Head OF IT

About the Role We are looking for a visionary and client‑obsessed technology leader to be our Global Head of Commercial Technology Portfolio. In this critical role, you will own the entire technology ecosystem that governs how our clients discover, consume, and engage with S&P Global Indices products and data. You will be the single leader responsible for our global data distribution platforms, client‑facing portals, and the full suite of sales and marketing technologies that power our growth. Your mission is to build a seamless, world‑class digital experience that delights our customers and provides a strategic advantage to our commercial teams. Key Responsibilities Commercial Technology Vision: define and execute a cohesive technology strategy across all client‑facing and revenue‑enabling platforms, including data delivery APIs, customer portals, CRM, and the marketing technology stack. Drive Revenue Enablement: serve as the primary technology partner to the Chief Commercial Officer and the leaders of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to accelerate lead generation, shorten sales cycles, and increase customer lifetime value. Scale Data Delivery: lead the architecture and development of next‑generation data delivery platforms, building highly available, secure, and scalable APIs and data feeds that deliver gigabytes of essential intelligence to our clients. Champion the Customer Experience: foster a deeply client‑centric engineering culture and engage directly with our largest enterprise customers to understand their needs and build intuitive and powerful digital products. Build a Unified Customer View: architect a connected technology ecosystem that provides a 360‑degree, data‑driven view of the entire customer journey, from the first marketing touchpoint through to renewal and support. Lead and Develop Talent: attract, build, and mentor a high‑performing, globally distributed engineering organization that delivers business impact. What We’re Looking For Experience 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 7+ years in a senior leadership role leading client‑facing product engineering teams. Demonstrable track record of building and scaling large‑scale, commercial B2B platforms, such as enterprise SaaS products, financial data platforms, or API‑as‑a‑product businesses. Deep experience with the technology stack that powers modern commercial organizations, including extensive work with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and marketing automation ecosystems. Technical Expertise Expertise in cloud architecture (AWS/GCP) with services related to API management (Kong, AWS API Gateway), identity and access management (IAM), and content delivery networks (CDNs). Strong background in building and operating secure, scalable web applications, services, and APIs (REST, GraphQL). Familiarity with data privacy and compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA) and their architectural implications. Leadership & Business Acumen Exceptional commercial and product acumen; translate commercial goals into clear technical strategy. Proven ability to partner with and influence senior commercial leaders (C‑level executives in Sales and Marketing). Outstanding client‑facing communication skills; credible and compelling with strategic, technically sophisticated customers. Passion for building inclusive, high‑energy teams and a reputation as a dedicated mentor and talent developer. Strong product mindset with a history of building technology that drives tangible business outcomes. Compensation & Benefits Information (US Only) S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $220,000 to $325,000. The final base salary will be based on geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please visit Benefits Health & Wellness: health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: generous time off to keep you energized. Continuous Learning: access to resources that grow your career and develop new skills. Investment in Your Future: competitive pay, retirement planning, continuing education program, student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. Family Friendly Perks: benefits for partners and children, including discounts and referral incentive awards. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision is available at #J-18808-Ljbffr