JOB OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Leader to lead and drive the software engineering function for product development within analytical engineering portfolio. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the design, development, and delivery of innovative products that meet the needs of our customers. You will play a critical role in defining the technology strategy, managing engineering teams, and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will lead a team of engineers, ensuring the successful design, development, and deployment of these services. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a key technical initiative within our organization, directly impacting both internal operations and client-facing products.
You will work with global staff of software engineers across “value streams” and partner with your Product Management and Quality peers to support a large, global group of agile scrum teams.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

RIGHT TO WORK REQUIREMENTS:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product Development
Implement the overall technical strategy for product development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market demands
Collaborate with product management, design, and other stakeholders to define product roadmaps and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of features
Oversee the development of new product features and enhancements, ensuring that they are scalable, reliable, and meet customer needs
Balance technical priorities with business goals to deliver innovative products while ensuring operational efficiency
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and inspire a team of software engineers, architects, and engineering managers, ensuring high performance and professional growth
Cultivate a high-performance culture, emphasizing accountability, innovation, collaboration, and quality
Mentor and guide engineering leadership, providing direction on both technical and operational aspects of product development.
Technical Oversight & Innovation
Oversee the architecture and design of complex software systems, ensuring robust and scalable solutions
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the engineering team
Ensure adherence to high coding standards, software quality, and efficient development processes, including continuous integration and deployment practices
Lead the adoption of modern technologies, tools, and frameworks that improve software performance, scalability, and maintainability
Cross Functional Collaboration
Partner with product management, UX/UI design, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to align on product vision, goals, and deliverables
Serve as the primary technical liaison between engineering, senior leadership, and other departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment on priorities
Manage and resolve dependencies across teams, ensuring smooth and efficient project execution
Operational Excellence & Risk Management
Identify and mitigate technical risks and obstacles, ensuring that the product development pipeline runs smoothly and efficiently.
Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress of product development initiatives, ensuring milestones are met.
Ensure the security, performance, and scalability of products through proactive monitoring and improvements.
Establish and maintain development processes, methodologies, and best practices that ensure high-quality product delivery and operational efficiency

OUR PURPOSE:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.