Director of Agile Practices

S&P Global • Princeton, NY

7d • $146,000 - $213,000

About The Position

About the Role: The Team: Our Agile Practices team is at the forefront of organizational transformation, partnering with technology and business functions across the enterprise to drive agility and innovation. We foster a culture of continuous improvement and servant leadership, working directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional business value through proven Agile methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Agile methodologies, including 5+ years in leadership roles, with a proven track record of leading Agile transformations.
• Strong understanding and application of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.) in corporate environments, along with expertise in software and quality engineering principles.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and the ability to listen and communicate clearly.
• Empathetic teacher and coach, able to remain objective and constructive, fostering teamwork and driving necessary improvement actions.
• Broad technology experience with management and executive skills; patient, persistent, optimistic, self-motivated, and results driven.
• A lifelong learner with curiosity about Agile practices, knowledgeable in systems thinking, design thinking, and organizational behavior .
• Proficient in Agile tools and applications, with familiarity in Agile scaling frameworks ( SAFe , LeSS , Nexus, Scrum at Scale, DaD ).
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and lateral thinking skills, with the ability to facilitate constructive debate and resolve conflicts.
• Comfortable in ambiguous environments, capable of leading with minimal direction and setting strategic goals based on experience.
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of Agile experience and a combination of professional certifications.
• Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with an indefinite right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive Agile strategy and transformation roadmaps that align with organizational goals, driving business transformation initiatives across multiple teams and divisions
• Coach and mentor teams and leaders on Agile mindset, principles, and servant leadership, providing hands-on support in adopting and maturing practices, including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe , and Lean methodologies
• Engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment between organizational mission, vision, and technology portfolio initiatives, serving as Scrum Master for Portfolio Leadership Team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business Owners, Product Management, Analytics, and Lean Portfolio Management, to ensure Agile practices support effective decision-making and value delivery
• Establish and monitor metrics, OKRs, and KPIs to measure Agile effectiveness, analyze team performance, and provide actionable insights for enhanced productivity and collaboration
• Build and nurture enterprise-wide Agile communities, facilitating workshops, training sessions, and communities of practice to cultivate lean and Agile thinking across the organization

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees