Vice President, Program Lead - Agentic Software & Product Development Life Cycle (ATOM)

1101 S&P Global Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 220,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global is seeking a leader to drive enterprise-wide AI-native PDLC and SDLC transformation. You will own the program strategy, engage senior leaders across divisions, and shape the future-state operating model for coordinated product and software delivery.

This role requires deep experience in technology transformation, regulated environments, and effective governance. You will guide cross-functional teams and report progress to the executive sponsor forums.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in technology transformation or program leadership.
• Proven enterprise-scale product development and engineering transformations.
• Ability to influence C-level executives and senior leaders across functions.
• Strong problem-solving and execution skills.
• Experience with agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and AI-assisted workflows.
• Experience operating in regulated environments with risk, compliance and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide scaling of AI-native PDLC and SDLC transformation.
• Own end-to-end program strategy and execution roadmap with executive impact.
• Manage program governance and reporting to Steering Committee and sponsors.
• Prepare executive-ready updates that frame options and decisions.
• Collaborate on future-state operating model for AI-driven delivery across teams.
• Build enterprise coaching and enablement for adoption of new ways of working.
• Drive value through improved capacity, cycle-time, and product throughput.

Skills

Program leadership

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps practices

AI-assisted engineering workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Automated testing frameworks

Multi-agent workflow systems

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

15

The Team:

The Enterprise Transformation team drives innovation across S&PGlobal, leadingstrategicprogramsthat reshape how the companyoperatesanddelivers products and services. We value collaboration, results-driven execution, andcutting-edgeinnovation as we transform the future of work through AI-native capabilities. This team partners directly withstakeholdersacross all divisionsand functionsto deliver measurableimpactatenterprise scale.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Lead enterprise-wide scaling of AI-nativePDLCandSDLCtransformation across S&PGlobal, directlyimpactinghow the organization builds and delivers products

• Own end-to-endprogramstrategyand execution roadmapfrom baseline assessment through implementation, influencing senior stakeholders across multiple divisionsand the central technology and data functiondriving measurable business outcomes

• Manageprogram governanceand reporting includingprovidingupdates totheSteeringCommitteeandexecutive sponsor forums,and conductingworkstream checkpointsandreadiness reviews

• Prepare executive-ready updates that framesolution options and go-forwarddecisions clearly and enable sponsors to unblock issues quickly

• Collaboratewithcross-functional enterprisestakeholdersandleadersonthe future-state operating model for agentic product and software delivery, clarifying how humans, AI agents, platforms, governance checkpoints, and cross-functional teams interact across the lifecycle

• Build and run the enterprise coaching and enablement engine for agentic PDLC and SDLC adoption, including coach identification, onboarding, role expectations, ratios, coverage, practitioner communities, and contractor supply where needed

• Partnerwith key divisional leads toplan and implementtrainingfortooling readiness,managingdeliveryconstraints,optimizingdivision capacity, andmanagingcoach-resourcesavailabilityfor maximized impact

• Ensure adoption is embedded through applied coaching, product and engineering team-level support, peer learning, and transition mechanisms that move teams from tool training to sustained agentic practice

• Drive value realization through measurable improvements in capacity, cycle-time, product throughput andtimelyreporting onoperational efficiency in partnership with Finance and divisional leadership

• Identifyrisks, blockers, resource gaps, and execution slippageproactively,involving the relevant stakeholders to manage risks by havingclear optionsfor go-forward decisions

• Partner withcross-functional teams includingchange management, communications, people,finance, and product and technology leadership todefine and implementa clear roadmaptoorient andequip people leaders and teamson thenew ways of working

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $220,000 to $350,000. 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.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

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.

Include for roles that are bonus plan eligible, including sales commission plans.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in technology transformation, program leadership, or engineering operations withdemonstratedownership of large-scale, multi-division change initiatives

• Proventrack recorddelivering product development and engineering transformations at enterprise scale, with executive-level visibility and stakeholder management

• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with C-level executives, CTOs, and senior business leaders across multiple functions

• Strongproblem-solvingskills and the ability to blend innovative thinking with practical understanding of execution realities

• Deep understanding ofmodern software delivery lifecycles, including agile methodologies,DevSecOpspractices, and AI-assisted engineering workflows

• Experienceoperatingin regulated environments with deep understanding of control, risk, compliance, and audit requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree is a plus

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on background in engineering, product management, or technical delivery before transitioning to enterprise transformation leadership

• Experience designing and implementing enterprise coaching models, capability academies, or scaled adoption programs for technology transformations

• Familiarity with AI-enabled development tools and platforms such as GitHub Copilot, automated testing frameworks, or multi-agent workflow systems

• Consulting or transformation office experience with structured problem-solving methodologies and enterprise PMO disciplines

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 cantake 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.

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: 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 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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