Solution Architect at ServiceNow

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Solution Architecture, CRM Implementation, Pre-sales, Scoping, Project Management, ServiceNow, Technical Consulting, Business Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, System Integration, Configuration, Coding, Strategic Planning, Customer Success, Mentoring, Communication

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description 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. Job Description About the Role ServiceNow is seeking a driven CRM Architect Director to serve a dual mandate: leading hands-on customer delivery engagements and partnering with our sales organization on pre-sales solutioning and scoping. This role sits at the intersection of delivery excellence and revenue growth, requiring equal fluency in architecting real-world CRM implementations and shaping compelling, credible solutions for prospective customers. Approximately half of your time will be spent in active delivery — guiding customers through complex CRM implementations, ensuring adoption, and driving measurable outcomes. The other half will be spent in pre-sales — working alongside account teams to scope engagements, respond to customer challenges, and develop implementation strategies that win trust and close deals. This is a rare opportunity for an architect who thrives both in the field and in front of prospects. What You Will Do Lead and architect complex ServiceNow CRM implementations, owning delivery quality and customer outcomes end-to-end Partner with sales teams on pre-sales pursuits — scoping engagements, developing implementation strategies, and building customer confidence in our approach Create and present compelling solution designs, project scopes, and delivery roadmaps for prospective customers Develop SOW content, effort estimates, and risk assessments that reflect realistic delivery expectations Demonstrate a deep sense of empathy for the customer and genuine passion in helping them succeed Engage and collaborate with ServiceNow R&D teams on escalated technical issues Influence and consult (providing options with pros, cons, and risks) while providing thought leadership to sponsors and stakeholders on business process and technical problems Review customer architecture, design processes, and system integrations to the platform Configure solution environments to address customer requirements and business issues Mentor field resources in implementation methodology, configuration, and best practices for CRM applications Share best practices and known solutions with internal teams, the community, and customers to promote faster time to value Collaborate with Product Management and Development to enhance ServiceNow products with capabilities that address customer needs Stay current on competitive analyses and articulate differentiators between ServiceNow and its competitors Qualifications Our ideal candidate: 10+ years of experience in customer-facing implementation and delivery roles such as Solution Architect, Technical Consultant, or developer — ideally in professional services or consulting 10+ years in the CRM technology industry Demonstrated pre-sales or solutioning experience — including SOW development, scoping, effort estimation, or pursuit support Deep domain knowledge in Customer Relationship Management Ideally ServiceNow CSA and CSM certified Ability to perform deep architectural advisory work as well as hands-on configuration and coding in ServiceNow Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to chair sessions, present to executives, and facilitate workshops Highly data-driven with commitment to driving customer engagement toward business outcome and value realization Fanatical about customer success and tenacious at driving long-term customer value Must be able to travel up to 25% annually, when applicable Additional Information 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 and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service. 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. Export Control Regulations 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. From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Employee Type: Regular Region: AMS - North America and Canada Work Persona: Flexible or Remote

Responsibilities

The Solution Architect will lead complex CRM implementations while simultaneously partnering with sales teams to scope engagements and develop winning implementation strategies. This role requires balancing hands-on technical delivery with high-level architectural advisory and pre-sales support to drive customer outcomes.