**About the Role:** **Grade Level (for internal use):** 10 **Job Title:** SCRUM Master - **T** **he Team:** The Commercial & Marketing Technology team is responsible for the strategic evolution of platforms, capabilities, frameworks, operational processes, management, and improvements of the Business Applications that drive S&P Global. Our Enterprise Marketing team is responsible for the architecture, planning, design, development, and implementation of the Marketing technology platforms for organization-wide needs. **The Impact:** We are seeking a Marketo Solutions Technical subject matter expert who will collaborate with enterprise partners and scrum teams, crafting customer-centric solutions with a client-first mindset. This role will lead implementation and integration industry best practices for Marketo and Salesforce across instances, contributing to strategic planning, solution design, technical oversight, and execution of innovative solutions in existing and new enterprise systems. Utilize your technical project management skills to improve cross-divisional Marketo Automation platforms, delivering long-term business value to customers in a Scaled Agile environment within Digital Technology Services. **What’s** **in it for you** : If you are a results-driven business analyst looking for an environment where you can drive customer acquisition, retention via integration, enhancement of vital marketing applications, and have a passion for digital marketing we want to speak with you!! In this role, you will be working with a team of enthusiastic members supporting our Enterprise Marketing platform. + You will be a techno-functional key leader for Marketowith a focus on providing and driving technical and strategic solutions for the business stakeholderswithin marketing automationin areas such as demand/lead generation, events, lead nurturing, lead scoring, and campaign management. + Responsible for managing and optimizing our Marketo instances. Enhancing our marketing automation capabilities using your Marketo expertise to help achieve our business goals and drive revenue growth. + An opportunity to collaborate and closely work with a cross-functional global business, in-house technical teamsfrom around the world to deliver critical features for the Enterprise technology platforms. + An opportunity tobridge the gap between key business objectives and technical capabilitiesand provide fully integrated solutions for desired end-stateson enterprise-level products. + An opportunity to break down and solve complex problems by creating practical, maintainable, and scalable solutions for delivering high-quality software. **Responsibilities** **:** + Manage end-to-end implementations and customizations of Enterprise Marketing projectsusing an Agile/SAFe approach with the Marketo platform.Deliver new features and functionality across all divisions with expertise and precision. + Serve as a Marketo functional/technical subject matter experton the Marketo capabilities, automation processes, deliverability, and marketing campaign best practices. + Responsible for leading and assisting in developing complex and custom solutions, helping with planning, technical build & execution. + Collaborate closely with the Senior Marketo lead architect to lead architecture projects.Understand functional requirements and work with cross-functional teams to architect, design, develop, test, and deliver solutions. + Lead the implementation and configuration of Marketo, ensuring proper setup,integration with other systems (e.g., CRM), and data management.Take charge of marketing automation audits, integrations, and rebuilds as part of a cross-functional team.Develop proof-of-concept projects to validate new architectures and solutions. + Work closely with Release Train Engineer (RTE), peer Scrum Masters, andProduct Managementto design scalable solutions and optimize efficiencies and performance through Scaled Agile practices and values. + Develops relationships with internal customers, including Division level Product Owners, with the goal of a consistent implementation of Marketo across divisions, using Marketo best practices, to ensure that we leverage best-in-class solutions. + Researches and analyzes strategically relevant platform opportunities and makes recommendations on new technologies. + Identifies and resolves problems in platform usage to improve overall internal customer experience and standardizes across the enterprise. + Effectively communicating with product ownersto fully comprehend business challenges, define requirements, and oversee prioritizing user stories in the scrum backlog for solution design. Gather requirements, create user stories in AzureDevOps with clear acceptance criteria, and build solutions in Marketo. + Act as a reliable point of contact for solution design and project delivery teams. Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders. + Work closely with the scrum team to establish timelines and ensure timely project deliveryand implementation of designed solutions using Marketo. + Provide guidance and facilitation to the team, effectively resolving issues, and handling merge conflicts with development staff. + Manage risks, mitigate impediments and blocking issues to the team’s progress, and negotiate dependencies within and across teams. + Playing a key liaison role during technology implementation, providing direction and requirements clarity, and testing new and enhanced capabilities, before releasing into production. + Efficiently plan and execute Marketo releases via Azure DevOps and Marketo automation, ensuring high-quality project delivery and adherence to approval processes. + Take ownership of the release process, documenting release issues, developing plans, and collaborating with RTEto enhance processes and automation. + Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and cleanliness within Marketo by implementing best practices for data governance, segmentation, and deduplication. + Identify opportunities for process enhancements and automation in the Marketo testing environment; support change management process, ensuring smooth integration of new functional improvements and enhancements into production, while optimizing business value. + Stay on top of new Marketo developments, latest industry trends, and best practices.Leverage this knowledge to providestrategic plansfor continuous improvements for our marketing automation capabilities in strategy, architecture, and processes. **What** **We’re** **Looking For:** **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or experience, with an understanding of the financial services industry. + Minimum 5-7+ years of Marketing automation experience as a lead business analyst with advanced Marketo Architect/Admin capacity within an agile software development environment. + Practical knowledge of B2B marketing processes is a must.Strong expertisein designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions using Marketo, Eloqua, Salesforce, and complex integrations with experience in solution design, development, configuration, testing and deployments. + Strong technical skills required, including deep knowledge of Marketo's technical infrastructure, API integrations, system performance, and bug handling. + Strong understanding of Marketo/SFDC custom objects, Customer data-mapping, Marketo/SFDC syncing features/functionality, Marketo integration with Salesforce, Lead generation and tracking, Marketo Webhooks,and Marketo API functionality and user management. + Proven expertisewithMarketo integrationsand various data sources working with third-party solutions/integrations across digital channels like LinkedIn, CVENT, and Drift to ensure integrations fit with current architecture and CRM systems (Salesforce is a must). + Proficiency in Marketo lead management (lead generation, lead scoring, lead nurturing, lead validation/enrichment programs), process optimization,customer database management, customer lifecycle, data standardization/normalization, data integrity/cleanliness, online and offline channels, smart lists/campaigns, reporting, and advanced program setup, etc. + Demonstrate expertise in gathering and consolidating business requirements, writing user stories with strong acceptance criteria using AzureDevOps, and be able to clearly articulate strategies/capabilities. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively convey complex technology concepts to cross-functional teams(verbal, written, and presentation skills with active listening at all levels). + Must possess strategic thinking capabilities alongside analytical and reasoning abilitiesto lead cross-functional teamsand havea proven track record of executing plans with attention to detail, while surpassing client expectations and achieving project goals. + Demonstrated ability to work independently and cross-functionallywithout direct supervisionworking towards goals of data transformation, data integration, campaign creationwith extensive testing and end-to-end user support needs in Dev, UAT and PROD, including in high-pressure situations. + Highly adept at leading change and managing complex projects, with strong skills in project management, organization, problem-solving, and time management.Exhibit strongbusiness maturity, adaptability, and the ability to work well with diverse personalities. + Experience working effectively in a dynamically developing environment with large, global teams.Skilled in fostering self-organizing, high-performing teams through servant leadership, individual coaching, and mentoring. + Ability to clearly bring together and document software requirements, resolve conflict through arbitration, negotiation, reasoned discussion, or critical issues. + Proficient knowledge of Agile Execution tools like Azure DevOps (ADO) and best practices for software development lifecycle (SDLC). + Deep knowledge of and passion for Agile and SAFe methodologies, tools, and best practices including Agile metrics and reporting techniques. + Desire to continuously learn and upskill with a positive attitude to keep up with the evolving customer experience ecosystem and modern technologies. + Open to working flexible hours as per business needs. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Intermediate or advanced technical experience with custom integrations that utilize the Marketo and Salesforce APIs/integrationsat the enterprise level. + Ability to manage and drive multiple projects simultaneously. Must be willing to shift gears, solve problems, synthesize ideas, and listen to changing needs. + Expert in HTML and CSS with strong background of designing Marketo templates using a modular approach and digital marketing channels like SaaS website development. + Prior experience as a Scrum Master in the Agile or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) framework is a plus. + SAFe Scrum Master (SCM) or Advanced-SCM or CSM (Certified Scrum Master) is a plus. + Certifications: Marketo Certified Expert (MCE) and Salesforce Certified Administrator is required. \#LI-USA **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. ----------------------------------------------------------- **Equal Opportunity Employer** S&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. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:  EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com  and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  **US Candidates Only:** The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf   describes discrimination protections under federal law. ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning) **Job ID:** 304461 **Posted On:** 2024-08-06 **Location:** Islamabad, Pakistan