Associate Director, Lead Program Manager

S&P Global

Lead Program Manager driving enterprise-wide initiatives supporting strategic direction at S&P Global. Collaborate globally to enhance capabilities and deliver measurable change within the organization.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timePrinceton • Colorado, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leverage your high-quality execution abilities, attention to detail, and strong program management and communication skills to build effective partnerships across the enterprise.
Be responsible for the successful execution of multi-team, enterprise-wide initiatives that support the company’s strategic direction.
Develop and oversee comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with governance structures.
Manage day-to-day activities of assigned projects, including requirements gathering, success metrics monitoring, risk/issue management, dependencies, workflows, communications, and presentation material preparation.
Navigate complex stakeholder relationships, resolve conflicts, and manage the political aspects of stakeholder management.
Innovate business strategies, techniques, and tools to identify and overcome barriers to success.
Collaborate with colleagues across a global organization, providing strategic guidance and leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in a technical environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams using standard tools (charter, project plan, RAID, RACI, process flow diagrams, communication plan, Standard Operating Procedures, change management plan, requirements assessment, control plan, meeting agendas and notes, etc.).
Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to set priorities independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to influence and negotiate across teams and leadership levels.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and requirements.
Experience in a global, matrixed organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementrequirements gatheringrisk managementissue managementsuccess metrics monitoringchange managementprocess flow diagramscontrol planrequirements assessment

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunication skillsleadershiporganizational skillsnegotiationinfluenceprioritizationadaptabilityconflict resolutionstakeholder management