Apprentice, Software Development/Engineering

Grade Level (for internal use): 05 S&P Global Market Intelligence   The Role: Apprentice , IT Project Management     Role Overview   We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Management Apprentice to join our Program Delivery team. This role is designed for those who are eager to build a career in program/project management, delivery governance, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced software product environment.   As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on exposure to end-to-end project lifecycle management , including planning, tracking, reporting, and stakeholder coordination, while working closely with experienced Program Managers and product teams.

Project Execution & Tracking   Assist in tracking project milestones, deliverables, and timelines across multiple workstreams .   Maintain and update project trackers, dashboards, and status reports .   Monitor progress against plans and highlight risks, blockers, and dependencies .     Reporting & Governance   Prepare weekly status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries .   Ensure project documentation is accurate , up-to-date, and audit - ready .   Support governance processes such as risk logs, action trackers, and meeting minutes .   Stakeholder Coordination   Work with cross-functional teams (Engineering, QA, Product, Operations) to gather updates .   Follow up on open action items and ensure timely closure of tasks .   Assist in facilitating project meetings, stand-ups, and reviews .   Process & Continuous Improvement   Contribute to improving project tracking templates, reporting formats, and workflows .   Support adoption of best practices in Agile/Waterfall project management .   Participate in brainstorming sessions to identify efficiency improvements .   Tools & Data Management   Learn and use project management tools such as:    Azure DevOps , J IRA, MS Project , Confluence, Smartsheet .   Power BI , MS P owerPoint , and Excel for dashboards and reporting .   Knowledge of AI tools for Project Management is an added advantage.   Maintain structured data for project metrics, KPIs, and reporting insights .

End-to-end Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) exposure .   Practical experience in Agile project execution .   Real-world exposure to stakeholder management and communication .   Building data-driven project insights and reporting frameworks .   Working in enterprise-scale product delivery environments .

Bachelor’s degree (or final year) in Engineering / Technology / Management / related field .   Strong academic background with an interest in project/operations management .   Good understanding of software development concepts OR strong willingness to learn .   Excellent communication and organizational skills .   Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail .     Key Competencies (What We’re Looking For)   Ownership mindset – takes responsibility for assigned tasks and follows through .   Attention to detail – ensures high-quality and accurate tracking/reporting .   Structured thinking – able to organize information and communicate clearly .   Proactiveness – identifies risks/issues early and escalates appropriately .   Collaboration – works effectively across teams .   Delivery and Governance approach – awareness of Agile / Scrum methodologies .   Why Join Us   Work on real product delivery programs impacting global clients .   Learn from experienced Program Managers and Product Leaders .   Opportunity to transition into full-time Project/Program Management roles .   Exposure to AI/automation-driven project environments .     Success Metrics for the Role   Accuracy and timeliness of project reporting and tracking .   Ability to close action items and follow-ups effectively .   Quality of documentation and dashboards .   Demonstrated learning agility and