ServiceNow CMDB Subject Matter Expert - SRVNWSME24-15006 at Compu-Vision Consulting, Inc.
Chelsea, MA 02150
About the Job
Job Title: ServiceNow CMDB Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Duration: 1-year contract - Annual Extension possible
Location: Hybrid 2 days onsite in Chelsea, MA, and 3 days remote.
Responsibilities:
Duration: 1-year contract - Annual Extension possible
Location: Hybrid 2 days onsite in Chelsea, MA, and 3 days remote.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the team from the current phase to the desired future phase, following best practices.
- Act as a "training wheel " for the team, supporting and mentoring junior less experienced members.
- Guide the project from start to finish, with hands-on experience in ServiceNow CMDB.
- Stakeholder engagement, including upcoming implementations.
- Assist the client in executing roadmap and growing their CMDB team.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for all CMDB-related activities, offering strategic and technical guidance to the CMDB team and stakeholders.
- Design, implement, and maintain CMDB processes and configurations, ensuring data integrity and consistency across the IT environment.
- Collaborate with IT teams to identify and map Configuration Items (CIs), relationships, and dependencies within the CMDB.
- Establish and enforce CMDB data standards, governance, and quality assurance processes to maintain an accurate and reliable source of truth.
- Perform data analysis and validation, identifying and resolving discrepancies to improve CMDB accuracy and efficiency.
- Support CMDB integration with other IT Service Management (ITSM) processes and tools, such as Incident, Change, and Problem Management.
- Lead efforts to continuously improve CMDB maturity, aligning it with ITIL and industry best practices.
- Provide training and mentorship to junior team members on CMDB processes, tools, and best practices.
- Collaborate with the ITSM and Asset Management teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment of processes.
- Generate reports and insights on CMDB data, providing actionable recommendations for process improvements.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience: Must have prior experience leading CMDB projects from inception to completion, with current expertise in ServiceNow CMDB.
- Best Practices: Should be able to establish and implement best practices for the CMDB process.
- Team Dynamics: Expected to work closely with a Senior Project Manager and train team members.
- Customer-Centric: Must be a cultural fit and focused on avoiding customer issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience working with CMDB in an enterprise environment, preferably with expertise in ServiceNow or similar platforms.
- Strong knowledge of ITIL framework and ITSM processes, with ITIL certification preferred.
- Proven experience with CMDB architecture, design, and maintenance, including data modeling and configuration management.
- Proficiency in creating and managing CMDB relationships, CI attributes, and data validation rules.
- Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in scripting and automation within CMDB platforms (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or ServiceNow scripts).
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and services (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their integration with the CMDB.
- Experience in implementing CMDB integrations with discovery tools and asset management systems.
