Projects & Programs Lead, Senior Director

Fitch Group is currently seeking a CDO Projects & Programs Lead based out of our London office.
As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group's culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world's top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Fitch's Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department where innovation meets impact. Our team includes the Chief Data Office, Chief Software Office, Chief Technology Office, Emerging Technology, Shared Technology Services, Technology, Risk and the Executive Program Management Office (EPMO). Driven by our investment in cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions, we're home to a diverse range of roles and backgrounds united by a shared passion for leveraging modern technology to drive projects that matter to our organization and clients. We are also proud to be recognized by Built In as a "Best Place to Work in Technology" 3 years in a row. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer an exciting and supportive environment where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference.

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About The Team
We are seeking a highly organised and strategic individual to support the Chief Data Office (CDO) team in coordinating cross-team execution of priority business use cases, managing budgets, and driving data strategy initiatives for Group functions like HR, Finance and IT, in alignment with the enterprise data strategy. This role will work closely with stakeholders in the CDO, Technology, Finance, HR, and other teams to ensure successful delivery of key initiatives.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Strategic Planning & Program/Project Management: Lead the planning and coordination of new cross-team data initiatives within the CDO team, ensuring timely, fit for purpose execution of priority business use cases. Liaise across CDO and Technology teams to ensure deliverables are met, manage timelines, and oversee resource priorities and data delivery.
• Budget Management: Take ownership of the end-to-end budget for the CDO function. Work closely with Finance and CDO team leads to manage, monitor, and report on budget allocation and spend.
• CDO ROI: Advance and expand the return on investment (ROI) framework for CDO programs. Develop systematic approaches for collecting metrics, establish dynamic reporting and analytics, and partner with CDO leads, Finance and business stakeholders to validate metrics. Contribute narratives for senior stakeholder discussions, highlighting key points and insights.
• Data Strategy Development: Drive data strategy for Group functions, with an initial focus on HR and Finance. Partner with relevant stakeholders to identify opportunities, set data priorities, support the execution of strategic initiatives and ensure progress is measured against defined outcomes.

You May Be a Good Fit If

• Proven experience in program and project management, ideally in a data or technology-driven environment
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets
• Analytical skills with experience in ROI measurement and reporting

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build compelling narratives for senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively
• Experience in developing or supporting data strategy
• An understanding of how GenAI, machine learning and other AI capabilities can support our business goals

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluatequalified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.