Director, Enterprise Architecture Assurance Engineering

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:

The S&P Enterprise Architecture office is a newly established capability that provides technology, system and data alignment, control, and insight across all divisions and corporate functions of S&P Global.

The office is orientated around five strategic principles:

• A Single View of Enterprise Architecture - Develop and maintain a consolidated view of systems, data, and technology assets (current and future state) to support investment and integration decisions.
• Evolve Common Governance & Standards - Evolve and embed enterprise-level governance and standards building on existing processes.
• Enable Enterprise-Scale Data, AI, & Agentic Capabilities - Coordinate architecture for AI and agentic solutions to ensure responsible adoption and shared value across business units.
• Develop Architecture Capability and Community - Build an empowered network of architects across divisions and functions with shared ways of working, tools, architecture principles and frameworks.
• Deliver Measurable Business Alignment & Value – Enable Technology Value realization and demonstrate clear outcomes such as cost savings through reduced duplication, enhanced Productivity through improved time-to-market, and Efficiency through optimized investment.

The office is newly formed as part of the company’s strategy to more tightly align technology, business functions and data assets to accelerate AI readiness of the entire technology estate. The office has oversight of all aspects of technology: from IT and business systems through to product platforms.

The Impact:

As a member of the Enterprise Architecture Office, you will be part of the newly formed S&P EA office. You will support ~150 architects across the Divisions, driving alignment between technical solutions and business needs, fostering a culture of innovation, and overseeing the seamless integration of governance processes to support scalable and unified technology, data and product outcomes throughout S&P Global.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Design, develop, deploy and support AI agents that automatically enforce architecture governance policies, standards, and compliance requirements across enterprise systems
• Build intelligent automation solutions using machine learning and AI technologies to analyze code repositories, architectural diagrams, and system designs for compliance violations
• Implement automated architecture scanning tools that integrate with CI/CD pipelines to provide real-time feedback and prevent non-compliant deployments
• Develop custom AI models and agents that can interpret architecture documentation, assess technical debt, and recommend remediation strategies
• Create and maintain automated reporting systems that provide stakeholders with real-time visibility into architecture compliance metrics and governance health
• Collaborate directly with development teams to integrate AI-powered governance tools into their workflows, ensuring seamless adoption and minimal friction

Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

As a Director, Architecture Assurance Engineering:

• Hands-on experience developing AI agents or intelligent automation solutions
• Proficiency in AI/ML frameworks and libraries
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, SQL, Java, or Go with experience in building production-grade applications
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform for deploying AI solutions
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, governance frameworks, and compliance standards
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline integration and DevOps practices for automated deployment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

As a member of the Enterprise Architecture Community & Governance team:

• Contribute to Enterprise Architecture Review Boards or technical governance processes, with understanding of compliance frameworks and exception handling procedures
• Assess existing AI systems and infrastructure, identify performance bottlenecks, and recommend optimization strategies

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.

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