About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
12
The Team:
The Agile Practice Enablement group operates as a strategic enabler within Digital Technology Services (DTS) under S&P Global's Chief Technology & Transformation Office. Our team champions a product-oriented delivery model by empowering cross-functional teams to deliver high-value DTS products and solutions that directly address customer needs while advancing organizational strategic objectives. We foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
Responsibilities and Impact:
As a Release Train Engineer (RTE), you will serve as the servant-leader for a DTS Agile Release Train (ART), orchestrating seamless delivery of value while maintaining operational excellence. In addition to your RTE responsibilities, you will provide people leadership and professional development guidance to the Scrum Masters within your train. Working in close collaboration with Transformation Coaches and the Portfolio Delivery Office, you will drive strategic alignment and ensure your ART consistently delivers meaningful business outcomes. Your key responsibilities include:
Lead and facilitate Planning Interval (PI) Planning and ART events
to ensure seamless value delivery across multiple agile teams while optimizing flow and removing impediments
Drive operational excellence
by tracking PI execution progress, coordinating cross-ART dependencies, and facilitating synchronization events that keep teams aligned with business objectives
Serve as servant-leader and agile coach
for the Agile Release Train, fostering Lean-Agile mindsets, continuous improvement culture, and collaborative practices across distributed teams
Optimize ART flow
by analyzing flow metrics, accelerating delivery pipelines, and eliminating cross-team dependencies
Provide people leadership
for Scrum Masters on the train, supporting their professional development and ensuring consistent agile practices across teams
Bridge agile and traditional program management
approaches to create a hybrid environment that delivers business value while maintaining Agile principles and flexibility
What We’re Looking For:
Basic Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of Technology Infrastructure or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
with understanding of engineering processes and methodologies to leverage techniques that provide value to teams and enterprise operations
Proven expertise in SAFe framework implementation
including Planning Interval (PI) planning facilitation, ART operations, and Lean-Agile practices across multiple teams and stakeholders
Strong servant leadership and coaching experience
with demonstrated ability to guide Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams through Agile transformations and continuous improvement initiatives
Excellent facilitation and communication skills
with experience leading large-group ceremonies, managing stakeholder relationships, and presenting to executive leadership in complex organizational environments
Experience with Agile Project Management tools
such as Azure DevOps or Jira, along with proficiency in flow metrics, reporting dashboards, and value stream optimization techniques
SAFe certifications preferred
including SAFe RTE, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent Agile coaching credentials that demonstrate deep understanding of Scaled Agile principles
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
with 5+ years of experience in Technology Program Management, Software Delivery, or organizational transformation roles
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
with experience using data-driven approaches to identify bottlenecks, optimize flow metrics, and implement systematic improvements across multiple Agile Release Trains.
Advanced SAFe certifications
such as SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) or SAFe DevOps certification, demonstrating expertise in scaling agile practices and continuous delivery pipeline optimization
Background in Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
with experience in OKR frameworks and strategic alignment practices that connect team-level delivery to enterprise business outcomes
What’s In It For
You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
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.
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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:
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
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