IT Project Management Senior Specialist

Req ID: 351693 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a IT Project Management Senior Specialist to join our team in Chennai, Tamil Nādu (IN-TN), India (IN).

Responsibilities :

• Conduct Project Kick-off and define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Create detailed project schedules, track progress, and ensure that deadlines are met.
• Work closely with development, product, and design teams to drive project milestones, manage resources, and resolve any issues that arise during the project lifecycle
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular project updates, progress reports, and risk assessments. Share weekly reports to all business stakeholders as per project needs
• Conduct weekly /daily standup calls depending on project nature. Setup triage calls whenever needed to resolve project impediments
• Document functional and nonfunctional requirements provided by the project team members in SharePoint
• Work with Solution Architect to procure Architectural approval depending on project needs
• Make sure project risks are clearly documented and escalated with the relevant stakeholders
• Maintain a proper issue log and ensure the issues are clearly tracked to closure within the agreed project timelines
• Manage the project budget, ensuring all expenditures are accounted for and stay within approved limits.
• Ensure that there is clear project documentation for hand over to production
• Ensure that ICIF(Integrated Control Integrated Framework) scope applicable for the project is all met as part of the engagement process
• Ensure that Change Requests are properly raised and signed off before implementing
• Conduct project retrospectives to identify lessons learned and areas for future improvement.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience (5+ years) managing platform or technology projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Scrum, etc.) and platform architecture.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Service Now.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or other project management certifications are a plus.
• Experience working in SaaS or cloud-based platform environments.
• Familiarity with API integrations, microservices, and data-driven projects.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Customer oriented attitude to our customer willing to provide solutions for any challenge our customer is facing by having “all-ears” to any suggestion. This is really something interesting
• High problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. This is a must
• Proactive attitude and excellent communication skills.

Willing to interact other support teams.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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