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Nagarro

Principal Engineer - Senior Project Manager (ITIL)

On site

New york, United states

$ 190,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

04-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Go ServiceNow Stakeholder Management Resource Allocation Change Management Training Project Management

Job Specifications

Company Description

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (18000+ experts across 29 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We are looking for great new colleagues. That is where you come in!

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced ServiceNow Project Manager to lead the implementation of ServiceNow for our client.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery within a fixed-price contract structure while managing scope, risks, and client expectations.

This role requires strong expertise in project governance, client communication, change management, and stakeholder engagement. The candidate must possess the ability to navigate challenges associated with fixed-price contracts, scope control, and budget constraints.

This position is hybrid in NYC (2 days/week in office)
Office Location: New York, NY 10007
We offer relocation assistance

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

Oversee the end-to-end implementation of ServiceNow modules, including Incident Management, Change Management, Asset Management, CMDB, and ITOM.
Develop and execute a detailed project plan, including milestones, deliverables, RACI, and communication cadence.
Monitor project scope, timeline, and budget to ensure successful delivery under a fixed-price contract structure.
Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to prevent scope creep and cost overruns.
Ensure compliance with client’s security standards and regulatory requirements.
Manage project governance, documentation, and stakeholder reporting.

Fixed-Price Contract Management

Define clear deliverables and acceptance criteria upfront.
Ensure strict adherence to scope to avoid cost overruns.
Manage change orders effectively to ensure project profitability.
Track resource allocation and burn rate to maintain financial control.
Regularly update executive leadership on project financials, risks, and progress as part of steering committee meetings.

Client Communication & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary point of contact between the development team and the client.
Facilitate requirement gathering sessions, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
Conduct weekly client meetings, status reports, and executive briefings.
Manage client expectations and address concerns proactively.
Drive collaboration between client and Nagarro teams to ensure project success.

Change Request & Issue Management

Manage change requests (PCRs) by evaluating scope, impact, and cost implications.
Work closely with the client to define, review, and approve project change requests.
Triage and prioritize issues raised by stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
Ensure that all approved changes are incorporated into the project plan and budget.

Testing, UAT, & Training

Oversee the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process and facilitate stakeholder buy-in.
Ensure the creation of technical and functional documentation for knowledge transfer.
Supervise the development of training programs for ServiceNow end users and administrators.
Ensure a smooth go-live transition with Hypercare support.

Client & Change Management Skills

Serve as the primary point of contact between the development team and the client.
Facilitate requirement gathering sessions, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
Conduct weekly client meetings, status reports, and executive briefings.
Manage client expectations and address concerns proactively.
Drive collaboration between client and Nagarro teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

Strong ServiceNow project management experience, with expertise in ITAM, CMDB, ITSM, ITOM, and custom workflows.
Proven ability to deliver projects under fixed-price contracts, ensuring financial and operational control.
Experience in managing security compliance within IT projects.
Knowledge of waterfall and hybrid project management methodologies.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
14+ years of IT project management experience, with experience delivering 2–3 end-to-end ITSM implementations in ServiceNow.
PMP, ITIL, or ServiceNow certifications preferred.
Experience in US public sector or government projects is a plus.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $150K - $190K Gross (base+bonuses) + standard Nagarro Benefits

Disclaimer: Nagarro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color,

About the Company

Nagarro helps future-proof your business through a forward-thinking, fluidic, and CARING mindset. We excel at digital engineering and help our clients become human-centric, digital-first organizations, augmenting their ability to be responsive, efficient, intimate, creative, and sustainable. Today, we are 18,300 experts across 37 countries, forming a Nation of Nagarrians, ready to help our customers succeed. Know more