Global Head of Cloud & Infrastructure

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

16

The Role: Global Head of Cloud & Infrastructure

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Lead S&P Global's Cloud & Infrastructure organization, overseeing cloud platforms, networks, observability, forward deployment engineering, enterprise architecture, and AI foundations across all global business divisions

• Architect and operate S&P Global's hybrid, multi-cloud estate across Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure with 24×7 reliability, elastic scale, and optimized cost, performance, and sustainability metrics

• Engineer resilient global networks spanning cloud interconnect, data centers, campus and branch locations, modernizing WAN edge to SASE/SSE while embedding zero trust architecture for market-data and trading workloads

• Industrialize foundational GenAI capabilities enterprise-wide, building scalable AI-ready data platform foundations while strengthening trust, safety, and observability for agentic AI at scale

• Drive enterprise modernization through risk-based vulnerability management, secure software supply chain practices, and cyber-resilience partnerships with the CISO organization

• Deliver enterprise-wide commitments for cost, quality, performance, and availability through disciplined portfolio management while aligning architecture with M&A execution to accelerate integration and business value

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $220,000 to $350,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

Include for roles that are bonus plan eligible, including sales commission plans. 

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of technology leadership experience with minimum 5 years leading global cloud and infrastructure organizations of comparable scale and complexity

• Proven track record delivering enterprise cloud transformation and platform modernization at scale across hybrid, multi-cloud environments including orchestration platforms (such as Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, or OpenShift) and infrastructure as code tools (such as Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation)

• Demonstrated experience leading global enterprise network organizations across cloud, data center, campus, and edge environments, including SASE/SSE modernization and zero-trust network access implementation

• Deep operating experience in highly regulated industries such as financial services, capital markets, ratings, or data analytics with regulatory compliance expertise

• Executive-level fluency working with regulators, external auditors, and enterprise risk functions with accountability for large-scale technology budgets and vendor portfolio management

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution; advanced degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent) strongly preferred

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience integrating technology capabilities post-M&A to accelerate value realization and optimize technology investments across diverse organizational structures

• Hands-on familiarity with platform engineering, CI/CD platforms (such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps), and observability solutions (like Prometheus, Grafana, or DataDog) at enterprise scale

• Exposure to regulated data infrastructure requirements including SEC, ESMA, FCA, and DORA compliance frameworks with demonstrated ability to navigate complex regulatory environments

• Public speaking experience, board-level presentation skills, and established industry thought-leadership presence with prior collaboration experience working with hyperscaler executive teams (Google, AWS, Microsoft) on strategic partnerships

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: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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