Chief of Staff, Program Director - West Palm Beach

Program Director Opportunity At ServiceNow

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

Job Overview

ServiceNow is seeking a seasoned program director to lead the end-to-end management, development, and ramp up of our operational launch in West Palm Beach. Reporting to the SVP of Global Business Services, this role will drive cross-functional alignment, governance, and delivery excellenceensuring our launch in West Palm Beach reflects ServiceNow's brand, culture, and future-of-work vision. The ideal candidate is an accomplished leader with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact initiatives across corporate real estate, finance, HR, technology, and operations, with a solid understanding of Florida's business, community and lifestyle landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Communication

Lead the roadmap for West Palm Beach delivery, aligning with corporate vision, business objectives and workforce strategies.

Serve as the primary point of contact, providing regular updates to local leadership, the Office of the CEO and key executive stakeholders.

Champion an experience that reflects ServiceNow's values and foster productivity, collaboration, and innovation.

End-to-End Program Management & Execution

Oversee the ramp up and full lifecycle of the West Palm Beach launch program from vision to steady-state operations.

Drive cross-functional collaboration and accountability across various workstreams including workplace services, HR, finance, comms, IT, security, global impact and others to ensure program success.

Establish and drive program milestones and timelines while tracking budgets and metrics to ensure transparency and accountability; proactively identify and mitigate risks.

Facilitate decision-making and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Operational Readiness & Site Excellence

Serve as a strategic partner who works closely with the SVP of Global Business Services, corporate real estate, PMO and workplace operations to support and enable local workplace services execution including stakeholder and vendor engagement, construction, interior design and site readiness.

Facilitate a seamless transition from program delivery to operational launch by orchestrating onsite teams and their various workstreams to deliver an exceptional site experience.

To be successful in this role you have :

Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.

Proven ability in leading large-scale, cross-functional programs with complex dependencies on time and within budget

Skilled at presenting project updates and facilitating alignment among stakeholders while navigating ambiguity and resolving challenges under tight deadlines

In-depth experience managing high profile, multi-million-dollar budgets

Solid background in corporate real estate and construction management, with experience working with interior design firms to develop concepts into functional, scalable environments that translate to brand and culture

Knowledge of workplace enablement, hybrid work models, and employee experience design

Skilled in leading diverse teams in fast-paced environments, inspiring confidence and driving outcomes.

Excellent communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to tailor messaging to executives, project teams, and employees.

Location Requirement

This role is based in West Palm Beach, Florida, and requires onsite leadership throughout the planning, execution, and launch phases of the new site. Relocation support and options can be discussed with the hiring manager for qualified candidates who are not currently located in the area.

Qualifications

Experience : 10+ years in strategic program management, corporate operations, or workplace transformation, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing large-scale office projects

Local Expertise : Familiarity with Florida's business, real estate, community and lifestyle environment

Education : Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, engineering, architecture, or related field

Certifications : PMP or equivalent credentials a plus

Additional credentials in construction management or interior design are highly desirable