S&P Global

AssociateDirector,LeadProgramManager

$125–125k Princeton, New Jersey, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Associate Director, Lead Program Manager at S&P Global. Skills: Program management, Cross-functional leadership, Stakeholder management. Develop comprehensive project plans. Oversee project plans”

What You'll Achieve.

Successful execution of multi-team, enterprise-wide initiatives; Drive significant and measurable change; Enhance enterprise capabilities; Enable cross-divisional synergy; Accountability for shared delivery

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Identify and overcome barriers to success

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, 8+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in a technical environment, 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.), 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, Ability to influence and negotiate across teams and leadership levels

Nice to Have

PMP (Project Management Professional) certified, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent agile certification, Have experience with Agile and SAFE frameworks, worked on projects using agile methods, organizational skills and attention to detail, Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and requirements, Experience in a global, matrixed organization

What You'll Do.

Develop comprehensive project plans

Oversee project plans

Manage day-to-day activities

Monitor success metrics

Prepare communication materials

Prepare presentation materials

Innovate business strategies

Identify barriers to success

Overcome barriers to success

Provide strategic guidance

Make independent decisions

Incorporate stakeholder feedback

Incorporate customer feedback

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Build effective partnerships across the enterprise; Collaborate with colleagues across a global organization; Work collaboratively across all organizational levels; Influence and negotiate across teams

Communication Scope

Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills

Process & Methodology

Program management, Project management, Project plans, RAID, RACI, Process flow diagrams, Communication plan, Standard Operating Procedures, Change management plan, Requirements assessment, Control plan, Meeting agendas, Meeting notes, Risk/issue management, Dependency management, Workflow management

Full Job Description

# **About the Role:** **Grade Level (for internal use):** 12 **About the Role:** **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 **Responsibilities and 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, enterprise-wide initiatives that support 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 * 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,

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