Programme Manager

NTT DATA Services 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.

Responsibilities

•    Define/Refresh the delivery roadmap for the Project, agreeing the overall investment budget allocation with sponsors

•    Work with the individual stakeholders (Senior Management across different areas) to build business cases for each project, and drive the review / approval of each case through a formal project approval process

•    Drive the delivery of solutions across multiple domains, to agreed scope, cost and timeline – the role of the programme director is to oversee and track progress, to ensure the delivery project is setup for success – the actual day-to-day delivery of the change project itself is the responsibility of the individual areas themselves (there may be some exceptions to this -  i.e. a more hands-on delivery focus)

•    Across the full programme (portfolio of change):  Scope Management / Track benefit realisation / Financial spend, Key issue/risk identification and management / Prepare and present status updates

•    Stakeholder Management, including - Reporting progress to a senior stakeholder group / Drive, manage and input to regular governance and reporting fora (Steering, Sponsors and Group PMO Unit etc.)

Candidate Requirements

•    Manage multiple projects streams/managers to deliver the solution to meet the business/compliance ask.

•    Engage with senior Stakeholders incl. sponsors, Group Head, Finance, External Partners

•    Excellent interpersonal skills (Communications, Presentation)

•    Excellent Problem/Issue Management skills (deep dive, identification, resolution..)

•    Proven success in the management and delivery of a complex Project of IT projects within budget and specified timeframes, while ensuring customer satisfaction (Preferably within the Financial services industry)

•    Excellent stakeholder management skills – operating at senior levels in the organisation

•    Strong financial planning and benefit tracking skills and experience

•    Ability to work independently and in a team environment

•    Quality focused with strong attention to detail

•    Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, with a drive and commitment towards project delivery

•    Strong organizational skills with the ability to perform project tasks effectively, while managing time and priorities

•    Self-motivated, with the ability to work on own initiative

•    Experience of engagement with and management of 3rd parties

Preferred Qualifications

•    Minimum of 10 years programme management experience.

•    Educated to Degree level, or if not suitable relevant experience to demonstrate competency.

•    PMP certified or equivalent project management certification preferred.

•    Experience working in a financial services or banking environment an advantage.

About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

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