AI Automation Lead - Kensho Spark Assist

Role Overview-

Spearhead S&P Global's AI automation engineering team while orchestrating the strategic deployment of cutting-edge agentic automation solutions throughout the enterprise. As the AI Automation Lead, you'll oversee a team of automation engineers and design advanced automation strategies that revolutionize the company's AI technology utilization.

As the AI Automation Lead of Kensho Spark Assist, you'll be pivotal in directing the team that defines the future of AI automation at S&P Global. Your leadership will directly influence our capacity to cultivate and retain the engineering expertise required to deliver intelligent, automated solutions that transform how financial professionals access and leverage essential market intelligence.This represents an exceptional opportunity to direct innovative AI technology development at one of the world's premier financial intelligence organizations.

Essential Qualifications

• Total Experience: 10+ years of total experience in engineering management or related fields.

Technical Expertise

• Python Programming: Expert-level competency with 5+ years of practical application
• AI Automation Leadership: Proven experience directing AI/automation initiatives with quantifiable business results
• Platform Knowledge: Comprehensive grasp of automation platforms like langchain, langflow, langGraph, n8n, flowise, dify or internal tools like (Spark Assist, FDL, Flow Canvas preferred, or commitment to swift mastery)
• Strategic & Operational Skills
• Project Management: PMP, Agile, or comparable certification preferred; expertise managing intricate, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Stakeholder Management: Verified capability to influence and coordinate varied stakeholders across organizational tiers

Team Leadership & Management

• Engineering Management: Proven track record managing teams with rapid delivery and exceptional outcomes
• Talent Development: Demonstrated history of coaching engineers and cultivating high-performing technical environments
• Team Building: 3+ years expertise directing and expanding engineering teams through startup to growth transitions

Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Leadership Experience

• Background building engineering teams within AI/ML or automation sectors
• History of successful team expansion in rapid-growth technology settings
• Proficiency with remote/distributed team leadership and collaborative platforms
• Robust analytical and strategic reasoning abilities with evidence-based decision making
• Technical Excellence
• Exposure to agentic AI systems, LLMs, and autonomous decision-making architectures
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization solutions
• Understanding of MLOps methodologies and CI/CD workflows for AI systems
• Comprehension of software design patterns and system architecture fundamentals

Key Responsibilities & Impact-

Technical Strategy & Execution

• Design and deliver advanced automation capabilities utilizing Spark Assist, FDL, API, and Flow Canvas platforms
• Scalable, resilient automation frameworks that evolve with dynamic business needs
• Spearhead technical innovation through continuous engagement with emerging AI/ML technologies and industry standards
• Maintain code excellence, technical protocols, and development standards across all automation initiatives

Strategic Leadership

• Collaborate with senior executives to pinpoint and rank high-value automation opportunities
• Create comprehensive automation blueprints that align with corporate goals and market dynamics
• Convert technical frameworks into compelling business value narratives for executive stakeholders
• Advocate for AI automation programs across business divisions as the principal innovation spokesperson

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and expand: Oversee, recruit, and develop a growing team of automation engineers, cultivating technical mastery and professional advancement
• Define team architecture, roles, and accountabilities to maximize efficiency and teamwork
• Deploy performance evaluation frameworks, professional growth trajectories, and talent retention approaches
• Foster a high-achievement environment centered on innovation, excellence, and perpetual improvement

Team Structure & Growth Plan
You'll oversee a team of 3-5 automation engineers, with expansion plans within the initial 18 months.

The Team & Culture
You'll report directly to the VP of Product Management for Kensho Spark Assist and partner closely with our exceptional engineering organization. As a team leader, you'll have the distinctive opportunity to:

• Shape the Future: Direct the automation engineering function and influence strategic vision
• Lead Top Talent: Guide outstanding engineers who embrace our AI-driven automation mission Create Impact: Oversee a team whose contributions will fundamentally transform S&P Global's AI utilization
• Foster Innovation: Build a culture of technical mastery, creativity, and continuous advancement.