ServiceNow ITSM Functional Lead Developer

Location : Harrisburg, PA - local candidates only Position Type : Hybrid, some onsite work in Harrisburg, PA required Contract Length : 12 months Position Overview : The ServiceNow ITSM Functional Lead will oversee the functional and business process aspects of IT Service Management (ITSM), providing expert guidance on ServiceNow capabilities and best practices.

This role includes leading development efforts, documenting requirements, coordinating technical tasks, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams to meet business needs and maintain system integrity.

ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist IT Service Management (CIS-ITSM), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) certification required.

Duties : Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on ServiceNow capabilities, customization options, and best practices.

Be assigned Request Items, Tasks, and / or Projects to complete in a self-directed and semi-independent manner. Coordinate and take the lead role for the technical / functional development and support of the assigned ServiceNow requests, projects, and tasks.

Ensure a mutual understanding of the request and the proposed approach / response between both the client and the Contractor before beginning work on a request.

Coordinate and execute all development aspects including reports, integrations, interfaces, conversion programs, database design and creation, and enhancements.

Document requirements, or user stories in detail, as determined by the client (within Azure Dev Ops (ADO)). Document the progress and other details relating to the work being performed within the appropriate systems of record, such as ServiceNow RITMs, Tasks, ADO, etc.

Perform technical functions that are within the scope of this position. These include, but are not limited to configuring, coding, testing, writing automated test scripts using ATF, data loads, and scripting.

Perform and / or coordinate the Unit, System Integration, User Acceptance, and other testing as specified by the client’s IT Quality Management Playbook (playbook to be provided upon start of work).

Document and demonstrate changes (Showbacks) to stakeholders, as directed. Work with the system administration team to have the changes coded and peer reviewed, then implemented into PROD.

Provide documentation and knowledge transfer on the changes. Plus provide guidance and support to the application support team, as needed, for troubleshooting issues or answering questions.

Provide focus on ease of use for the customers, users, and management. Review, advise, and approve changes and designs to the ITSM and the other technologies.

Develop and maintain plans and other documentation as required using established standards, procedures, templates, and methodologies.

Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with technology staff, business owners, project sponsors, vendors, and key clients.

Required Skills : 8+ years of expertise in delivering services via ServiceNow for projects of various sizes and subject matters.

Experience meeting with the business, gathering requirements, writing stories. Experience with ServiceNow development and configurations.

5+ years of experience with designing business processes for ServiceNow implementation. 5+ years of experience in delivering ServiceNow services as described within this request.

2-3 years of experience working in a Business Analyst capacity. Experience working with, and giving presentations to, senior leadership and stakeholders.

At least two prior support and enhancements project as a functional or technical lead. Experience working with ServiceNow’s GenAI model Now Assist.

At least one hands-on ServiceNow implementation project as a functional or technical lead within the ITSM module. Experience coding and configuration of ServiceNow.

ITIL / ITSM practices and methodologies. Proficient in the Microsoft Office 365 suite including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus proficient in Microsoft ADO Testing Module.

Bachelor’s degree in business management or information systems. Experience in designing, architecting, or advising on human-to-computer interactions and interfaces and styles.

Required Certifications : ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist IT Service Management (CIS-ITSM). Plus, one or both of the following Certifications : Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP).

Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA). Preferred Certifications : ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA). ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD).

Equivalent combination of education and / or experience may be accepted. Powered by JazzHR