C2C requirement ServiceNow CMDB Governance Lead in Tarrytown NY

Role- ServiceNow CMDB Governance Lead 

Location- Tarrytown NY (Onsite)

Contract

Role Summary

The ServiceNow CMDB Governance Lead is responsible for defining and enforcing governance policies, standards, and processes to maintain a healthy and accurate Configuration Management Database (CMDB) within the ServiceNow platform. This role ensures compliance with ITIL and ServiceNow best practices, drives data quality initiatives, and aligns the CMDB with the Common Service Data Model (CSDM) to support ITSM, ITOM, and business service mapping.

Job Description:

Governance Framework

Define and maintain CMDB governance policies, standards, and RACI roles.
Establish and lead CMDB governance forums (e.g., Configuration Control Board).
Ensure adherence to ITIL and ServiceNow CSDM guidelines.
Data Quality & Compliance

Implement data quality rules, normalization policies, and certification workflows.
Monitor CMDB health using ServiceNow dashboards and KPIs (completeness, correctness, compliance).
Conduct periodic audits and remediation for duplicate, orphaned, or stale CIs.
Architecture & Modeling

Align CMDB structure with CSDM for service-aware architecture.
Define CI classes, attributes, and relationships to support ITSM/ITOM processes.
Collaborate with Discovery and Integration teams for automated reconciliation.
Stakeholder Management

Define roles for CI owners, data stewards, and service owners.
Conduct workshops and training sessions on CMDB governance and best practices.
Communicate governance updates and health metrics to leadership.
Tools & Automation

Utilize ServiceNow CMDB Workspace, Health Dashboard, Discovery, and Service Mapping.
Implement automated data validation and reconciliation strategies.
Required Skills:

10+ years in ITSM/ITOM with at least 4 years in CMDB governance or management.
Strong knowledge of ServiceNow CMDB, Discovery, Service Mapping, and CSDM.
ITIL v4 certification and ServiceNow certifications (CSA, CIS for Discovery/ITSM).
Experience in data governance, normalization, and health KPI reporting
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare) for compliance reporting.
Familiarity with integration patterns between CMDB and external systems.
Knowledge of automation and reconciliation strategies.