Director of Agile Practices

Princeton, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 146000 - 213000

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

About the Role:

The Team:

Our Agile Practices team is at the forefront of organizational transformation partnering with technology and business functions across the enterprise to drive agility and innovation. We foster a culture of continuous improvement and servant leadership working directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional business value through proven Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities and Impact:

Develop and implement comprehensive Agile strategy and transformation roadmaps that align with organizational goals driving business transformation initiatives across multiple teams and divisions
Coach and mentor teams and leaders on Agile mindset principles and servant leadership providing hands-on support in adopting and maturing practices including Scrum KanbanSAFe and Lean methodologies
Engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment between organizational mission vision and technology portfolio initiatives serving as Scrum Master for Portfolio Leadership Team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Owners Product Management Analytics and Lean Portfolio Management to ensure Agile practices support effective decision-making and value delivery
Establish andmonitormetrics OKRs and KPIs to measure Agile effectivenessanalyzeteam performance andprovideactionable insights for enhanced productivity and collaboration
Build and nurture enterprise-wide Agile communitiesfacilitatingworkshops training sessions and communities of practice to cultivate lean and Agile thinking across the organization

Compensation/Benefits Information:(This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Globalstatesthat theanticipatedbase salary range for this position is $146000 to $213000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals geographic location as well as experience level skill set traininglicensesand certifications.

In addition to base compensation this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receiveadditionalS&P Global benefits. For more information on thebenefitswe provide to our employees please clickhere.

WhatWereLookingFor:

Basic Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology or a related field;Masterspreferred.
10 years of experience in Agile methodologies including 5 years in leadership roles with a proventrack recordof leading Agile transformations.
Strong understanding and application of Agile frameworks (Scrum Kanban Lean etc.) in corporate environments along withexpertisein software and quality engineering principles.
Excellent communication facilitation and interpersonal skillsdemonstratingstrong emotional intelligence and the ability to listen and communicate clearly.
Empathetic teacher and coach able to remain objective and constructive fostering teamwork and driving necessary improvement actions.
Broad technology experience with management and executive skills; patient persistent optimistic self-motivated and results driven.
A lifelong learner with curiosity about Agile practices knowledgeable in systems thinking design thinking and organizationalbehavior.
Proficient in Agile tools and applications with familiarity in Agile scaling frameworks (SAFeLeSS Nexus Scrum at ScaleDaD).
Strong critical thinking problem-solving and lateral thinking skills with the ability tofacilitateconstructive debate and resolve conflicts.
Comfortable in ambiguous environments capable of leading with minimal direction and setting strategic goals based on experience.
Demonstrated depth and breadth of Agile experience and a combination of professional certifications.

Right to Work Requirements:

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

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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Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were 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 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. Were 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 worlds 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 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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Required Experience:

Director

About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):13About the Role:The Team:Our Agile Practices team is at the forefront of organizational transformation partnering with technology and business functions across the enterprise to drive agility and innovation. We foster a culture of continuous improvement...