Company Description

It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, FinOps - Private Cloud Capacity, Data Center Strategy & Supply Chain to lead strategic initiatives focused on data center migration and decommissioning, private cloud capacity optimization, supply chain transformation, and automation of infrastructure financial operations.

This leader will partner across Capacity Engineering, Data Center Operations, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and AI Engineering teams to optimize capital utilization, accelerate data center consolidation programs, improve infrastructure lifecycle management, and automate core financial processes.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, infrastructure strategy expertise, supply chain leadership, and operational execution skills to drive measurable business outcomes across a global private cloud environment.

Lead end-to-end planning and execution for data center footprint reduction and migration initiatives.

Develop site-by-site execution plans identifying: Rack decommission schedules
Aisle and cage consolidation opportunities
Space reclamation targets
Facility exit milestones

Partner with Capacity Engineering teams to:

Consolidate workloads
Optimize rack utilization
Free up servers and racks for decommissioning

Partner with Data Center Operations teams to:

Execute hardware retirement programs
Coordinate equipment removal
Ensure operational readiness during migrations

Create executive reporting for:

Capacity recovery
Space reclamation
Financial benefits realization
Risk mitigation

Manage cross-functional governance reviews and executive business updates.

Drive financial analysis and accounting readiness for infrastructure retirement programs.

Assess hardware assets scheduled for decommissioning including: Servers
Storage systems
Network equipment
Data center infrastructure

Analyze:

Asset age
Net book value
Remaining depreciation schedules
Write-off exposure

Develop financial plans supporting:

Asset retirement decisions
Capital recovery strategies
Accounting treatment recommendations

Partner closely with Finance and Accounting teams to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies.

Evaluate colocation and facility contracts associated with migration programs.
Identify: Early termination risks
Contract obligations
Opportunity costs and Exit penalties

Develop business cases and executive recommendations for facility exits and consolidation opportunities. Quantify financial impact and long-term savings from data center footprint optimization.

Lead modernization and automation of the end-to-end infrastructure supply chain.

Design and implement an integrated planning process spanning. Given the Demand forecast by the Demand Planners Capacity planning
Procurement
Manufacturing
Logistics
Installation
Deployment readiness

Build operational visibility into capacity lifecycle stages, including:

Demand signal and CAPEX approved
Purchase order creation
Supplier manufacturing
Logistics transit
Data center receipt
Rack-and-stack
Workload-ready capacity

Deliver executive dashboards and KPIs that provide visibility into capacity availability and supply chain bottlenecks. Partner with Engineering teams to improve forecasting accuracy and reduce deployment lead times.

Lead digital transformation initiatives to automate infrastructure financial operations.

Partner with AI, Finance, Procurement, and Engineering teams to automate: Goods receipt processing
Invoice validation
Supplier invoice routing
Matching and reconciliation workflows

Establish operational controls and reporting to improve financial governance and visibility.

Qualifications

Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Computer Science, Business, or related field; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in one or more of the following: FinOps
Cloud economics
Capacity planning
Data center operations
Supply chain management
Infrastructure finance

Experience managing large-scale infrastructure programs involving:

Data center capacity
Server lifecycle management
Hardware procurement
Capital expenditure planning

Strong understanding of:

Asset depreciation
Infrastructure accounting
Financial planning and analysis
Capital investment management

Experience driving cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Operations organizations.

Experience operating hyperscale infrastructure environments.
Strong knowledge of private cloud or hybrid cloud capacity management.
Experience leading data center closures, consolidations, or migration programs.
Familiarity with AI/ML-driven business process automation.
Expertise with ERP, procurement, and financial systems.
Knowledge of supply chain analytics and predictive planning techniques.
MBA, Master's degree, or relevant certifications (FinOps, Supply Chain, PMP).

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $165,500 - $289,600 , 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

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here . To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.

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