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New York, New York, United States
Hybrid
Grade Level (for internal use):
12S&P Global Corporate
The role: Sr AI Architect developer.
Location: NYC: 55 water street (2 days per week onsite)
Data Platform, Agentic AI & Developer Productivity
Role Overview
This role turns AI into a compounding capability for our data and engineering organization. The Strategic Lead owns the strategy, outcomes, and operating model for our data platform (Databricks and Microsoft Fabric), agentic AI products, and developer productivity, and is accountable for the measurable business value they deliver.
This is not a backlog-administration role. The Strategic Lead decides where AI and agents should be applied, defines how humans and agents work together safely, and uses AI daily to run discovery, specification, analysis, and reporting at a fraction of traditional overhead.
How this role differs from a traditional Product Owner / Product Managerension
Traditional PO / PM
AI-Native Strategic Lead
Unit of value
Backlog items and sprint velocity
Business and engineering outcomes, measured and attributed
Primary artifact
User stories, BRDs, process flows
Working prototypes, evals, guardrail specs, outcome metrics
Relationship with AI
Manages products that contain AI
Builds with AI daily and designs how humans and agents work together
Delivery model
Ceremony-driven Scrum cadence
Continuous flow, small bets, rapid experiments, automated reporting
Quality lens
UAT against acceptance criteria
Continuous evaluation of agent quality, safety, cost, and latency
Risk lens
Dependencies and schedule
Responsible AI, data governance, auditability, and cost control
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Outcome Ownership
Agentic Product and Platform Leadership
AI-Ready Data Foundation
AI-Accelerated Delivery and Developer Productivity
Responsible AI, Governance and Change
Required Skills and Qualifications
Preferred / Nice-to-Have:
Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000 USD – $200,000 USD. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role.
In addition to base compensation, 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.
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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Equal Opportunity Employer
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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