Product Manager

S&P Global, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in London is seeking a Product Manager to define and lead the strategic direction of key product areas. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in product management with strong skills in agile methodologies and cross-functional team management. Opportunities for growth, collaboration, and working on innovative projects are provided in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to learning resources

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in product management or business analysis.
• 3+ years experience leading agile programs or multi-team product delivery.
• Proven success managing complex backlogs and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy.
• Manage and develop a team of Product Owners.
• Lead the roadmap for the Agile Release Train.

Skills

Strong facilitation skills

Communication skills

Data-driven decision-making

Agile principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Technology

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Aha!

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

The Role

As a Product Manager, you will define and lead the strategic direction, roadmap, and evolution of a key product area within S&P Global Ratings. You'll operate at the Agile Release Train (ART) level, managing cross-functional delivery with a design flow orientation that aligns with enterprise strategy and delivers measurable value to our global users.

The Team

The Ratings division is dedicated to delivering high-quality insights and solutions that drive informed decision-making in the financial services industry. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence, valuing diverse perspectives and continuous improvement. We foster a dynamic environment where creativity meets operational efficiency, ensuring that our products meet the evolving needs of our clients.

The Impact

This role is crucial in shaping the product landscape that directly influences our clients' success and the overall market. By driving the platform strategy and ensuring alignment across teams, you will enhance the user experience and deliver significant value to our clients, ultimately supporting S&P Global Ratings' mission to provide trusted insights.

What You Stand to Gain

• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to key decision-makers and market leaders within the financial services sector.
• The chance to work on innovative projects that have a global impact.
• A collaborative culture that encourages sharing ideas and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, evolve, and communicate the product vision and strategy aligned with end-to-end workflows, future-state architecture, and business objectives.
• Manage and develop a team of talented Product Owners, supporting both their ability to execute and grow.
• Lead the roadmap for the ART, partnering with Value Stream leaders and stakeholders across regions to ensure scalable, unified outcomes.
• Guide platform evolution with a holistic understanding of user journeys, process efficiencies, data flows, and customer experience.
• Own and manage the program backlog: define Features, prioritize using WSJF, and ensure MVPs are scoped and aligned to Definition of Ready (DoR).
• Validate feature development against acceptance criteria and non-functional requirements; approve for release and support post-launch feedback loops.
• Participate in System Demos, continuously gather user input, and feed insights into future releases and roadmap updates.
• Drive ART readiness for PI Planning by coordinating across Product Owners, Architects, and Business Owners to align scope and objectives.
• Ensure visibility through tools and forums such as program dashboards, PI tracking, and demos to communicate status, risks, and value delivered.
• Lead trade-off decisions that balance customer needs, architectural integrity, and business value.
• Ensure alignment across teams on product goals and roadmap; promote understanding of the full user journey and platform context.
• Coordinate cross-team and cross-stream dependencies; escalate blockers and misalignments as needed.
• Partner with Product Enablement to support go-to-market and adoption strategies through training, communication, and change management.

What We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Technology, or related discipline.
• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 7+ years of relevant professional experience in product management, program management, or business analysis.
• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 3+ years experience leading large-scale agile programs, platform strategy, or multi-team product delivery (SAFe experience a plus).
• Proven success managing complex backlogs and roadmaps across cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of agile principles, MVP scoping, backlog grooming, and Definition of Ready/Done.
• Experience prioritizing technical and business features using data-driven decision-making (e.g., WSJF).
• Strong facilitation, communication, and storytelling skills to influence stakeholders and articulate product strategy.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive alignment, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in the financial services or credit ratings industry.
• Familiarity with end-to-end processes across analytics, risk, operations, and methodology within Ratings or similar domains.
• Exposure to technology platforms, architecture principles, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with value stream mapping, process improvement, and user journey design.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on KPIs, NPS, adoption rates, and time-to-value.
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Aha!, and agile reporting dashboards.

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 world's 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 world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

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: Perks for partners and children, with benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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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.

Note: This description reflects the role at a high level and does not imply a job offer or guarantee of employment.