Strategic Program Manager

Company: S&P Global
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

The Team

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

About The Role

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

Grade Level (for internal use): 13

Responsibilities And Impact

  • Lead cross-functional strategic programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and successfully achieving business outcomes
  • Develop and implement comprehensive program governance frameworks, including stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and performance metrics across technology, finance, people, and strategy initiatives
  • Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic vision into executable roadmaps, coordinating resources and dependencies across multiple business units and geographies
  • Drive process excellence initiatives by identifying optimization opportunities, designing improved workflows, and implementing standardized methodologies that enhance operational efficiency
  • Facilitate executive-level communications and decision-making by preparing strategic presentations, status reports, and recommendations for C-suite and board-level stakeholders
  • Mentor and develop program management capabilities across the organization while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and enterprise-wide collaboration

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of strategic program management experience in large, complex organizations
  • Proven track record of successfully leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives with budgets exceeding $5M and cross-functional teams of 20+ members
  • Strong expertise in program management methodologies such as PMI, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma, with demonstrated ability to adapt frameworks to organizational needs
  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with experience presenting to C-suite executives and board members
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel for strategic meetings and program milestones

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree (MBA preferred) or PMP/PgMP certification with experience in financial services or data/technology organizations
  • Experience leading digital transformation, process reengineering, or organizational change management initiatives in global enterprises
  • Background in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, with demonstrated success in driving operational excellence across multiple business functions
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, ROI analysis, and value realization tracking for strategic investments

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

  • 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

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.

Contact for accommodation: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com

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Posted: March 29th, 2026