Sr. Director – Content Management & Publishing
| Company | S&P Global |
|---|---|
| Location | New York, NY, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 10+ years of engineering experience with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role managing engineering managers and cross-functional teams.
- Deep experience with content management systems (custom or off-the-shelf like WordPress, Drupal, Contentful, etc.).
- Strong understanding of content modeling, editorial workflows, version control, and publishing pipelines.
- Proven track record in architecting and scaling web platforms, preferably in media, publishing, or content-driven industries.
- Proficient in backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Java, Python), and familiarity with front-end frameworks and API design.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure as code.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and technical leadership for the engineering teams focused on content management and publishing.
- Own the technical vision and roadmap for the CMS, publishing systems, and related infrastructure.
- Partner closely with product and editorial leadership to define and prioritize feature development, ensuring a balance between innovation, usability, and performance.
- Scale systems to handle high-volume content distribution across multiple channels and platforms (web, mobile, third-party syndication).
- Champion modern engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and performance optimization.
- Develop and grow a high-performing team through effective mentoring, recruiting, and organizational design.
- Establish clear metrics and KPIs to evaluate system health, delivery velocity, and team performance.
- Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and accessibility standards across publishing workflows.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with headless CMS architectures and decoupled publishing platforms.
- Knowledge of SEO, metadata strategies, and content syndication standards.
- Background working with or supporting editorial or newsroom environments.