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The Director, Internal Projects is a leadership role, responsible for the planning, execution and delivering of strategic programs, managing multiple related projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
This role collaborates with cross functional teams, manage resources, and ensure program success by utilizing effective project management methodologies.
This leadership role has the core responsibility for fostering a positive team culture, supporting the growth of the team, and promoting communication and collaboration, thereby creating an environment that drives high performance and ensures a motivated and cohesive project team.
- Defines program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develops comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Identifies and manages project dependencies, risks and issues.
- Coordinates and leads project teams, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and within budget. Monitors project progress, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and within budget. Monitors project progress, identifies potential roadblocks, and takes proactive measures to keep the project on track. Conducts regular meetings and provides project updates to stakeholders.
- Engages and communicates with stakeholders at all levels to understand project requirements, expectations, and changes. Fosters positive relationships and ensures alignment on project objectives. Manages stakeholder feedback, addresses concerns, and negotiates changes when necessary.
- Allocates resources effectively to meet project goals. Coordinates with functional managers to secure necessary resources, including personnel and equipment. Optimizes resource utilization and maintains a balanced workload across the project team.
- Ensures project deliverables meet quality standards and fulfils customer requirements. Implements effective quality assurance processes and conducts regular reviews to identify and address any quality issues. Collaborates with the quality assurance team to ensure adherence to best practices.
- Identifies project risks and develops risk mitigation strategies. Proactively monitors and manages risks throughout the project lifecycle. Escalates critical risks to senior management and recommends appropriate action plans.
- Maintains comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports. Ensures accurate and up-to-date documentation is accessible to relevant stakeholders. Facilitates knowledge transfer and lessons learnt sessions to improve future project execution.
- Provides strategic direction and leadership to the project management team. Defines and implements project management methodologies, processes and standards to ensure consistent and effective project execution. Fosters a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement within the project management function.
- Provides guidance and support to team members by offering coaching and mentoring. Helps them develop their skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. Encourages professional growth and provide learning opportunities
- Significant knowledge and understanding of working within a matrixed global organization.
- Significant project management skills.
- Assertive in approach coupled with confidence in the area of expertise and the ability to facilitate business conversations.
- Significant engagement and relationship building skills.
- Ability to persuade, negotiate and influence key stakeholders.
- Excellent conceptual insight and ability to think strategically.
- Excellent ability to establish and manage processes and practices through collaboration and the understanding of business.
- Excellent ability to manage urgent and complex tasks simultaneously.
- Significant leadership skills with superior decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent business acumen knowledge.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Project / Program Management or related field desired.
- Relevant Project / Program Certification(s) preferred.
- Significant demonstrable experience working in a similar position in a global organization.
- Significant experience overseeing projects through the full life cycle.
- Significant Demonstrated experience in working closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at different levels in the business.
- Significant stakeholder engagement experience at all levels in the organization.
- Significant previous experience operationally managing a team.
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Hybrid WorkingAbout 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 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as
established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each
year in R&D.
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Skills Required
- Significant experience in a similar position within a global organization
- Significant experience overseeing projects through the full life cycle
- Experience working with internal and external stakeholders at different organizational levels
- Significant stakeholder engagement experience
- Previous experience operationally managing a team
- Strong project and program management skills
- Leadership and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Project or Program Management or a related field
- Relevant project or program management certifications
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