Project Director

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.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Director with 15+ years of IT program delivery expertise to lead large-scale transformation initiatives. This strategic role demands a seasoned executive capable of delivering complex cloud migration and infrastructure modernization programs spanning multiple technical workstreams. The successful candidate will own end-to-end delivery accountability, ensuring alignment across infrastructure and data modernization domains while maintaining executive governance, quality standards, and commercial discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of large-scale programs spanning infrastructure and data transformation workstreams. Ensure all milestones, quality gates, budget targets, and client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Provide regular executive reporting to client steering committees and internal leadership. Present program health, risks, decisions, and performance metrics with clarity and transparency.
• Establish and maintain delivery assurance frameworks. Monitor program KPIs, enforce quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across all delivery teams.
• Proactively identify, assess, and escalate program risks and issues. Lead issue resolution workshops and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard delivery outcomes.
• Manage relationships with C-level clients, vendor partners, and internal stakeholders. Facilitate alignment on program scope, priorities, and trade-offs through clear, structured communication.
• Own contract management, SOW interpretation, and change control processes. Protect commercial margins while maintaining client satisfaction through transparent scope governance.
• Maintain rigorous financial tracking across all cost centers. Monitor burn rate, forecast costs, manage contingencies, and ensure budget accountability at the program level.
• Oversee third-party vendor performance, contracts, and SLAs. Ensure vendor contributions align with program schedule and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of IT program and project delivery experience
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on delivery leadership in large-scale transformation programs, cloud migration initiatives, or managed delivery environments
• Proven experience delivering programs with budgets of $5M+ spanning multiple geographic locations and/or organizational units
• Expert-level competency in program governance frameworks, delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid), and risk management disciplines
• Strong background in infrastructure modernization and/or cloud migration governance (AWS, Azure, GCP, or equivalent platforms)
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex vendor and technology partner relationships
• Excellent executive presence and communication skills; ability to present to C-level audiences
• Track record of delivering programs on schedule and within budget while maintaining quality and client satisfaction

Preferred Qualifications

• Google Cloud Certified — Cloud Digital Leader
• Google Cloud Certified — Professional Cloud Architect
• Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification
• Program Management Professional (PgMP®) certification
• Experience in IT services delivery at global consulting or managed services organizations
• Experience leading programs in financial services, telecommunications, or enterprise technology sectors