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S&P Global · 15 hours ago

Director of Agile Practices

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$146K/yr - $213K/yr

10+ years exp

S&P Global is a leading provider of credit ratings and analytics, dedicated to driving organizational transformation through Agile methodologies. The Director of Agile Practices will develop and implement Agile strategies, coach teams, and ensure alignment with organizational goals to enhance productivity and collaboration across the enterprise.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

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, Kanban, SAFe, 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 and monitor metrics, OKRs, and KPIs to measure Agile effectiveness, analyze team performance, and provide actionable insights for enhanced productivity and collaboration

Build and nurture enterprise-wide Agile communities, facilitating workshops, training sessions, and communities of practice to cultivate lean and Agile thinking across the organization

Qualification

Agile methodologiesScrumSAFeLean methodologiesAgile toolsCoachingCommunication skillsCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's preferred

10+ years of experience in Agile methodologies, including 5+ years in leadership roles, with a proven track record of leading Agile transformations

Strong understanding and application of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.) in corporate environments, along with expertise in software and quality engineering principles

Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, demonstrating strong 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 organizational behavior

Proficient in Agile tools and applications, with familiarity in Agile scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus, Scrum at Scale, DaD)

Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and lateral thinking skills, with the ability to facilitate constructive 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

Benefits

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.