We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Solution/Platform Architect to lead a strategic data architecture engagement within one of the UK''s most high-profile public sector organisations. This role is focused on transforming the ServiceNow platform into a trusted enterprise service management capability by establishing a robust data architecture, strengthening CMDB and CSDM maturity, and enabling future platform capabilities including AI, automation, Identity and Access Management, IT Asset Management and Enterprise Service Management. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: ServiceNow Platform Architecture Define the target-state ServiceNow data architecture Develop architectural principles for future platform growth Establish data standards and architecture guardrails Align ServiceNow architecture with enterprise architecture principles Review ServiceNow Licensing capabilities to provide: Current vs Unused Readiness for modernisation ie, Licensing required CMDB and CSDM Assess current CMDB maturity Develop a roadmap aligned to ServiceNow CSDM Rationalise CI structures and relationships Improve service dependency visibility Data Architecture Identify authoritative data sources Map end-to-end data flows into ServiceNow Document transformation logic Define mastering rules Produce data lineage documentation Assess data readiness for future ServiceNow capabilities Data Governance Define governance models for ServiceNow data Establish Data Owner and Data ..... full job details .....