About the role
In this role, you will:
- Lead discovery workshops and stakeholder interviews to map current‑state processes, identify pain points, and define future‑state requirements across modules such as ITSM, HRSD, or CSM.
- Document clear, structured business requirements, use cases, and process flows, enabling strong alignment between business and delivery teams.
- Perform gap analysis between client needs and ServiceNow out‑of‑the‑box capabilities, advising on optimization, configuration, and process improvements.
- Design functional elements of the ServiceNow solution, including workflows, forms, notifications, and user experience elements that align with business outcomes.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients on ServiceNow best practices, ITIL‑aligned process design, and platform optimization.
Work model
Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our wellbeing programs.
What you need to have to be considered
- Completed education as a software engineer, electronic engineer, technologist, technician, or similar field.
- Minimum 5+ years as a Functional Consultant, Business Analyst, or Process Consultant, including 2+ years focused on ServiceNow.
- Strong knowledge of ITIL processes such as Incident, Problem, Change, and Request Management.
- Active ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) certification.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, capable of bridging business and C‑suite audiences.
- Implementation experience in at least one major ServiceNow suite (ITSM, HRSD, ITOM).
- Experience working with data models (CMDB, CSDM), import sets, and transform maps.
- Fluency in Dutch – must‑have.
These will help you stand out
- Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) certifications (e.g., CIS‑ITSM, CIS‑HRSD) and/or CAD certification.
- Domain expertise in one or more areas beyond ITSM (HR, CSM, GRC/IRM, Finance).
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments and writing User Stories.
- Experience integrating ServiceNow with enterprise systems (SAP, Azure, Active Directory, Teams, CoPilot, Snowflake, PowerBI).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business‑friendly language.
- Additional European languages are an advantage.
What we offer (Netherlands)
- A competitive salary based on your experience.
- NS business card for commuting expenses.
- 25 days of paid holiday per year.
- Laptop and smartphone.
- Pension scheme.
- Cognizant covers the gross base premium for health insurance through CZ.
- Access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy digital learning libraries.
- A technology‑driven organization with a strong global backbone.
- An open, can‑do team spirit in an international environment where your ideas can become reality.
Contact the Recruiter
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The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Disclaimer: Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.