Sr. Director – Data Digitization and Automation – Analytical Portfolio

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

14

The Role: Sr. Director – Data Digitization and Automation – Analytical Portfolio

Location: New York, NY

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Engineering to lead a high-performing team focused on data digitization and automation within the analytical engineering portfolio. This is a senior leadership role, and the ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset combined with hands-on expertise in modern technologies to drive the transformation of how analytical data is digitized, processed, and leveraged through automation. The role requires strong leadership, technical acumen, and the ability to navigate both tactical and strategic initiatives within a rapidly evolving tech landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a key technical initiative within our organization, directly impacting both internal operations and client-facing products. You will work with global staff of software engineers across “value streams” and partner with your Product Management and Quality peers to support a large, global group of agile scrum teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy:
  • Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of developers, engineers, data scientists, and analysts focused on data digitization and automation efforts.
  • Define and communicate the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the team’s initiatives, aligning with broader organizational goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and technical execution.

• Data Digitization:
  • Oversee the transformation of manual or legacy data sources into structured, digitized formats for improved access, efficiency, and analytics.
  • Implement and scale systems for analytical data capture, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and scalable digitization processes.
  • Ensure adherence to data governance standards, security protocols, and compliance requirements while digitizing sensitive data.

• Automation:
  • Drive the automation of workflows, reporting, and business processes to eliminate manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.
  • Lead the design and implementation of robotic process automation (RPA) or other automation technologies to streamline repetitive tasks and improve productivity.
  • Champion the integration of automation tools with existing systems and infrastructure for seamless operations.

• Technology & Innovation:
  • Stay up to date on the latest trends and innovations in data technology, machine learning, AI, and process automation.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate tools and platforms that support data digitization and automation needs, optimizing cost, scalability, and functionality.
  • Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by exploring new methodologies and tools to improve team capabilities and outcomes.

• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Act as the key liaison between the technical team and senior leadership, ensuring clear communication of progress, challenges, and results.
  • Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the success and impact of digitization and automation initiatives.
  • Provide mentoring, guidance, and career development support for team members to help them achieve their full potential.
  • Manage and resolve dependencies across teams, ensuring smooth and efficient project execution.

• Problem Solving & Optimization:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the effective and timely resolution of challenges that arise during implementation.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for optimization and process improvements, driving continuous iteration and refinement of systems and workflows.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Experience:
  • 15+ years of experience in a technology leadership role with a strong focus on data digitization, automation, and process transformation.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage teams across multiple disciplines.
  • Proven experience leading teams in delivering data-centric and automation projects, from concept to execution.
  • In-depth knowledge of data engineering, cloud platforms, and automation tools.
  • Experience with AI, machine learning, and RPA technologies is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, security practices, and compliance regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).

• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, SQL, etc.), automation frameworks (e.g., UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere), and data management platforms.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of APIs, system integrations, and microservices architectures.
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.

• Leadership & Soft Skills:
  • Strong leadership abilities with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short-term objectives with long-term vision.
  • Ability to handle complex challenges and work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

About S&P Global Ratings
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.

S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI).  S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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.

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

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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.  

 

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