Partnerships Business Manager

3105 IHS MARKIT UK SERVICES LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Invest in Your Future

Family Friendly Perks

Beyond the Basics

Job summary

S&P Global is seeking a Partnerships Business Manager for Enterprise Partnerships in London. You will help drive the strategy, execution, and operating rhythm of the partnership function, translating priorities into action and ensuring leadership visibility into progress, risks, and opportunities.

You will coordinate cross-functional initiatives across technology, AI, data, and strategic partnerships, working with senior stakeholders to accelerate outcomes and improve governance and

Qualifications

• Strong experience in strategy, partnerships and business management.
• Excellent commercial judgement and ability to understand complex models.
• Strong analytical skills to turn data into insights and recommendations.
• Exceptional project and programme management with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior audiences.
• Ability to influence across cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the Enterprise Partnerships strategy and priorities with clear plans and milestones.
• Develop business cases, commercial analyses and recommendations for opportunities.
• Maintain a consolidated view of the partnership portfolio including risks and milestones.
• Establish consistent reporting on revenue, pipeline, adoption and progress across partnerships.
• Own the operating cadence for the Enterprise Partnerships function and leadership reviews.
• Prepare briefings and materials for senior leadership and executive meetings.

Skills

Strategy

Partnerships

Business Management

Commercial Ops

Management Consulting

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12 Partnerships Business Manager - Enterprise Partnerships Function: The Partnerships group's vision is to be a leading catalyst for enterprise innovation and growth through strategic partnerships, driving an enterprise-wide partnership strategy that forges collaborative relationships with key industry participants to maximise value and efficiency. The group is responsible for the enterprise strategy and relationships with information service providers, technology providers, hyperscalers and frontier AI platforms, redistributors, clearing houses, exchanges, execution platforms and other key strategic partners. Underpinning all of this is a robust, cross-enterprise governance framework that ensures strategic alignment, risk mitigation, IP protection and consistent execution across every division.

The Team

The Enterprise Partnerships team drives strategic relationships and partnership initiatives across S&P Global. The team works across technology, AI, data, distribution and other strategic partnerships, bringing together commercial, product, technology, legal and divisional stakeholders to maximise enterprise value and accelerate execution.

The Impact

As Partnerships Business Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Enterprise Partnerships to help drive the strategy, execution and operating rhythm of the Enterprise Partnerships function. This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of strategy, commercial execution and operations. You will translate partnership priorities into action, provide transparency across the portfolio, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and ensure leadership has clear insight into progress, risks, opportunities and decisions required. The role requires someone who can move comfortably between strategic thinking and hands‑on execution, bringing structure to complex initiatives and helping accelerate outcomes across a diverse portfolio of technology, AI and strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the Enterprise Partnerships strategy and annual priorities, translating strategic objectives into clear plans, milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Support strategic initiatives across major technology, AI, data, distribution and strategic partnerships, including development of business cases, commercial analyses and recommendations for new opportunities.
• Maintain a consolidated view of the partnership portfolio, including commercial performance, strategic priorities, contractual milestones, key risks and leadership decisions required.
• Establish consistent reporting across partnerships covering revenue, pipeline, adoption, renewals and strategic progress, identifying issues requiring leadership attention and driving actions to resolution.
• Own the operating cadence for the Enterprise Partnerships function, including leadership reviews, portfolio reviews, planning cycles and follow-through on key decisions, actions and commitments.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, presentations and decision materials for senior leadership and executive meetings, including preparation for strategic partner engagements and executive-level discussions.
• Synthesise complex commercial and strategic topics into clear recommendations and actionable insights, helping coordinate cross‑divisional initiatives where partnerships span multiple businesses or product groups.
• Improve processes, tools and ways of working across the Partnerships organisation, creating greater visibility, consistency and connectivity across partnership activity.
• Act as a force multiplier for the Head of Enterprise Partnerships and wider leadership team by coordinating priorities, key deliverables and cross‑functional execution.
• Track market developments and emerging partnership models, particularly across AI, data and technology, and assess implications and opportunities for S&P Global.

Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge

• Strong experience in strategy, partnerships, business management, corporate development, commercial operations or management consulting.
• Excellent commercial judgement and ability to understand complex business models and partnership structures.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into clear insights, business cases and recommendations.
• Exceptional project and programme management capability, with experience managing multiple complex workstreams and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, particularly for senior and executive audiences.
• Ability to work effectively across Commercial, Product, Technology, Strategy, Finance and Legal teams and influence without direct authority.
• Comfort operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve quickly, combining strong attention to detail with a clear strategic perspective.
• Experience in financial information, technology, data, SaaS or AI would be advantageous.
• Commercially minded, proactive, collaborative and intellectually curious, with a strong focus on outcomes and execution.

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

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you–and your career–need to thrive at S&P Global.

• 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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged 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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