Platform & Gen AI Strategic Operations Senior Manager

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

Gen AI Product Strategy & Operation Manager

ServiceNow is the AI platform for business transformation. We have been and continue to be augmenting our best-in-class Platform with AI and Gen AI functionalities.

As a key member of the Platform Strategic Operations team, you will contribute to a user-centered Gen AI product strategy that dials into our customers' needs and product specificities and also supports key operating initiatives in cooperation with our cross-functional partners.

Roles in our organization are multi-faceted: they include components of product strategy (understanding the industry, supporting high-stakes partnerships and ad-hoc product initiatives), operations (hiring, budgeting, tracking key metrics), and stakeholder management (cross-functional engagement with product, engineering, finance, etc.)

The role involves reviewing business initiatives and other intelligence activities by tracking key metrics like revenue, customers, costs, and industry trends. It includes assisting in operational processes such as Quarterly Product Reviews and Annual Planning, ensuring alignment between Product groups and stakeholders, including executives. The position also requires conducting market assessments and reviewing strategy in partnership with senior staff and the Product Management team, focusing on market sizing, buy/build/partner assessments, and strategy. Additionally, the role oversees Gen AI initiatives to drive growth and operational efficiency across the portfolio, collaborating with relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will:  

• Have at least 8- 10 years of  experience at a top management consulting firm, private equity, investment bank, or strategy & operations at a technology company (or similar)
• Have expertise and/or strong interest in the enterprise software/ SaaS industry, ideally in the AI / Gen AI space
• Have experience using quantitative skills to optimize Product Strategy and inform operational excellence 
• Have effective communication skills -  both verbally and in writing and be comfortable in business and technical discussions 
• Have a track record of owning cross-functional projects, building trusting relationships, and influencing others, including the most senior staff members
• Collaborative well and think on your own 
• Thrive at taking initiative and multi-task in fast-paced, often ambiguous environments  

Preferred 

• Have experience working for or with established enterprise tech companies.
• Have worked in SaaS. or PaaS product development, technical strategy, and product ops functions 

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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 $155,600 - $272,400, 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.

Additional Information

Work Personas

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