Associate Director, Agentic AI Solutions

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

The Team:

Our Digital Platforms team is at the bleeding edge of the "Agentic Revolution." We don't just build static workflows; we build autonomous AI agents that can reason, plan, and execute complex tasks. We operate in a high-scale, multicloud environment, leveraging the best-of-breed technologies from Google Gemini (GCP), AWS Bedrock, and Azure AI Foundry, orchestrated through the Moveworks platform.

The Impact:

As the Associate Director in Islamabad, you will be the primary architect of our "Agentic Strategy." You will lead a team of high-caliber engineers to move beyond traditional automation and toward Self-Directed AI Agents. Your leadership will determine how S&P Global leverages multicloud AI capabilities to create a seamless, intelligent enterprise where AI agents act as a force multiplier for our global workforce.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director, Agentic AI & Multicloud Solutions is a strategic leader responsible for the "Brain" and the "Action" layers of our AI ecosystem.

• Agentic Strategy & Roadmap: Define the vision for autonomous agents that can navigate complex enterprise environments. Move beyond "if-then" logic toward AI systems that use reasoning (ReAct, Chain of Thought) to solve non-linear problems.
• Multicloud AI Orchestration: Lead the strategy for a multicloud AI stack. Oversee the deployment of LLMs and Agentic frameworks across Google Vertex AI (Gemini), AWS Bedrock/SageMaker, and Azure AI Foundry, ensuring portability and performance.
• Hybrid Platform Leadership: Manage the integration of Moveworks (Creator Studio/SparkActions) as the primary "Action Layer." Balance the speed of low-code development with the power of pro-code agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph).
• Architectural Governance: Design the blueprints for "Agentic Tool-Use." Ensure that agents have secure, standardized ways to interact with internal APIs, databases, and third-party services across the enterprise.
• Team Leadership & Talent Hub: Scale and mentor the AI Engineering hub in Islamabad. Cultivate a team of "Hybrid Developers" who are equally comfortable in cloud-native coding (Python/GCP/AWS) and low-code workflow orchestration.
• AI Safety & Governance: Lead the implementation of "Agentic Guardrails." Ensure that autonomous actions are audited, reversible, and compliant with global AI security frameworks and S&P Global’s ethical standards.
• Innovation & Benchmarking: Stay at the forefront of the industry. Evaluate new foundational models and agentic architectures (Multi-agent systems, RAG, Long-context windows) to ensure S&P Global maintains a competitive edge.

What We’re Looking For: REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Strategic Leadership:

• 12+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Cloud Architecture, or AI Solutions.
• 4+ years of leadership experience, managing senior technical leads and high-impact engineering roadmaps.
• Proven ability to drive "Transformation" rather than just "Maintenance"—you have a history of implementing game-changing technologies.

Multicloud & Agentic Expertise:

• Agentic AI Frameworks: Deep conceptual and practical understanding of how AI agents function (e.g., function calling, planning, memory, and tool-use). Familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, or CrewAI.
• Multicloud Proficiency: Experience architecting solutions across at least two major cloud providers (GCP Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock, or Azure AI Foundry/Studio).
• Low-Code/Pro-Code Synergy: Expert-level knowledge of how to use platforms like Moveworks to trigger sophisticated backend logic hosted on cloud-native infrastructure.
• Advanced Integration: Mastery of API-first architectures. You understand how to turn any enterprise service into a "Tool" that an AI agent can autonomously use.
• Python/Node.js Literacy: You must be able to perform architectural reviews of code and understand the technical nuances of serverless and containerized deployments.

Communication:

• The ability to act as a "Translator." You can explain the ROI of an autonomous agent to a business leader and then discuss "latency-aware prompt design" with your developers.

Nice to Have:

• Certifications: AWS Certified AI/ML Specialist, Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer, or Azure AI Engineer Associate.
• Open Source Contributions: Experience contributing to or managing projects in the AI/Agentic community.
• R&D Mindset: Experience in "AI Red-Teaming" or adversarial testing for autonomous systems.
• Enterprise Middleware Knowledge: Familiarity with the "plumbing" of a global firm (e.g., Auth0, MuleSoft, Kong, or Service Mesh).

Why Join Us?

• Global Autonomy: You will lead the Islamabad hub’s contribution to a global AI mission.
• Multicloud Playground: You aren't locked into one vendor. You will use the best of Google, AWS, and Azure.
• The Future of Work: At S&P Global, we don't just talk about Agentic AI; we put it into production. You will be building the systems that define the next decade of enterprise productivity.

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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