Sr. Technical Architect
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 94199, USA
Listed on 2026-10-20
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IT/Tech
IT Consultant, IT Project Manager, Systems Analyst, IT Business Analyst
As a Service Now CSM Architect, you will make an impact by leading Customer Service Management (CSM) transformation initiatives, designing scalable Service Now solutions, and guiding clients through process optimization and digital service delivery improvements. You will be a valued member of the Service Now Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, solution consultants, technical architects, delivery teams, and sales stakeholders to deliver successful business outcomes.
Inthis role, you will:
- Lead Service Now CSM workshops, discovery sessions, and requirements-gathering activities with client stakeholders.
- Design and architect Customer Service Management solutions aligned with business objectives and Service Now best practices.
- Provide strategic guidance on process design, governance, and service management optimization.
- Review and monitor project deliverables to ensure quality, scalability, and alignment with client requirements prior to implementation.
- Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams for process-related discussions and solution decisions.
- Develop, standardize, and improve operational processes to enhance service delivery, customer satisfaction, and cost efficiency.
- Create and maintain process documentation, business requirements, solution artifacts, and project deliverables.
- Partner with sales and solution consulting teams during presales and transition activities, including solution demonstrations, workshops, and project handoffs.
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in The United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered- Service Now Customer Service Management (CSM) certification and demonstrated expertise in Service Now CSM architecture and implementation.
- Proven experience leading at least two end-to-end Service Now CSM implementations.
- Strong experience conducting client workshops, requirements gathering, and solution design sessions.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- ITIL v3 or ITIL 4 certification with solid knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles.
- Experience in process management, process improvement, governance, and operational transformation initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to engage both business and technical audiences.
- Experience creating business documentation, solution designs, and project governance artifacts.
- Six Sigma certification or experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
- Knowledge of Service Now platform capabilities beyond CSM, including related workflows and integrations.
- Experience supporting presales activities, solution demonstrations, and proposal development.
- Consulting experience managing enterprise-scale digital transformation programs.
Applicants will be accepted till 09/30/2026
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
* Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $141K - $163K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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