Senior Project Manager

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The Senior Project Manager is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for the planning, execution and delivering of complex programs within scope, budget, and timeline. 

The role manages multiple related projects, coordinating cross functional teams, managing resources, and ensuring the program's success by utilizing effective project management methodologies.

• Drives the execution of digital-related IT projects and programs
• Ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Engages with key stakeholders to drive project / program success.
• Oversees a program portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Clearly articulates complex ideas to diverse audiences and navigates disagreements and finds win-win solutions.
• Builds consensus among stakeholders with varying interests.
• Tracks, monitors and reports on program and project progress to ensure successful execution
• Contributes to the establishment and maintains an organized framework for managing projects.
• Defines project / program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Contributes to the development of project / program plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Identifies and manages project / program dependencies, risks and issues.
• Identifies potential roadblocks and takes proactive measures to keep the project / program on track.
• Conducts regular meetings and provides project / program updates to stakeholders.
• Engages and communicates with key stakeholders to understand project / program requirements, expectations, and changes.
• Fosters positive relationships and ensures alignment on project / program objectives.
• Allocates resources effectively to meet project / program goals.
• Ensures project / program deliverables meets quality standards and fulfils customer requirements.
• Identifies project risks and develops risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitates knowledge transfer and lessons learned sessions to improve future program execution.
• Performs any other relevant task as required.

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of working within a matrixed global organization
• Advanced project management skills.
• Assertive in approach coupled with confidence in the area of expertise and the ability to facilitate business conversations.
• Advanced client engagement and relationship building skills.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate and influence key stakeholders.
• Good conceptual insight and ability to think strategically.
• Excellent ability to establish and manage processes and practices through collaboration and the understanding of business.
• Advanced ability to manage urgent and complex tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to display superior decision-making skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced business acumen knowledge.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business management or a related field
• Professional Project Management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2
• Understanding of digital operations in Finance and HR systems will benefit but not a requirement
• Solid proficiency in standard office and project management software, such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Visio
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies i.e. familiarity with the Service Now SNI/SPM tool will be beneficial

• +5 years of project management experience
• Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines
• Proven success working with all levels of management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Advanced experience overseeing projects through the full life cycle.
• Advanced demonstrable experience working in a similar position in a global organization.
• Advanced demonstrated experience in working closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at different levels in the business.

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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. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. 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 also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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