Senior Automation Manager

S&P Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global is seeking a data-enabled professional in New York to lead process improvements across index governance. You will prototype solutions with Databricks and Python, design automated workflows, own Power Automate flows, and manage data ingestion pipelines for robust infrastructure.

Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, driving high-visibility projects, and delivering efficient, accurate index operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on Python programming and data analysis in a business environment, with production-ready code.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms for processing and pipeline management (Databricks/Snowflake/Azure Data Factory).
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQL Server).
• Experience with automation/workflow tools like Power Automate/Power Apps or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives across end-to-end index governance lifecycle, improving operational efficiency and data quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype solutions using Databricks, Python, and cloud data platforms.
• Design and implement automated workflows and applications to streamline index operations and reduce manual effort.
• Own and enhance Power Automate flows and build new automation to support business continuity and excellence.
• Manage and optimize data ingestion pipelines and methodology databases for robust data infrastructure.
• Drive strategic projects with leadership exposure to senior stakeholders across the organization.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure Data Factory

Power Automate

Power Apps

SQL

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQL Server

Git

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

• Lead process improvement initiatives across the end-to-end index governance lifecycle, directly impacting operational efficiency and data quality for critical financial indices
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify gaps and prototype innovative solutions using advanced data platforms such as Databricks and Python
• Design and implement automated workflows and applications that streamline index operations, reducing manual effort and enhancing accuracy
• Take ownership of existing Power Automate flows while building new automation solutions that support business continuity and operational excellence
• Manage and optimize data ingestion pipelines and methodology databases, ensuring robust data infrastructure that supports strategic decision-making
• Drive strategic projects as assigned by leadership, providing exposure to high-visibility initiatives and senior stakeholders across the organization

About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

Responsibilities And Impact

• Lead process improvement initiatives across the end-to-end index governance lifecycle, directly impacting operational efficiency and data quality for critical financial indices
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify gaps and prototype innovative solutions using advanced data platforms such as Databricks and Python
• Design and implement automated workflows and applications that streamline index operations, reducing manual effort and enhancing accuracy
• Take ownership of existing Power Automate flows while building new automation solutions that support business continuity and operational excellence
• Manage and optimize data ingestion pipelines and methodology databases, ensuring robust data infrastructure that supports strategic decision-making
• Drive strategic projects as assigned by leadership, providing exposure to high-visibility initiatives and senior stakeholders across the organization

What We're Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Python programming and data analysis in a business environment, including code you have taken to production
• Direct experience with cloud-based data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, or Azure Data Factory for data processing and pipeline management
• Proficiency in database technologies including SQL and relational database management systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
• Experience with automation and workflow tools such as Power Automate, Power Apps or similar business process automation platforms
• Ability to take a vague business problem and return working code — you scope it, build it, and ship it without needing a requirements document handed to you

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Direct hands-on Databricks experience, including application prototyping, data ingestion pipeline management, and database management
• Experience in financial services, particularly with index management, data governance, or regulatory compliance processes
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, GitHub, or Azure DevOps for collaborative development and code management
• Knowledge of business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms for data reporting and analytics
• Demonstrated experience leading process reengineering initiatives or automation projects that resulted in measurable efficiency improvements

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices

At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We're the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.

S&P Dow Jones Indices 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. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji.

What's In It For You?

Our Mission

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Our People

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