Associate Director: Engagement Lead

S&P Global, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm seeks an experienced engagement manager in the Greater London area. This role involves leading program management initiatives and managing vendor relationships while coordinating with senior leadership. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and 7-10 years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI is required. Join to help drive strategic evolution and make an impact on the future of technology services.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to learning resources

Financial wellness programs

Family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in program management or business operations.
• Proven experience in vendor management and procurement processes, including contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic program management initiatives across Corporate Platforms.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement processes.
• Plan high-visibility internal events and training sessions.

Skills

Vendor management

Financial analysis

Project management

Stakeholder relationship management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

The Team: Digital Solutions (DS)

Digital Solutions (DS) is an enterprise-shared technology service that enables people, functions, and divisions. We drive S&P Global to Power the Markets of the Future by working as trusted partners delivering secure, scalable, resilient, and innovative services and solutions that enable seamless experiences for our people and customers.

You will provide high-level engagement management and coordination across the Corporate Platforms Department. Corporate Platforms is responsible for S&P Global's strategic evolution of commercial, people, and finance technology platforms, capabilities, frameworks, and operational processes.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Lead strategic program management initiatives across Corporate Platforms, establishing operational systems that drive organizational alignment and successful outcomes
• Partner with Head of Business Management on strategic planning and execution, coordinating division leads to ensure resource visibility and portfolio cohesion
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement processes for Corporate Platforms Technology, including contract coordination, timeline tracking, and comprehensive documentation
consolidate financial data across multiple platforms, producing executive reports and forecasts using advanced tools including Excel, Power BI, and AI-driven solutions
• Plan and execute high-visibility internal events, training sessions, and innovation initiatives such as Hackathons, demonstrating exceptional presentation skills and stakeholder engagement
• Own departmental communications including internal newsletters, SharePoint sites, employee engagement activities, and central calendar management with direct exposure to senior leadership

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field with 7-10 years of progressive experience in program management or business operations
• Proven experience in vendor management and procurement processes, including contract negotiation, timeline coordination, and stakeholder relationship management
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar business intelligence platforms (such as Tableau, Qlik, or Looker)
• Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously
• Strong presentation and communication skills with experience creating executive-level reports and facilitating meetings with senior leadership
• Ability to work from the local office 9 days per month with occasional travel for business events and stakeholder meetings.

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

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.

• 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.

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