Head of Product Platforms Design

About the RoleTo be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.Grade Level (for internal use): 15The Role: Head of Product Platforms Design team S&P Dow Jones IndicesThe Location: LondonThe ImpactS&P Dow Jones Indices (SPDJI) serves the financial services industry as a leader in providing indices used for investment products and portfolio benchmarking. Our indices underpin leading Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), exchange‑traded derivatives (ETDs), structured products, OTC instruments and play a crucial role in the investment landscape.The TeamThe Product and Operations team oversees a diverse portfolio of index products including iconic benchmarks like the S&P 500 and setting strategic priorities that drive growth, innovation and client value across S&P Dow Jones Indices. Within this organization the Product Platforms Design team plays a central role in shaping user‑centered scalable product platform experiences that power the full index lifecycle. We are a collaborative forward‑looking team that blends product design and technology expertise to deliver intuitive integrated solutions with measurable business impact.Responsibilities and ImpactThe Head of Product Platforms Design leads the definition and execution of a future‑focused user‑led application product platform strategy across multiple value streams. This leader plays a pivotal role in aligning product platforms design with business strategy driving measurable value delivery and ensuring operational excellence at scale.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Develop and communicate a holistic user‑centric product platform design roadmap aligned to business strategy and measurable outcomes.Execution and Governance: Drive disciplined execution aligned with the Investment Review Board calendar and standard work practices ensuring timely delivery and accountability.Stakeholder Alignment: Build and manage strong relationships across the organization fostering transparency, alignment and trust across senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.Team Development: Build, coach and grow a high‑performing forward‑looking team grounded in continuous learning, ownership and results.Decision‑Making: Serve as an escalation point and leverage challenges as opportunities to align priorities, reinforce strategic focus and guide trade‑off decisions.Risk and Value Management: Embed risk management into product roadmaps and drive adoption of changes that maximize business value realization.Market and Domain Expertise: Maintain a strong understanding of industry dynamics ensuring that product design and delivery continuously reflect evolving market trends and user expectations.Through this work the role has direct impact on how S&P DJI delivers innovative, efficient and customer‑centered index solutions positioning the organization for long‑term growth and differentiation.Basic Required QualificationsDemonstrated experience leading large‑scale product or design organizations with complex stakeholder landscapes.Proven ability to synthesize user needs, business strategy and market dynamics into actionable product strategies.Deep understanding of end‑to‑end product lifecycle management from discovery to delivery.Hands‑on experience applying Agile and scaled Agile (SAFe) practices to enable adaptive planning, cross‑functional collaboration and continuous value delivery.Exceptional communication and influencing skills with the ability to convey complex concepts with clarity and impact.Strong planning, prioritization and stakeholder management skills balancing short‑ and long‑term objectives.Demonstrated ability to build, coach and empower diverse high‑performing teams.Additional Preferred QualificationsExperience operating in financial services technology or data‑driven product environments.Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, system integration and platform design principles.Track record of driving organizational change and embedding user‑centered design principles at scale.Global mindset and ability to operate effectively across regions, cultures and time zones.Return to WorkHave you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return‑to‑Work initiative we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply and will actively support your return to the workplace.Equal Opportunity EmployerS&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. xpwpeyx If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability please email us and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.Required ExperienceDirectorKey SkillsGeneral Management, Apache Web Server, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Kpo, AC Maintenance, ChemicalEmployment TypeFull‑TimeExperienceyearsVacancy1#J-18808-Ljbffr