satisfaction. Implement modern service management best practices including knowledge-centered service, proactive monitoring, and AI-powered support. Define and track service level metrics that demonstrate operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Lead the expansion of Service Now into HR Service Delivery, creating seamless employee experiences for onboarding, ESC, and HR case management. Design consistent service experiences across departments while respecting the unique needs of each business function. Champion employee‑centric design principles that make it easy for enterprise users to get help when they need it.

Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing team of product managers, business analysts, and product owners. Create clarity around roles, priorities, and decision‑making frameworks within your product organization. Foster a culture of data‑driven decision making, customer empathy, and operational excellence. Develop talent and create growth opportunities for team members at all levels.

Partner with engineering to establish governance frameworks for platform configuration, customization, and integration decisions. Partner with Service Now technical teams to ensure platform health, performance, and scalability. Manage stakeholder communication, user acceptance testing cycles, and release management processes. Drive adoption of platform standards, best practices, and reusable components.

• Oversee vendor relationship with Service Now, including input to contract negotiations and executive business reviews.

• Required Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree and 10 years’ experience in product management (or a different combination such as a master’s degree and 8 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 5 years’ experience; or 14 years’ experience). 5+ years' experience in a…