Executive Director, IT Service Management at Labcorp

Durham, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Service Management, ITSM Strategy, Governance, ITIL, ServiceNow Platform, CMDB, CSDM, Incident Management, Major Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Release Management, IT Asset Management, AI-Enabled Support, Stakeholder Engagement, Automation

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Labcorp is seeking an Executive Director, IT Service Management to join our team at our Durham, NC location. Location: Burlington, NC or Durham, NC. Applicants who live within 35 miles of either the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule. This schedule includes a minimum of three in office days per week at an assigned location, either Burlington or Durham, supporting both collaboration and flexibility. Work Schedule: This is a full‑time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a First Shift schedule, with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in your local time zone. Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible. Job Responsibilities ITSM Strategy & Governance Provide executive leadership for enterprise IT Service Management strategy and execution. Establish and lead ITSM governance including policy development, process standards, and audit readiness. Direct ITSM maturity efforts including improvements to data quality, operational processes, and ITIL‑aligned practices. Lead the ITSM Governance Team and ensure consistent process adoption across service domains. ServiceNow Platform Ownership Oversee architectural direction and operational performance of the ServiceNow platform. Direct platform upgrades, maintenance activities, backlog prioritization, and overall platform health. Ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability across ITSM, CMDB, IT Asset Management, and integrated modules. Govern data flows and integrations between ServiceNow and enterprise technology systems. Configuration Management & CMDB Lead enterprise CMDB strategy from both architectural and operational perspectives. Oversee adoption and governance of the Common Service Data Model (CSDM). Define and operationalize CMDB use cases including service mapping, incident escalation, service relationships, and change impact analysis. Ensure CMDB accuracy to support Incident, Problem, Change, Asset, and Release Management processes. Incident & Major Incident Management Lead enterprise Incident and Major Incident Management practices. Provide executive‑level communication during major incidents. Advance Incident Commander and Major Incident Manager capabilities. Partner with engineering and recovery teams to restore services and strengthen resiliency. Direct post‑incident reviews and long‑term remediation initiatives. Problem Management Lead Problem Management to identify root causes and reduce recurrence of service issues. Prioritize the problem backlog based on business risk and service impact. Ensure learnings inform broader operational, change, and architectural decisions. Change, Release & CAB Leadership Lead enterprise Change and Release Management processes balancing service stability and delivery speed. Facilitate Change Advisory Board (CAB) activities. Improve change quality, risk assessment, and success rates through automation and data‑driven insights. Service Desk & Tier 1 Operations Lead enterprise Service Desk strategy and performance. Advance AI‑enabled support capabilities, including automated agents, self‑service knowledge, and workflow enhancements. Oversee Level 1 support for core employee‑facing services. Modernize operations center functions through automation and AI‑driven monitoring. Provide governance for Tier 1 network operations support. IT Asset Management (ITAM) Lead enterprise IT Asset Management strategy and execution. Direct Hardware Asset Management and Software Asset Management activities. Ensure license optimization, compliance, and cost control. Implement usage analysis, reclamation processes, and audit readiness for software portfolios. Leadership & Collaboration Partner with Infrastructure, Application, Security, Digital Workplace, and Business leaders to ensure services align with business goals. Deliver executive reporting on service health, risks, and operational improvements. Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing ITSM and service delivery teams. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 15 or more years of experience in IT or related technical disciplines. 7 or more years of progressive IT leadership experience with deep expertise in IT Service Management. 10 or more years experience leading enterprise ITSM functions in large, complex environments. 10 or more years experience with ITIL practices across Incident, Major Incident, Problem, Change, Release, Configuration, and Asset Management. 10 or more years experience working with ServiceNow ITSM, CMDB/CSDM, IT Asset Management, and platform governance. 10 or more years experience implementing automation, AI‑enabled service delivery, and data‑driven operational improvements. Preferred Qualifications Certified in ITIL. Certified ServiceNow. 10 or more years experience modernizing service operations using AI, AIOps, or autonomous service models. 10 or more years experience working in highly regulated or large‑scale enterprise environments. Skills & Competencies Executive‑level communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Strong governance discipline paired with pragmatic decision‑making. Understanding of service architecture, data models, and integrations. Ability to lead through influence across federated and cross‑functional teams. Strategic mindset with hands‑on operational leadership capability. Additional Job Standards The Executive Director of IT Service Management (ITSM) is a senior technology leader responsible for defining and governing enterprise ITSM capabilities. This role develops and advances the ITSM strategy, leads operational execution, and ensures the delivery of stable, scalable, and business‑aligned IT services across the organization. This leader owns the enterprise ITSM framework—including Incident, Major Incident, Problem, Change, Release, Asset, and Configuration Management—and drives operational maturity through automation, data quality, technology alignment, and AI‑enabled service delivery. The role partners with Infrastructure, Applications, Security, Digital Workplace, and Business stakeholders to enhance service reliability, transparency, and customer experience. Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement. We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.

Responsibilities

This senior technology leader is responsible for defining and governing enterprise IT Service Management (ITSM) capabilities, developing the ITSM strategy, and leading operational execution to ensure stable, scalable, and business-aligned IT services. The role owns the enterprise ITSM framework, driving operational maturity through automation, data quality, technology alignment, and AI-enabled service delivery while partnering across technology and business units.