Value Stream Engineer

Lead Release Train Engineer

We are seeking a motivated Value Stream Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in optimizing the flow of value through our systems and processes, ensuring that our teams deliver high-quality products efficiently and effectively. You will leverage your strong background in Lean and Agile methodologies, excellent analytical skills, and passion for continuous improvement while leading Scrum Masters within the Commercial Value Stream.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Act as a servant leader to agile teams, enhancing efficiencies and performance in Agile practices, focusing on delivering customer value.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Agile Team Members, and other stakeholders to align on value delivery and initiative prioritization.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, such as PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and System Demos, ensuring team and stakeholder alignment.
• Identify and manage dependencies and risks, promoting communication and collaboration among teams.
• Remove impediments by identifying appropriate personnel and solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, implementing best practices and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Mentor and guide Scrum Masters, ensuring effective practices and facilitating professional development.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000 – $150,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience facilitating 2+ PI Planning readiness and PI planning events.
• 3-5 years of experience in process improvement, Lean management, and Agile methodologies within the financial industry for software development teams, including some managerial experience.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles, value stream mapping, and waste reduction techniques.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring Scrum Masters, fostering collaboration and effective practices.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with familiarity in Agile project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Teams, and SharePoint.
• Relevant certifications, such as Lean Six Sigma, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices:

At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

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:

• 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.

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