Application Services Modernization Advisory Director - REMOTE U.S.

Req ID: 334700 

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 Application Services Modernization Advisory Director to join our team in the United States (US).

Join NTT DATA Americas Application Services and help shape the future of enterprise modernization!

Who We Are

NTT DATA Americas Application Services group is at the forefront of enabling enterprise digital transformation. We empower organizations to evolve, modernize, and optimize their application landscapes—leveraging cloud, automation, and cutting-edge development practices. Our teams deliver end-to-end solutions, from strategy through execution, helping clients unlock agility, drive innovation, and realize measurable business value. As a trusted partner to leading enterprises across North America, we bring deep expertise, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

How You’ll Help Us

As an Application Services Modernization Advisory Director, you will work closely with client stakeholders to deeply understand their unique business drivers, challenges, and strategic goals to shape and deliver innovative solutions for clients seeking to modernize legacy systems, migrate to cloud-native platforms, and transform their application portfolios. By aligning our modernization strategies with the core business needs of our clients, you will ensure that our solutions not only address technical requirements but also deliver measurable business value, support organizational transformation, and fulfill their modernization objectives. Your business acumen and ability to connect technology initiatives to business outcomes will be critical to helping clients realize the full potential of their modernization investments and help differentiate NTT DATA in the market.

Why the Role Is Important

Digital transformation is fundamental to our clients’ success in a rapidly evolving marketplace. This role is pivotal because you:

• Bridge the gap between technology architecture and business strategy, ensuring client investments deliver value.
• Enable clients to reduce technical debt, increase agility, and accelerate their modernization journeys.
• Influence major deals from advisory through solution design and implementation.
• Drive our growth by architecting solutions that set us apart and strengthen long-term client partnerships.

Once You Are Here, You Will Support:

GTM Strategy & Enablement

• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and industry teams to shape and differentiate application rationalization offerings.
• Create thought leadership, reusable assets, POVs, and whitepapers to drive market engagement.
• Partner with alliances (e.g., Microsoft, SAP, AWS) to develop joint GTM strategies around app modernization.

Client Advisory & Pre-sales Engagement

• Lead early-stage client conversations focused on app portfolio modernization, technical debt reduction, and target architecture alignment.
• Run application assessments, current-state evaluations, and readiness checks as part of RFPs or direct engagements.
• Present technical and business cases for rationalization—including ROI, TCO, cloud fitment, and modernization pathways.

Architecture & Delivery Support

• Define future-state application architecture strategies aligned with business outcomes and platform roadmaps.
• Guide clients through build-vs-buy, consolidation, containerization, and modernization decisions.
• Interface with delivery teams to ensure seamless handoff and architectural integrity post-deal.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in enterprise architecture and application modernization.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in custom application development, application architecture, cloud migration, and legacy modernization.
• Experience with presales, RFP responses, and working alongside sales or go-to-market teams in consulting or SI environments.
• Past experience negotiating, shaping, and closing large professional services deals.
• Past experience with application rationalization, cloud-native design, and legacy transformation strategies.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% across North America.

Preferred Skills

• Proven success leading large, complex, strategic sales opportunities and client engagements.
• Experience engaging and building relationships with senior leadership at Fortune 500 organizations.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Business case modeling (TCO, ROI), strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Agile & DevOps methodologies.
• Certifications: TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, ITIL, SAFe/Agile Coach, or relevant cloud certifications.

Ideal Mindset

• Strategic thinker who connects technology to business outcomes.
• Client-centric, passionate about delivering value and building lasting relationships.
• Proactive innovator who embraces continuous improvement and new ideas.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Location: Remote (Continental U.S., near a major airport, preferred time zones Central and Eastern); travel up to 50% across North America.  Preferred locations: Dallas, Austin, New York, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta.  Travel up to 50%.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $135,000-$275,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.  This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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