Director of Engineering – Data Digitization and Automation – Analytical Portfolio
Director of Engineering – Data Digitization and Automation – Analytical Portfolio
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$ 130000 - 230000
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About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
13The Role: Director of Engineering Data Digitization and Automation Analytical Portfolio
Location: New York NY
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Engineering to lead a high-performing team focused on data digitization and automation within the analytical engineering portfolio. This is a senior leadership role and the ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset combined with hands-on expertise in modern technologies to drive the transformation of how analytical data is digitized processed and leveraged through automation. The role requires strong leadership technical acumen and the ability to navigate both tactical and strategic initiatives within a rapidly evolving tech landscape. 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.
Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $130000 $230000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees please click here.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategy:
- Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of developers engineers data scientists and analysts focused on data digitization and automation efforts.
- Define and communicate the vision strategy and roadmap for the teams initiatives aligning with broader organizational goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and technical execution.
- Data Digitization:
- Oversee the transformation of manual or legacy data sources into structured digitized formats for improved access efficiency and analytics.
- Implement and scale systems for analytical data capture ensuring high-quality accurate and scalable digitization processes.
- Ensure adherence to data governance standards security protocols and compliance requirements while digitizing sensitive data.
- Automation:
- Drive the automation of workflows reporting and business processes to eliminate manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.
- Lead the design and implementation of robotic process automation (RPA) or other automation technologies to streamline repetitive tasks and improve productivity.
- Champion the integration of automation tools with existing systems and infrastructure for seamless operations.
- Technology & Innovation:
- Stay up to date on the latest trends and innovations in data technology machine learning AI and process automation.
- Evaluate and select appropriate tools and platforms that support data digitization and automation needs optimizing cost scalability and functionality.
- Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by exploring new methodologies and tools to improve team capabilities and outcomes.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Act as the key liaison between the technical team and senior leadership ensuring clear communication of progress challenges and results.
- Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the success and impact of digitization and automation initiatives.
- Provide mentoring guidance and career development support for team members to help them achieve their full potential.
- Manage and resolve dependencies across teams ensuring smooth and efficient project execution.
- Problem Solving & Optimization:
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues ensuring the effective and timely resolution of challenges that arise during implementation.
- Proactively identify opportunities for optimization and process improvements driving continuous iteration and refinement of systems and workflows.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering Data Science Information Technology or a related field.
- Experience:
- 15 years of experience in a technology leadership role with a strong focus on data digitization automation and process transformation.
- Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and engage teams across multiple disciplines.
- Proven experience leading teams in delivering data-centric and automation projects from concept to execution.
- In-depth knowledge of data engineering cloud platforms and automation tools.
- Experience with AI machine learning and RPA technologies is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of data governance security practices and compliance regulations (GDPR HIPAA etc.).
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python Java SQL etc.) automation frameworks (e.g. UiPath Blue Prism Automation Anywhere) and data management platforms.
- Familiarity with cloud-based technologies (AWS Azure Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g. Hadoop Spark).
- Strong knowledge of APIs system integrations and microservices architectures.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI) is a plus.
- Leadership & Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership abilities with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short-term objectives with long-term vision.
- Ability to handle complex challenges and work in a fast-paced evolving environment.
About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings our analyst-driven credit ratings research and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations including businesses governments and institutions.
S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the worlds foremost provider of credit ratings benchmarks analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings we help many of the worlds leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow today.
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Benefits:
We take care of you so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed 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: Its 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference.
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At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged 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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