Senior Specialist Project Management

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Petaling Jaya, Petaling, Selangor, MYS
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
The Senior Specialist Project Management will lead and manage complex client projects, ensuring delivery aligns with stakeholder expectations and maintains quality standards, from conception through implementation.
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Your day at NTT DATA

The selected candidate will be responsible for directing the end-to-end Infrastructure setup and Data Implementation initiative for a leading regional financial institution, driving cross-team alignment, governance, and successful delivery within defined timelines

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

  • Develop project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

  • Allocate resources effectively and manage project risks.

  • Monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and adjust plans as needed

Team Management:

  • Build and lead cross-functional project teams.

  • Assign tasks, provide guidance, and foster collaboration.

  • Ensure team members meet project goals.

Budgeting and Financial Management:

  • Create and manage project budgets.

  • Track expenses, approve spending, and optimize resource allocation.

Supplier and Vendor Coordination:

  • Source and manage external suppliers or vendors.

  • Negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of services or products.

Stakeholder Communication:

  • Regularly update clients, executives, and other stakeholders on project status.

  • Address concerns, manage expectations, and maintain positive relationships.

Quality Control and Governance:

  • Adhere to project management governance guidelines.

  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.

  • Implement best practices and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

  • Able to independently manage assigned projects with minimal supervision, including planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and issue resolution across key project activities.

  • Capable of managing both Infrastructure and Data workstreams concurrently.

  • Proven experience in managing multiple vendors and cross-functional teams.

  • Demonstrates strong leadership and decision-making capability.

  • Proactively communicates project status, key issues, and risks in a timely manner, with appropriate tracking and mitigation actions in alignment with the reporting manager.

  • Maintains professional availability during working hours to support project activities and meetings, and communicates planned absences in advance to avoid impact on project delivery.

  • Provides timely and accurate project updates through agreed reporting channels, ensuring adequate visibility for management decision-making.

  • Possesses strong communication skills and is able to speak, understand, and write in English, Malay, and Chinese.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.

  • Certifications (nice to have): PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or equivalent.

  • Experience: 5+ years in project management, IT Project experience essential.

  • Proven experience in managing project deployment and go-live processes.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Familiarity with project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and governance principles.

  • Willing to work at client sites.

  • Possesses own transport.

Workplace type:

On-site Working

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 part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in business or project management
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Advanced project/program management experience in a multinational environment
  • Client engagement experience
  • Understanding of project/program life cycle
  • Competency in project/program change management

NTT DATA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Feedback suggests salary bands and grades are clearly defined, making ranges and promotion criteria easier to understand. Standardized HR processes provide visibility into levels across common delivery roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests the package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options with HSA/FSA eligibility. Global materials emphasize comprehensive insurance and wellbeing as baseline offerings across regions.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Flexible work options, including remote/hybrid arrangements, are highlighted as core benefits and can support work–life balance. Some delivery teams report more manageable hours than strategy consultancies, improving perceived value for time.

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The Company
Brisbane
55,092 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

NTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We're committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. Our R&D investments 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

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