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New York, New York, United States
Onsite
Grade Level (for internal use):
14
The Team:
The Enterprise Solutions Technology organization is seeking a seasoned Senior Director, Business Management to serve as a strategic partner to senior technology leadership. This highly experienced leader will shape the financial, operational, and execution agenda for a complex, global technology organization, bringing a strong background in business management, financial planning, technology operations, software delivery models, and large-scale transformation.
Responsibilities and Impact:
• Lead the business management function for Enterprise Solutions Technology, establishing the operating cadence, governance model, financial discipline, and performance management practices required to support a scaled global technology organization.
• Partner with senior technology leaders to define and execute strategic priorities, ensuring that business plans, resource allocation, investment decisions, and delivery commitments are aligned with the Enterprise Solutions Technology roadmap.
• Own and manage complex financial processes, including expense budgets, investment planning, cost management, forecasting, variance analysis, and participation in overall P&L management for the technology organization.
• Develop executive-level reporting, analytics, and insights that connect technology performance, financial outcomes, delivery progress, workforce planning, and operational efficiency.
• Lead multi-year planning and rolling forecast processes, translating business and technology priorities into actionable financial models, resource plans, and investment recommendations.
• Drive operational scalability by designing and implementing consistent processes across planning, budgeting, reporting, vendor management, workforce management, delivery tracking, and performance measurement.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Finance, Sales, Operations, and Market Intelligence stakeholders to ensure technology investments support customer needs, commercial priorities, platform resilience, and long-term growth.
• Provide strategic analysis of technology spend, productivity, cost drivers, investment returns, and organizational capacity to support informed decision-making by senior leadership.
• Lead or support high-priority transformation initiatives across Enterprise Solutions Technology, including operating model evolution, platform modernization support, process automation, cost optimization, and improved governance of strategic programs.
• Facilitate analysis related to pricing, competitive positioning, partner ecosystems, and customer-facing technology operations where these intersect with Enterprise Solutions Technology priorities.
• Establish strong internal partnerships across Enterprise Solutions, Markets, Finance, Product, Technology, and S&P Global corporate functions to improve alignment, transparency, and execution.
• Build a culture of accountability, inclusion, trust, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making across the business management function and broader technology organization.
• All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
Compensation/Benefits Information:
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is approximately $235,000. 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 eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 10+ years of experience in business management, technology business operations, financial planning and analysis, strategic planning, consulting, data analytics, or a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Management, Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience supporting or leading business management within a technology, financial services, software, data, analytics, or enterprise platform environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets, expense plans, forecasts, investment cases, and financial models, preferably within a large-scale technology organization.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, product delivery models, technology investment planning, release management, and the operational dynamics of enterprise technology platforms.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret large, complex datasets and produce actionable insights for senior management.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint, as well as data visualization and business intelligence platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Proven ability to lead strategic planning, business case development, executive reporting, operating reviews, and cross-functional governance processes.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial, operational, and technical topics into clear recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, build trusted relationships, and lead through ambiguity in a fast-paced global environment.
• Strong leadership capability, including the ability to develop talent, create inclusive team environments, and drive productivity across cross-functional teams.
• We require all external candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
• MBA or master’s degree in Business, Finance, Management, Technology, or a related field.
• Experience leading business management, technology operations, FP&A, strategy, or transformation functions at a senior level.
• Prior experience with financial technology, capital markets, enterprise data platforms, software businesses, or financial services technology organizations.
• Experience managing or contributing to complex P&L processes for a global technology or software organization.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery models, cloud-based platforms, technology modernization, vendor management, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives, including process redesign, operating model changes, automation, cost optimization, or technology roadmap enablement.
• Ability to assess technology investment trade-offs and support decisions related to platform scalability, operational resilience, cost efficiency, and customer impact.
• Emotional Intelligence: Possesses the ability to assess and respond appropriately to a variety of emotionally challenging and difficult situations, conscious of their own biases and the biases of others, whilst fostering inclusivity.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work beyond team boundaries to unlock issues and agree on solutions.
• Time Management: Proven capability to effectively manage multiple key projects, conflicting priorities, and unexpected changes through appropriate delegation.
• Adaptability: Ability to make difficult decisions and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Creativity: Brings new thinking and curiosity to create innovative solutions with a long-term perspective in mind.
• Communication: Highly skilled in articulating complex ideas across functions and levels internally and externally, with the ability to negotiate effectively and agree on solutions.
• Leadership: Able to think strategically and identify opportunities for growth and innovation, influencing multiple teams to contribute; coaches, develops, and empowers others to maximize their performance.
Right to Work Requirements:
This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
Return to Work
Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return-to-Work initiative (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.
About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.
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 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.
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 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.
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S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
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