Talent and Delivery Fullfillment, Senior Director

Req ID: 367198 

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 Head of Talent Enablement CoE for Apps and Data to join our team in the US.

Role Overview

The Head of Talent Enablement Center of Excellence (CoE) – Applications & Data will define and drive the strategy, execution, and growth of NTT DATA’s staffing and talent solutions business across both application services and data & analytics domains.

This role is responsible for building a future-ready talent ecosystem that supports application development, modernization, and data-driven transformation initiatives, including data engineering, AI/ML, and advanced analytics. The leader will ensure scalable, high-quality talent supply aligned with evolving client demands across application services and data & analytics domains.    

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Growth

• Define and execute a unified Talent CoE strategy across Applications and Data & Analytics
• Drive revenue growth of staffing and talent solutions in both domains across key markets
• Identify emerging skills and workforce trends (e.g., cloud-native apps, data engineering, AI/ML, GenAI, analytics platforms)
• Develop differentiated go-to-market strategies for integrated application and data talent offerings

2. Talent Supply Chain & Capability Building

• Work with Talent Acquisition, partners and with internal talent to build robust talent pipelines across:

• Application development, maintenance and modernization (full-stack, microservices, ERP, low-code/no-code, niche technologies)

• Data & analytics (data engineering, data migration and modernization, data platforms, data visualization)

• Lead enterprise-wide upskilling and reskilling programs across applications and data domains
• Establish capability academies for niche and high-demand skills

• Leverage global talent pools, gig workforce, and partner ecosystems

3. Operational Excellence

• Standardize and scale talent fulfillment processes across both service lines working with cross-functional teams

• Improve speed, quality, and cost efficiency of staffing delivery
• Implement data-driven workforce planning and predictive talent supply models
• Establish governance frameworks ensuring compliance and quality across regions

4. Stakeholder Management

• Partner with sales, delivery, and practice leaders across Applications and Data & Analytics
• Collaborate with clients to co-create workforce strategies supporting digital and data transformation
• Engage with hyperscalers, data platform providers, and training partners

5. Innovation & Digital Enablement

• Drive adoption of AI-led sourcing, talent intelligence platforms, and internal talent marketplaces
• Build innovative staffing models (e.g., pod-based delivery, managed teams, outcome-based staffing)
• Embed analytics into talent decision-making (supply-demand forecasting, skill gap analysis)
• Continuously benchmark and evolve CoE capabilities

6. Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead a globally distributed CoE team covering applications and data talent
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and agility
• Develop leadership pipelines and domain-specific expertise within the CoE

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in both:
• IT Applications (custom development, enterprise platforms, cloud-native architectures)
• Data & Analytics (data engineering, data platforms, AI ecosystems)

• Proven experience in IT staffing, workforce strategy, or talent transformation
• Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities
• Data-driven decision-making and analytics orientation
• Deep understanding of digital, cloud, and data ecosystems
• Strong stakeholder management across global, matrixed organizations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or related field
• MBA or equivalent preferred
• 15+ years of experience in IT services, staffing, or talent strategy
• Demonstrated experience in building talent capabilities in Applications and/or Data & Analytics domains
• Experience in global delivery and multi-geo talent management

Success Metrics

• Revenue growth across Applications and Data & Analytics staffing
• Talent fulfillment speed, quality, and cost efficiency
• Coverage of critical skills (applications + data/AI domains)
• Talent readiness and certification benchmarks
• Utilization and deployment rates
• Client satisfaction and retention

Innovation adoption (AI-led sourcing, talent analytics maturity)

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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