ITSM Process Leader (ServiceNow ​/ ITIL

Fincons Group is seeking an experienced ITSM Process Leader to lead and govern enterprise IT Service Management processes for a large-scale technology transformation initiative. This individual will serve as the primary ITSM process owner, partnering with executive stakeholders, technology teams, and third-party implementation partners to ensure IT services are delivered effectively, efficiently, and aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate combines deep ITIL expertise with strong Service Now experience, exceptional program leadership skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across global organizations. This is a highly visible role supporting executive leadership and driving enterprise-wide ITSM maturity.

• Lead the definition, enhancement, implementation, governance, and continual improvement of ITIL-based IT Service Management processes, including Incident, Change, Problem, Service Request, Knowledge, and Service Level Management.
• Serve as the ITSM process lead and executive proxy during a large-scale Service Now implementation, coordinating across internal teams and third-party implementation partners.
• Design, document, and govern ITSM processes, clearly defining process ownership, roles, responsibilities, and operating procedures.
• Partner with technology and business stakeholders to establish and maintain service catalogs and service offerings aligned with business requirements.
• Define, monitor, and report on KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics, identifying opportunities for continual service improvement.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure ITSM processes remain current, compliant, and consistently adopted across the organization.
• Drive operational excellence through process optimization, automation, risk reduction, and improved service delivery.
• Develop and maintain a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) that is fully integrated with ITSM processes.
• Conduct ITSM maturity assessments, process reviews, and operational audits to identify improvement opportunities.
• Improve the end-user support experience by enhancing self-service capabilities, workflow automation, knowledge management, and user communications.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop knowledge management strategies, dashboards, reporting, and executive-level metrics.
• Analyze operational data and present actionable insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and best practices throughout the Service Now implementation lifecycle.

• 10+ years of experience leading IT Service Management programs within large enterprise environments.
• Extensive knowledge of the ITIL framework with hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and governing enterprise ITSM processes.
• Strong Service Now experience, including Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management, Request Management, Knowledge Management, Service Level Management, CMDB, workflow automation, and self‑service capabilities.
• Experience leading enterprise Service Now implementations or major ITSM transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of ITSM governance, process ownership, and operational excellence.
• Experience with business process design, systems analysis, workflow modeling, and organizational change management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional programs involving executive stakeholders and third-party implementation partners.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience presenting operational metrics and executive dashboards.
• ITIL certification (Foundation or higher) required.
• Service Now certifications are highly preferred.

• Experience serving as a program lead or executive proxy during enterprise technology transformation initiatives.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and white‑glove stakeholder environments.
• Consulting or professional services experience is a plus.
• Experience working within large global organizations.

• Location:
  
  Hybrid (Los Angeles preferred; New York or Nashville also considered)
• On‑site Requirement:
  Approximately two days per week
• Employment Type:
  
  Contract, with potential contract-to-hire for the right candidate
• Expected Duration:
  Approximately 7-8 months
• Target
  
  Start Date:
  
  ASAP