About the role

Director of Agile Practices leading Agile transformation initiatives with a focus on organizational goals and efficiency. Collaborating with senior leadership to implement Agile methodologies effectively across S&P Global.

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.

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.

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.