Job Description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

S&P Global Enterprise PMO and Process COE

The Role: Strategic Program Manager
Grade: 12

The Team:
The S&P Global Enterprise Program Management Office and Process COE is a new and growing organization, created to foster and lead transformative change across the enterprise. By establishing cohesive program governance and driving excellence in critical business processes, we ensure that organizational resources are strategically aligned with our overarching goals in technology, finance, people and strategy. Always modeling and fostering an enterprise mindset, we accelerate the way S&P Global operates at scale by strengthening alignment between our strategy and execution in support of value-driven business outcomes.

The Impact:
As a Lead Program Manager, you will leverage your high-quality execution abilities, attention to detail, and strong program management and communication skills to build effective partnerships across the enterprise. You will be responsible for the successful execution of multi-team and enterprise-wide initiatives, supporting the company’s strategic direction. Your role will drive significant and measurable change, focusing on enhancing enterprise capabilities, enabling cross-divisional synergy, and accountability for shared delivery.

What’s in it for you:

• Lead and influence large-scale programs that directly impact the day-to-day operations and growth prospects of the enterprise.
• Develop executive presence and advanced influencing skills.
• Manage multiple programs while effectively balancing stakeholder expectations and interacting with business and enterprise partners.
• Collaborate directly with senior program directors to enhance program and change management skills.
• Engage in cross-business and cross-divisional initiatives that offer a variety of opportunities for professional development.
• Operate with clear accountability in a highly collaborative environment focused on team goals and successes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with governance structures.
• Manage day-to-day activities of assigned projects, including requirements gathering, success metrics monitoring, risk/issue management, dependencies, workflows, communications, and presentation material preparation.
• Navigate complex stakeholder relationships, resolve conflicts, and manage the political aspects of stakeholder management.
• Innovate business strategies, techniques, and tools to identify and overcome barriers to success.
• Collaborate with colleagues across a global organization, providing strategic guidance and leadership.
• Make independent project-related decisions with minimal guidance, demonstrating strategic foresight and initiative.
• Proactively seek, document, and incorporate stakeholder and customer feedback to refine project plans.
• Customize plans to best serve project needs, especially in sensitive projects or with sensitive data.

We’re Looking For:
An individual with a proven track record of leading large-scale programs from discovery to execution. The ideal candidate will exhibit exceptional attention to detail, a strong desire to learn and grow, critical thinking, and robust problem-solving skills. This role demands a commitment to enterprise-wide collaboration and the ability to lead initiatives that deliver impactful results for the broader organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of project/program management or related experience, with a focus on strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams using standard tools (charter, project plan, RAID, RACI, process flow diagrams, communication plan, Standard Operating Procedures, change management plan, requirements assessment, control plan, meeting agendas and notes, etc.).
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively across all organizational levels.
• Proactive, self-directed, and capable of thriving in a dynamic working environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification and advanced project management coursework.
• Experience in Agile delivery and frameworks.
• Expertise in strategic use of PM tooling such Serena, ADO Smartsheets, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven track record of executing large-scale programs from discovery to execution.
• Strong attention to detail, innovative thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
• Excellent communication skills to drive a comprehensive communications strategy.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:  EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)