Head of Organizational Effectiveness

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

15

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as the Head of Organizational Effectiveness. This pivotal role encompasses leading our Change Management, Organizational Design, Team Effectiveness and Future of Work centers of excellence. This role will partner closely with Workforce Planning to leverage data and analytics to inform organizational health initiatives, as well as the Culture and Engagement team to understand sentiment within the organization. Additionally, the Head of OE and their team will provide internal consulting services to People Partners and business stakeholders, leveraging internal capacity and external partners when necessary. They will play a critical role in building and implementing consistent frameworks, methodologies, and approaches across the organization to drive excellence and innovation. This is both a hands-on and leadership position, requiring strong relationship-building skills with business stakeholders and People Partners (our term for HR Business Partners).

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead and oversee the Change Management, Organizational Design, and Team Effectiveness centers of excellence.

• Develop and implement organizational strategies that align with SPGI’s mission and business objectives.

• Provide visionary leadership to drive organizational effectiveness initiatives.

Framework Development:

• Design and establish consistent frameworks, methodologies, and best practices for organizational effectiveness.

• Ensure these frameworks are integrated and utilized across all business units.

Change Management:

• Develop change management strategies that minimize resistance and maximize employee engagement, along with the tools and resources to execute.

• Partner with the business to consult and support change management initiatives to facilitate smooth transitions during organizational changes.

• Work with leaders to develop great change leadership and capability.

Organizational Design:

• Oversee organizational design efforts to optimize structures, processes, and roles.

• Provide expertise in restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and divestitures.

• Develop tools and resources to provide more consistency and support to People Partners and the businesses they support in guiding OD efforts.

Team Effectiveness:

• Enhance team performance through the development of high-impact team effectiveness programs.

• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.

Internal Consulting Services:

• Deliver internal consulting services to People Partners and business stakeholders.

• Leverage internal team capacity or engage external partners to provide specialized expertise when needed.

• Address specific organizational challenges by offering tailored solutions and strategic advice.

Data & Analytics Partnership:

• Partner with Workforce Planning to leverage data and analytics to inform organizational health.

• Utilize workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization.

• Develop data-driven insights to support and enhance organizational effectiveness strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders and People Partners.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on matters of organizational effectiveness.

Hands-On Leadership:

• Engage directly in key projects and initiatives, providing hands-on expertise and support.

• Lead by example, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Performance Metrics:

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of initiatives.

• Report on progress, challenges, and successes to senior leadership.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $173,700 to $280,000. 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 eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Master’s degree or MBA is highly preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in organizational effectiveness, change management, or related fields.

• Proven leadership experience in a complex, global organization.

• Experience in delivering internal consulting services and managing external consulting partnerships.

• Strong expertise in developing and implementing organizational frameworks and methodologies.

• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills.

• Proficiency in data analysis and leveraging insights to drive decisions.

• Ability to think strategically while executing tactically.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Experience working with both internal teams and external vendors or consultants.

What’s In It For You?

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:

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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