Director, People Transformation & Portfolio Leadership

S&P Global • Centreville, VA

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About The Position

Join the People organization at Mobility Global as the company advances through its spin-off journey toward IPO . The People function is focused on building scalable, compliant, and insight-driven capabilities that support a standalone, publicly traded future. This role sits at the center of the People ecosystem—working closely with Strategic Business Partners, Shared Services, Talent & Culture, and Total Rewards to connect strategy to execution. The team values enterprise thinking, strong partnership, analytical rigor, and a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset to build solutions that scale.
Reporting to the Head of HR Strategy & Shared Services , the Director, People Transformation & Portfolio Leadership plays a critical role in advancing the People agenda at Mobility Global. This is a build role , responsible for establishing the People transformation and portfolio capability from the ground up. The role provides the structure, operating mechanisms, and execution discipline required to deliver People priorities at scale—balancing strategic alignment with hands-on delivery in a fast-evolving, IPO-bound environment. The role requires strong stakeholder management, sound judgment, and the ability to operate autonomously—making informed decisions while keeping leadership aligned and informed. S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Strategy, Analytics, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of experience leading transformation, portfolio leadership, or enterprise initiatives.
• Proven experience building functions, operating models, or capabilities from the ground up.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across senior leaders and diverse People teams.
• Demonstrated comfort operating autonomously and making decisions in ambiguity.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen , with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint .
• Experience operating in complex, matrixed, or IPO-adjacent environments.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate seamlessly as both strategist and executor.
• Strong executive judgment and decisiveness.
• High ownership mindset with disciplined follow-through.
• Comfort building clarity, structure, and momentum where it does not yet exist.

Responsibilities

• Build & Own the People Transformation Capability
• People Transformation & Portfolio Ownership
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
• Governance, Operating Mechanisms & Decision Enablement
• Day-1 Transition to Day-2 Maturity
• Financial Oversight & Investment Discipline
• Data-Driven Insights & Executive Reporting
• Executive & Board Enablement (Support & Coordination)
• Team Leadership & Capability Development

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: Manager