Core IT Svcs Splst

UNM Information Technologies (IT) is looking for a Core IT Support Specialist with expertise in ServiceNow.
This position will provide technical leadership in the implementation and support of key enterprise services for the IT department. The immediate focus of this position is to assist the ServiceNow implementation effort. In addition to the system implementation, this effort will also include the development of a post-implementation service model which this position will play a key role in supporting. Once the implementation is complete, this position's focus is expected to shift to developing and supporting the implemented product.

As the ideal candidate for this position, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the IT service management landscape with the implementation of ServiceNow. Specifically, you will work together with a dynamic team of technical professionals, functional experts, and collaborate closely with the Product Lead, stakeholders and the vendor to ensure successful deployment, integration, and on-going support of ServiceNow, tailored to meet the department's needs. Your expertise in service development, implementation, architecture, configuration, and customization will drive innovation and efficiency within the organization using ServiceNow and other services that you will support.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the end-to-end implementation and on-going development/support of ServiceNow modules, including requirement gathering, solution design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business processes and identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and process improvement using ServiceNow.
• Design and configure ServiceNow modules such as Incident Management, Change Management, Service Catalog, and CMDB to align with organizational objectives.
• Develop custom applications, integrations, and workflows within the ServiceNow platform to address specific business requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Work closely with the vendor, and internal teams to resolve technical issues, troubleshoot system defects, and optimize performance.
• Conduct training sessions and create documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure effective utilization of ServiceNow functionalities by end users.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and advancements in IT service management, leveraging new technologies and methodologies to enhance the capabilities of ServiceNow.
• Lead design, development, implementation, and support of other key enterprise services/applications.

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Prospective Employee page for a more complete explanation of UNM benefits.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be required to pass post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Bachelor's degree; at least 4 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution and/or experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred
Qualifications:
As demonstrated
by supporting documentation (cover letter, resume, portfolio, etc.):

• 5+ years of
  experience in IT service management, with a focus on implementing, configuring,
  and customizing ServiceNow solutions.
• Proven track
  record of leading successful ServiceNow implementations from inception to
  completion, preferably within a large-scale organization or educational
  institution.
• Experience with
  ITIL framework and IT service management processes (e.g., Incident Management,
  Change Management, Problem Management).
• ServiceNow
  certifications such as Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS), Certified
  System Administrator (CSA), or Certified Application Developer (CAD) are highly
  desirable.
• Strong
  understanding of application architecture, configuration, scripting
  (JavaScript), and integrations (Boomi, REST, SOAP, MID Server).
• Knowledge and
  experience with application development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP) and
  database design (SQL Server, Oracle SQL).
• Experience with
  DevSecOps including its principles, code versioning, continuous integration,
  and continuous deployment/delivery.
• Excellent
  communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively
  collaborate with diverse stakeholders and translate business requirements into
  technical solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including team
  management, project planning, and resource allocation.

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the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.