Head of Architecture Strategy

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

15

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 TDOC and ARB 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.

As part of this new office, multiple roles will be recruited across levels. Each role will be assigned to any of the 3 priority capabilities, with a possibility of role rotation, to enable a well-rounded team:

Strategy and Program: To set overall direction and interact with key initiatives across S&P, driving synergy and efficiency optimization including strategy and transformation roadmap for future state EA artifacts Governance and Community: To run and embed governance and activate the architecture community through ARBs, TDAs, and other related processes. Establishing cohesive definitions and effective ways of working, including aligning the Divisions towards the standards of the future state EA artifacts Assets and Tooling: To own architecture tool(s) and drive transparent documentation of multiple architectural assets and best practices, including the implementation and ownership of future state EA artifacts.

The Impact:

As an Enterprise Architect, you will report to the S&P Global Head of Enterprise Architecture and 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:

• Support the development, maintenance, and governance of enterprise-wide architectures across business, capability, information, technical, and solution domains.

• Collaborate with senior executives to define the enterprise architecture vision and strategy.

• Translate business and digital strategies into actionable transformation roadmaps and architecture frameworks.

• Guide and govern the delivery of architecture guidance to project teams and establish architectural direction for key strategic initiatives across the Divisions.

• Develop architectural approach & principles and manage large-scale transformation programs.

• Design strategy and oversee the transformation to future state EA standards, artifacts and tools across the enterprise.

• Support the architecture across major domains: business, application, data, and infrastructure/technology (cloud, edge, streaming, SaaS/PaaS).

• Oversee the "as is" assessment, design target "to be" architecture, and build transition roadmap for the enterprise, that is compatible for next-gen technology advancement such as Agentic AI, Quantum Computing.

• Define and drive the innovation strategy and process, ensuring new technology adoption, such as Generative AI, are leveraged effectively to generate measurable business value.

• Oversee EA implementation activities, ensuring measurable improvements in time-to-market, cost efficiency, and technology alignment. 

• Support alignment of acquisition/integration strategy (M&A) with architectural frameworks and standardized migration templates to ensure smooth architectural integration of new businesses, participating in due diligence as necessary.

Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge:

As an Enterprise Architect:

• Expert knowledge of established architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Gartner or Zachman) and their application in driving enterprise-level standards and compliance.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior Product, Technology, and Business leaders to align technology & architectural decisions with investment prioritization.

• Critically a focus on servant leadership, ensuring that EA is not perceived as an ivory tower practice. Deep expertise in one or more core architectural domains: Data Architecture, Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), Microservices, or API-led architecture.

• Strategic partnership lens, with understanding of entire data & software lifecycle, to enable comprehensive support of Divisional needs.

• Significant, hands-on experience with major Enterprise Architecture management tools (e.g., LeanIX, Ardoq, Alfabet, or equivalent).

• Experience in media/information services or related domains is highly desirable (e.g., content delivery, subscription models, rights/licensing systems, real-time analytics, digital platforms).

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or related fields, demonstrating a strong track record of leading architectural initiatives and driving business value through technology alignment.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related discipline; Master’s or MBA is a plus. Relevant architecture certifications desirable.

As the Strategy & Program team:

• Expertise in strategy formulation and large-scale Transformation execution (including cloud migration, platform consolidation, M&A integration).

• Proven experience translating complex business strategy priorities (e.g., cloud delivery, subscription models, Generative AI adoption) into tangible Transformation roadmaps, architectural guidelines and implementation plans.

• Proven track record of collaborating with CxOs and senior leadership to develop the "north star" vision & mission and support aligning technology strategy to the organization/business goals.

• Proven experience leading or facilitating the creation of governing principles to guide information, technology, and solution decision-making.

• Expertise in developing clear Points of View on technology, industry, and market trends, and determining their quantifiable potential impact on the enterprise.

• Advanced skill in leading the identification and analysis of enterprise business drivers to derive comprehensive BITS (business, information, technical, and solution) architecture requirements.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, networking and influencing skills at C‑level and globally distributed teams.

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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