Associate Director (Agile Delivery)

About the Role :

Grade Level (for internal use) :

12

Role : Associate Director Agile Delivery

Location : Ahmedabad

Team : Lead multiple Agile teams or programs drive enterprise-wide Agile transformation and deliver strategic business outcomes across domains.

Impact :

Serve as a senior Agile leader guiding teams and stakeholders in Agile principles and delivery excellence.

Influence organizational strategy Agile adoption and process improvement at scale.

Mentor and coach Scrum Masters Product Owners and delivery leads.

Drive cross-team collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.

Ensure alignment of Agile delivery with business goals and customer value.

Represent the organization in external forums and strategic partnerships.

Whats in it for you :

Opportunity to shape Agile culture and delivery strategy across business units.

Lead high-impact programs and transformation initiatives.

Develop and mentor senior Agile talent.

Engage with executive leadership and global stakeholders.

Exposure to strategic decision-making and enterprise-level initiatives.

Responsibilities :

Define and implement enterprise Agile frameworks standards and best practices.

Lead strategic planning prioritization and delivery of large-scale programs and portfolios.

Facilitate executive-level collaboration and alignment across business units.

Oversee risk management governance and compliance for Agile delivery.

Drive organizational change management and Agile maturity assessments.

Mentor and coach senior scrum masters agile coaches and delivery leads.

Report on portfolio health delivery metrics and transformation progress to executive leadership.

Resolve escalated issues remove systemic impediments and foster a culture of innovation.

Represent Agile delivery in enterprise forums steering committees and external partnerships.

Develop and monitor complex project plans and budgets.

Lead operational analysis and process change activities across the business.

Advance contract development and fee proposal / negotiation processes through ongoing communication with functional teams.

What Were Looking For :

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering Business or related field.

Extensive experience as a Scrum Master Agile Lead or similar role.

Proven track record in leading Agile teams or programs.

Strong communication facilitation and stakeholder management skills.

Advanced knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum Kanban SAFe etc.).

Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g. Jira Confluence).

Preferred Qualifications :

Agile certifications (CSM PSM SAFe PMI-ACP etc.).

Experience mentoring and developing Agile talent.

Strategic thinking and ability to influence organizational change.

Experience with large-scale Agile transformations.

Advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Experience in platform engineering service operations or product management at a senior level.

Key Competencies :

Servant leadership and coaching

Strategic planning and delivery management

Risk identification and mitigation

Change management and process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration and communication

Financial and operational management

Whats In It For You

Our Mission :

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People :

Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were 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 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. Were 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 worlds 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 cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed 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 : Its 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit : Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global :

At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged 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.

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Program assessment,FDA Regulations,Manufacturing & Controls,Program Evaluation,budget forecast,Research Experience,Operations Management,Research & Development,Strategic Planning,Contract Management,Leadership Experience,negotiation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1