Senior Problem Manager - Cloud Operations

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

As a Senior Problem Manager, you will focus on the identification and removal of problems within our customer cloud infrastructure. Senior Problem Managers play an integral part in ServiceNow’s success, and we work closely with Development, Infrastructure Operations, and Customer Support to manage known errors, mitigate impact, and drive remediation. 

What you get to do in this role:

• Drive root cause investigations
• Produce professional root cause analysis documentation for customers
• Ensure the prioritization, planning, and execution of problem resolutions that achieve the best results for the company and our customers
• Develop and implement evidence-driven process improvement initiatives across the organization
• Contribute to the design of the Problem Management process, data modeling and reporting, policies, and procedures
• Provide training, coaching and guidance to internal teams, growing problem management best practices throughout the organization
• Present to all levels of the organization on infrastructure issues and trends
• Collaborate on security-related escalations, including analysis and resolution of software vulnerabilities, while maintaining awareness of cybersecurity best practices and risk mitigation strategies

To be successful in this role you have:

• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI’s potential impact on the function or industry. 
• 6+ years of technical experience with at least 2 years of problem/product management or an allied field within customer support, operations, or engineering.
• Proficiency in problem management processes and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct thorough root cause analysis.
• Experience with IT service management tools, particularly the ServiceNow platform.
• Strong scripting skills in JavaScript, Python, or equivalent languages, with the ability to develop scripts and tools to enhance problem management processes.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and experience working with security vulnerabilities, including collaboration with security teams on identifying, analyzing, and resolving high-risk issues.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field; ITIL certification strongly preferred.

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Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate!

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $112,200 - $196,400, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work. Learn more here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance. 

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For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. 

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