Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect Job Summary AnEnterprise Architectis a senior leader responsible for the overall architecture and strategy of the platform ( Either Salesforce /Service Now / Oracle ) in an organization. This role provides a broad, strategic view of how the platform fits into the enterprise IT landscape, ensuring that platform solutions support long-term business objectives .The Enterprise Architect will lead the strategic design, development, and governance across the enterprise, aligning platform capabilities with the company’s technology roadmap and digital transformation goals. This includes defining technical direction, ensuring scalability and security, and maximizing the value of the platform in meeting cross-organizational needs. Key Responsibilities Platform Architecture & Roadmap:Define and maintain the enterprise-wide platform architecture and technical roadmap, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business strategy. Establish architecture standards and reference architectures for using the platform across various business units. Governance & Best Practices:Develop and enforce governance frameworks, design principles, and coding standards for the platform. Oversee architecture reviews and change control processes to ensure consistency and compliance across the life cycle of the implementation. Integration & Interoperability:Lead the integration of the proposed platform with other enterprise systems (e.g. ERP, CRM, cloud services) to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability. Define integration strategies (APIs, middleware, data synchronization) and ensure ServiceNow plays well within the broader IT ecosystem. Technical Leadership:Provide deep technical leadership and mentorship to ServiceNow solution architects, developers, and admins. Guide teams in designing high-quality solutions, and offer oversight on complex configurations and custom development to ensure they meet performance and security requirements. Innovation & Continuous Improvement:Stay up-to-date with latest releases and features (including AI/ML capabilities, automation, Virtual Agent, App Engine, etc.). Evaluate new platform functionalities and third-party modules, and recommend their adoption to drive improvement and innovation on the platform. Stakeholder Collaboration:Work closely with business leaders, IT executives, and enterprise architects to translate business objectives into ServiceNow solutions. Act as a subject-matter expert and advisor, evangelizing platform capabilities and ensuring that the Digile team supports evolving business processes and digital transformation initiatives. Platform Performance:Ensure the platform’s reliability, security, and performance by implementing best practices for instance health, monitoring, and upgrade management.Required Qualifications Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). Work Experience:~10+ years of experience in IT, including several years in an architecture leadership role. At least 5 years of hands-on experience with ServiceNow, designing and implementing enterprise-level ServiceNow solutions across multiple modules (e.g. ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM). ServiceNow Expertise:Proven experience architectingServiceNowimplementations at scale – including designing platform architecture, data models, integrations, and customizations. Demonstrated success in leading large ServiceNow projects or platform initiatives from conception to delivery. ITSM/Process Knowledge:Strong understanding of IT Service Management and ITIL frameworks. Experience aligning ServiceNow processes (incident, problem, change, request, asset, etc.) with ITIL best practices and overall business workflows. Technical Skills:Broad knowledge of enterprise technology stacks and architecture principles. Familiarity with web technologies and integration methods relevant to ServiceNow (REST/SOAP web services, MID Server, SSO/SAML, etc.). Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure and hybrid environments as they relate to ServiceNow deployment. Analytical & Problem-Solving:Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into an architectural blueprint for ServiceNow. Strong problem-solving skills to address platform issues, optimize performance, and design scalable solutions. Preferred Qualifications Advanced Education:Master’s degree in a relevant field or MBA is a plus, especially with a focus on Information Systems or Enterprise Architecture. Enterprise Architecture Frameworks:Familiarity with enterprise architecture methodologies (e.g. TOGAF or Zachman) and how ServiceNow aligns within those frameworks. Industry Knowledge:Experience implementing ServiceNow in multiple industries or large/global environments, demonstrating the platform’s adaptability to various use cases. Legacy Systems & Cloud:Background in integrating ServiceNow with legacy systems or modern cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) can be advantageous. Experience with data migration and enterprise integration platforms is a plus. Leadership Experience:Prior experience in a leadership role such as Lead Architect or Platform Owner. Demonstrated ability to mentor teams, manage architectural governance boards, and liaise with senior management on technology strategy. Desired Skills and Competencies Strategic Thinking:Ability to envision how ServiceNow can enable future-state business processes and digital transformation. Capable of developing long-term plans and translating strategy into actionable architecture. Communication & Influence:Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. Strong presentation and negotiation skills to drive decisions and build consensus on architectural choices. Leadership & Collaboration:Proven leadership and team-building skills. Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and coordinating between technical staff, project managers, and business stakeholders. Able to foster collaboration and drive alignment in a matrixed environment. Adaptability:Hands-on and adaptable, with a willingness to dive into details when necessary. Able to handle changing priorities and guide the organization in adopting new ServiceNow features or best practices as the platform evolves. Innovative Mindset:A continuous learner who keeps abreast of technology trends (e.g., AI-driven workflows, hyperautomation, low-code development) and identifies opportunities to leverage them via ServiceNow. Customer/Business Focus:Strong business acumen and user-centric mindset. Balances technical excellence with practical business value, ensuring that architectural decisions enhance user experience and Enterprise Architecture/Cloud:Certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g. TOGAF), cloud architecture, or related areas are a plus, reflecting a well-rounded architectural skill set.Typical Experience Range Typically10-15+ yearsof overall IT experience, with a substantial portion in architecture and leadership roles. Most candidates for this role have5+ years of dedicated ServiceNow experiencein progressively senior positions (e.g. Solution Architect, Technical Lead, or Platform Architect). Experience leadingmultiple end-to-end ServiceNow implementationsand working in large-scale, global environments is expected. This role is generally a senior-level position (often at thePrincipal ArchitectorDirectorlevel), suited for professionals who have a blend of technical depth and strategic business

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