About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

13

About the Role:

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. 

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

Location: This role is based in Centreville, Virginia, with plans to relocate to Reston, Virginia, in 2026.

Operating across 20+ countries, Mobility Global maintains a diverse portfolio of office locations across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.

The Director, Global Facilities Operations will lead enterprise-wide facilities operations across all corporate offices. Reporting to the Global Head of Real Estate, this role is responsible for overseeing regional Facilities Managers and all on-site office staff, ensuring operational excellence, cost discipline, and a consistent workplace experience across geographies.

This role partners closely with the Director of Security, Risk, Safety & Compliance to ensure local operational execution of corporate safety, physical security, and compliance standards while maintaining clear separation of policy ownership and governance responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Impact:

Global Facilities Leadership

• Lead and oversee Facilities Managers across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.

• Provide oversight of all office staff, including front desk and workplace services teams.

• Establish consistent global facilities operating standards and service expectations.

• Drive accountability and performance management across regions.

• Develop scalable operating procedures to support growth and office expansion.

Operational Management & Workplace Experience

• Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of all office locations.

• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and vendor performance.

• Ensure facilities operations support employee productivity and engagement.

• Standardize workplace services delivery models across regions.

• Partner with HR on employee experience initiatives tied to workplace environment.

Financial & Budget Oversight

• Develop and manage global facilities operating budgets.

• Monitor spend across regions and identify cost optimization opportunities.

• Oversee facilities vendor contracts and service agreements in partnership with Procurement.

• Support capital planning initiatives related to facilities improvements.

• Ensure operational efficiency aligned with enterprise cost discipline.

Vendor & Service Provider Management

• Oversee facilities-related vendors including maintenance, janitorial, utilities, and building services.

• Monitor vendor service levels and contractual compliance.

• Drive performance improvement and service consistency across global offices.

• Partner with Procurement on vendor selection and renewal strategies.

​Security, Risk & Safety Partnership (Operational Execution)

• Partner with the Director of Security, Risk, Safety & Compliance to operationalize corporate safety and physical security standards.

• Ensure local office adherence to enterprise security policies and procedures.

• Support implementation of emergency preparedness and business continuity protocols at each location.

• Coordinate local execution of safety training and compliance initiatives.

• Escalate facilities-related risk issues to the Security & Risk leadership.

(Note: Policy ownership and governance framework reside with the Director of Security, Risk, Safety & Compliance.)

Capital Projects & Office Expansion

• Lead office buildouts, relocations, and renovations in partnership with the Global Head of Real Estate.

• Ensure operational readiness for new or expanded office locations.

• Coordinate facilities readiness for technology, security, and occupancy transitions.

• Standardize facilities integration during footprint optimization initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with:

  • Global Head of Real Estate

  • Director of Security, Risk, Safety & Compliance

  • Finance

  • HR

  • IT

  • Procurement

• Provide operational updates and facilities performance reporting.

• Support enterprise initiatives tied to real estate strategy and workplace modernization.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

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 that we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business, Real Estate, or related field; or relevant experience.

• 15+ years of progressive facilities or workplace operations experience.

• Experience leading multi-site, multi-region facilities teams.

• Experience supporting global office portfolios.

• Familiarity with capital planning and lease coordination

• Demonstrated budget management and vendor oversight experience.

• Strong people leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Experience operating in a publicly traded or highly regulated company.

About S&P Global Mobility

At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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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: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

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