Lead I, IT Project Management

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

Job Description:

The Lead, IT Project Management role is an essential project and people leader in delivering projects on time, within budget, aligned with strategic goals, providing career development, implementing training and development initiatives to upskill employees, develop strategies to attract and retain top talent and using data-driven approaches to identify recruitment needs. Oversee project management activities within the ES Technology and support business segments, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and manage multiple IT projects from initiation through completion.

Develop project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budget.

Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure effective project execution.

Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and management.

Implement project management best practices and methodologies.

Monitor project performance and implement changes as necessary to ensure project goals are met.

Conduct regular project reviews and post-implementation evaluations.

Mentor and develop project management team members.

Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Project Management, or a related field;

Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management within IT.

Proven experience in managing large-scale IT projects.

Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello, Smartsheets).

Relevant project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.

Project Management Competencies

Strong background in Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall methodologies.

Hands-on experience with PM tools (Jira, MS Project, Smartsheets etc.).

Ability to manage complex cross-functional projects.

Budget and timeline management expertise.

Soft Skills

Proactive communicator with stakeholder management skills.

Detail-oriented, organized, and results-driven.

Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments.

Future-Ready Skills

Workflow automation tools.

Strong understanding of AI tools.

Data dashboarding (Power BI, Tableau).

AI-enhanced planning and risk forecasting.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

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What's In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. 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.

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Job ID: 321638

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Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India