Vice President, Program Lead - Agentic Software & Product Development Life Cycle (ATOM
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Management
Change Management, Project & Program Management
Location: New York
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
15
The Team:The Enterprise Transformation team drives innovation across S&PGlobal, leadingstrategicprogramsthat reshape how the companyoperatesanddelivers products and services. We value collaboration, results-driven execution, and cutting-edge innovation as we transform the future of work through AI-native capabilities. This team partners directly withstakeholdersacross all division sand functions to deliver measurableimpactatenterprise scale.
Responsibilities and Impact:Lead enterprise-wide scaling of AI-nativePDLCandSDLCtransformation across S&PGlobal, directlyimpactinghow the organization builds and delivers products
Own end-to-endprogramstrategyand execution roadmapfrom baseline assessment through implementation, influencing senior stakeholders across multiple division sand the central technology and data function driving measurable business outcomes
Manage program governance and reporting includingprovidingupdates tothe
Steering
Committeeandexecutive sponsor forums,and conductingworkstream checkpointsandreadiness reviewsPrepare executive-ready updates that frame solution options and go-forward decisions clearly and enable sponsors to unblock issues quickly
Collaboratewithcross-functional enterprisestakeholdersandleaders onthe future-state operating model for agentic product and software delivery, clarifying how humans, AI agents, platforms, governance checkpoints, and cross-functional teams interact across the lifecycle
Build and run the enterprise coaching and enablement engine for agentic PDLC and SDLC adoption, including coach identification, onboarding, role expectations, ratios, coverage, practitioner communities, and contractor supply where needed
Partner with key divisional leads toplan and implementtrainingfortooling readiness,managingdeliveryconstraints,optimizing division capacity, andmanagingcoach-resourcesavailabilityfor maximized impact
Ensure adoption is embedded through applied coaching, product and engineering team-level support, peer learning, and transition mechanisms that move teams from tool training to sustained agentic practice
Drive value realization through measurable improvements in capacity, cycle-time, product throughput, andtimelyreporting on operational efficiency in partnership with Finance and divisional leadership
Identify risks, blockers, resource gaps, and execution slippage proactively,involving the relevant stakeholders to manage risks by having clear options for go-forward decisions
Partner withcross-functional teams including change management, communications, people,finance, and product and technology leadership todefine and implementa clear roadmaptoorient andequip people leaders and teamson thenew ways of working
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $220,000 to $350,000. 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 not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please .
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What We're Looking For:Basic
Required Qualifications:
15+ years of experience in technology transformation, program leadership, or engineering operations withdemonstratedownership of large-scale, multi-division change initiatives
Proven track record delivering product development and engineering transformations at enterprise scale, with executive-level visibility and stakeholder management
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with C-level executives, CTOs, and senior business leaders across multiple functions
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to blend innovative thinking with practical understanding of execution realities
Deep understanding ofmodern software delivery life cycles, including agile methodologies,Dev Sec Ops practices , and AI-assisted engineering workflows
Experienceoperatingin regulated environments with deep understanding of control, risk, compliance, and audit requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on background in engineering, product management, or technical delivery before transitioning to enterprise transformation leadership
Experience designing and implementing enterprise coaching models, capability academies, or scaled adoption programs for technology transformations
Familiarity with AI-enabled development tools and platforms such as Git Hub Copilot, automated testing frameworks, or multi-agent workflow systems
Consulting or transformation office experience with structured…
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