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Accountabilities:: Take end-to-end operational ownership of Change and Release Management processes within ServiceNow, acting as the primary authority for platform governance. Evaluate change requests independently, assess technical and operational risks, and determine the appropriate approval and governance pathways. Review Change Records to ensure they contain the required Computer System Validation evidence and documentation for GxP-regulated environments. Plan, coordinate, and execute complex release schedules across multiple concurrent workstreams, including platform configurations, custom integrations, and vendor-driven updates. Manage dependencies, risks, approvals, and timelines across release activities to support controlled and reliable deployments. Lead Change Advisory Board meetings and facilitate effective decision-making around proposed changes and releases. Represent ServiceNow platform governance in cross-functional forums with internal leads, technical stakeholders, and executive representatives. Enforce ITIL-aligned practices across Change, Release, Incident, and Problem Management workflows. Monitor governance processes to minimize production disruption while maintaining compliance and operational stability. Maintain strong documentation and audit readiness across change and release activities. Requirements: 8+ years of total IT or IT service management experience. At least 5 years of direct, hands-on experience leading ServiceNow Change and Release Management, including demonstrated independent ownership. Proven experience managing change controls within validated GxP or similarly regulated IT environments. Strong understanding of audit trails, validation evidence, Computer System Validation, and compliance requirements for regulated technology environments. Deep knowledge of ITIL frameworks, with ITIL v4 certification strongly preferred. Clear understanding of the relationship between Change and Release Management and Incident and Problem Management. Demonstrated ability to independently assess technical change risks and establish appropriate governance and approval pathways. Strong decision-making skills and the ability to operate autonomously without requiring routine operational escalation. Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills. Strong executive presence and confidence leading cross-functional governance discussions and engaging senior stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple concurrent releases and workstreams. Benefits: Fully remote work arrangement. Europe-based contract opportunity. Freelance/contract engagement. 40 hours per week. Planned start date of October 2026. Opportunity to work on enterprise ServiceNow governance within the pharmaceutical industry. Exposure to regulated GxP environments, ITIL processes, change governance, and complex release management. Opportunity to take significant ownership of enterprise Change and Release Management processes. The source job description does not specify salary, healthcare coverage, paid time off, or additional benefits. How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1