ServiceNow - SPM Capability Owner

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13672702 Job Description: ServiceNow - SPM Capability Owner Location: Leawood, Kansas Role Overview We are seeking a ServiceNow SPM (Strategic Portfolio Management) Capability Owner to serve as the domain authority and product owner for the Strategic Portfolio Management capabilities on the ServiceNow platform. This role is accountable for capability maturity, backlog health, prioritization, stakeholder alignment, and governance. The Capability Owner will define the roadmap, shape and prioritize the backlog, and ensure platform investments translate into scalable, business-aligned results. This position is closely tied to enterprise architecture and the broader strategy-to-portfolio value stream. Key Responsibilities - Act as the product owner for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM), accountable for capability maturity and outcomes. - Define and execute the product strategy, roadmap, and vision for the SPM domain. - Own, groom, and prioritize the capability backlog, translating business needs into user stories. - Partner with enterprise architecture and strategy teams to support modernization efforts. - Manage demand, intake, and portfolio-related backlogs, ensuring intake process discipline and sprint governance. - Determine how AI fits into the SPM roadmap by identifying high-value use cases and defining requirements for AI-powered features. - Serve as the primary interface between business leaders, PMO stakeholders, and the delivery team. - Mentor technical team members and shield the delivery team from unmanaged stakeholder demands. Required Qualifications Experience: 5+ years in product ownership, business analysis, portfolio management, or PMO leadership with hands-on ServiceNow platform experience. Must be a strong ServiceNow product owner or product manager who is a self-starter with experience maturing a capability from one state to another. Technical Skills: Direct experience with the ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) suite, including Demand Management, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Resource Management, Agile Development, Strategic Planning, and Application Portfolio Management (APM). Experience with portfolio planning, roadmap management, and strategy-to-portfolio processes is required. Leadership: Proven communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to bring stakeholders along on the journey and communicate the value of ServiceNow. Experience prioritizing competing stakeholder needs is essential. Methodologies: Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe) and ITIL service management practices. Education: BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Project Management, or a related field. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications - ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS-SPM) is strongly preferred. - Additional certifications such as CIS-APM, CSA, PMP, SAFe, Scrum Product Owner, or Scrum Master. - Experience as an enterprise ServiceNow product owner or owning multiple ServiceNow capabilities. - Experience defining future AI use cases within portfolio or roadmap planning. - Familiarity with enterprise portfolio management frameworks, financial planning, and capacity management. Work Model - First 90 days: In-person, 5 days per week for onboarding. - Post onboarding: Hybrid model, 3 days per week in the office. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resour es, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other in