ServiceNow Product Owner Manager (Custom Apps)

About Kirkland & Ellis

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Essential Job Functions

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced ServiceNow Product Owner to join our Products and Platforms team. This position is responsible for leading a ServiceNow product team in the continued development, management, support and building of new ServiceNow applications primarily using ServiceNow's App Engine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Work with business stakeholders to establish and manage application roadmaps, aligned to business vision, objectives, and vendor roadmaps.
• Manage a team of contingent resources to deliver the continued enhancements using SDLC and ensuring adherence to design and quality standards.
• Accountable for the integrity of product backlogs, including story quality, prioritization and velocity of delivery through product team planning, efficiencies, and resource levelling.
• Accountable for ensuring the user experience and response time of your ServiceNow applications are being measured and are not negatively impacted by new development or configuration changes.
• Remain current with emerging technology trends and developments, evaluating their potential impact in the scope of your ServiceNow product area.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting on all run costs related to your product area, including licensing and resourcing.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education, Work Experience, Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of ServiceNow product experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the digital product governance framework and security of sensitive data in the scope of ServiceNow and best practices.

Certificates, Licensures, Registrations

• ServiceNow mainstream certification, such as CSA or CIS in a particular product is preferred.

How to Apply

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Compensation:

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

• Bay Area - $162,000 - $240,000

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The Firm will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and criminal histories consistent with local laws.

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