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S&P Global Lead Project Manager / Release Train Engineer in Noida, India
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
11
S&P Global – Corporate
About the Role : Lead Project Manager / Release Train Engineer
The Team : Digital Technology Services (DTS), under Digital Solutions within the Corporate function, enables a culture & mindset of Client-First & Architecture-First with a focus on delivering value through disciplined program and product delivery. DTS provides enterprise shared services that enable people, functions, and divisions by delivering secure, reliable, and seamless solutions to customers and our people. Within DTS, the Business Management team is committed to achieving optimal business performance, seamless vendor relationships, maintaining sound financial stewardship, and executing programs effectively to deliver value to our customers.
Responsibilities : In this position, you will be a member of the Business Management Technology Program Delivery team. You will play a crucial role in delivering projects, programs, and products within traditional project management Waterfall methodologies, Agile practices, and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). As a result, we are looking for an individual that can function as a Project Manager with experience as a SAFe Scrum Master and SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE). Your expertise and insights will be instrumental in driving the growth and success of our Cloud & Infrastructure initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and vendors, to deliver value to our customers. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
As a Project/Program Manager:
Lead and oversee all phases of a project’s lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and closure) using Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
Utilize tools, including but not limited to Serena and Azure DevOps (ADO), to govern activities and scope.
Set up Kick-Off and Discovery sessions with stakeholders, both within Corporate and Divisions, to gather requirements.
Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and follow up to ensure transparency and accountability.
Create and manage project plans (including scope, timelines, resources and budget) and track progress and performance against defined goals.
Manage cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and communication.
Communicate project updates, progress, and plans to stakeholders regularly.
Provide regular updates to senior and potentially executive leadership including escalations when necessary.
Ensure the project’s deliverables meet stakeholder expectations and are aligned with S&P Global policies and standards.
As a Release Train Engineer:
Facilitate PI Planning and ART events and processes, supporting teams and optimizing ART Flow of value.
Support PI execution by tracking progress, facilitating periodic synchronization events, support ART backlog refinement, promote DevOps and continuous delivery, and coordinate planning efforts with other ARTs and/or stakeholders.
Act as Servant leader and coach the ART, fostering Lean-Agile mindsets and practices, collaboration, continuous flow, and relentless improvement.
Optimize Flow by ensuring smooth flow of value, establishing ART flow measures, accelerating flow, facilitating value stream mapping, and reducing/eliminating cross-team dependencies.
What We're Looking For :
Basic Required Qualifications :
We seek candidates with diverse backgrounds and ideas with a desire to learn and thrive. To be an ideal fit for the role, you should have:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field of study in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or IT.
Certified SAFe RTE, SAFe Scrum Master, CSM, A-CSM, or equivalents preferred.
5+ years of combined experience as a Project/Program Manager and Release Train Engineer, preferably in the technology industry.
Deep understanding of product management concepts, methodologies, and best practices, such as Agile, Scrum, Lean, and SAFe.
Proven track record of successfully delivering products or projects, driving adoption, and aligning with business objectives.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
Knowledge of relevant industry trends, customer needs, and market dynamics related to the specific product domain.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
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.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)
Job ID: 309776
Posted On: 2024-12-22
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India