IT&D Manager, Service Management - CMDB / HAM
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Working globally across functions, you'll own your projects and process from start to finish, with the influence and visibility to achieve what needs to be done. And if you're willing to bring your ideas to the table, you'll get the support and investment to make them happen.
Your potential will never be wasted. You'll get the space and support to take your development to the next level. Every day, there will be opportunities to learn from peers and leaders through working on exciting, varied projects with real impact. And because our work spans so many different businesses, from Research and Product Development to Sales, you'll keep learning exciting new approaches.
About the role
As the IT&D Manager – CMDB & Hardware Asset Management, you will act as the global Process Owner for Configuration Management and Hardware Asset Management within a SIAM (Service Integration and Management) operating model.
You will be accountable for defining, governing, and continuously evolving end-to-end CMDB and HAM processes, ensuring effective execution through ServiceNow and across a multi-vendor ecosystem.
This role focuses on process ownership, governance, and data quality, ensuring these capabilities enable high-performing IT services, operational resilience, and business value realisation.
Your responsibilities
Process Ownership & Governance (CMDB & HAM)
• Own the global CMDB and HAM processes end-to-end, ensuring alignment with ITIL 4 standards and enterprise data strategy
• Define and maintain policies, standards, and ways of working to drive consistency across IT&D
• Establish clear process accountability models across internal teams and service providers
• Ensure integration of CMDB & HAM processes with core ITSM processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Release)
CMDB Strategy & Data Governance
• Define the CMDB strategy, operating model, and governance framework
• Ensure accurate service mapping, dependency modelling, and CSDM alignment
• Own data quality standards and KPIs (accuracy, completeness, timeliness, compliance)
• Drive continuous improvement of CMDB health and adoption across the organisation
• Ensure CMDB enables decision-making, service stability, and impact analysis
Hardware Asset Management Leadership
• Own the end-to-end hardware asset lifecycle across EUC and infrastructure environments
• Establish governance for asset tracking, compliance, audits, and lifecycle controls
• Drive cost efficiency, optimisation, and asset utilisation improvements
• Ensure alignment between asset, financial, and contractual data
• Define and govern standardised asset management practices across vendors
ServiceNow Enablement (Process Authority)
• Act as the process authority for CMDB and HAM within the ServiceNow ecosystem
• Define requirements for process design, workflows, and data models within ServiceNow
• Partner with platform and delivery teams to ensure:
o Correct implementation of process design
o Alignment with ServiceNow CSDM and ITSM modules
o Robust data quality and compliance controls
• Drive continuous optimisation of processes enabled through the platform
SIAM & Vendor Governance
• Operate within a SIAM model, ensuring effective coordination across multiple service providers
• Hold vendors accountable for process adherence, data quality, and service outcomes
• Lead regular governance forums, assurance reviews, and performance tracking
• Define and track KPIs, SLAs, and compliance metrics for CMDB & HAM
• Proactively identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities
Performance, Analytics & Continuous Improvement
• Define and deliver performance frameworks and reporting standards
• Track KPIs including:
o CMDB health and compliance scores
o Asset lifecycle compliance and inventory accuracy
• Leverage ServiceNow and Power BI dashboards for insight generation
• Drive data-led decision-making and continuous service improvement (CSI)
• Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and process optimisation
Stakeholder Management & Influence
• Act as the global SME and owner for CMDB & HAM processes
• Engage senior stakeholders across IT&D, business functions, and partners
• Drive adoption, training, and organisational alignment
• Communicate performance, risks, and improvements clearly and effectively
The experience we're looking for
Required Experience
• Significant experience (typically 15+ years) in IT Service Management / SIAM environments
• Proven track record as a Process Owner for CMDB and/or Hardware Asset Management
• Experience operating in global, multi-vendor managed service environments
• Strong background in process governance, transformation, and optimisation
• Experience working with ServiceNow-enabled ITSM ecosystems
Technical Expertise
• Deep expertise in:
o Configuration Management (CMDB) frameworks and governance
o Hardware Asset Management lifecycle and controls
o ITIL v3 / ITIL 4 practices
• Strong understanding of:
o ServiceNow CMDB, HAM, and CSDM data models
o Data governance, reporting, and KPI frameworks
o Automation and service modernisation concepts
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science or related discipline
• ITIL v4 Certification (mandatory)
• ServiceNow certifications (preferred)
• SIAM / Agile / Lean certifications (desirable)
The skills for success
Leadership Capabilities
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes end-to-end responsibility for global processes and outcomes
• Influencing & Collaboration: Drives alignment across complex stakeholder and vendor landscapes
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses insights and analytics to improve performance and outcomes
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Actively challenges status quo and drives transformation
• Execution Excellence: Balances strategic thinking with operational delivery
What we offer
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