Technical Project Manager

NTT DATA•Charlotte, NC

5d•Remote

About The Position

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 Technical Project Manager to join our team in the United States (US). Candidates must currently be a legal resident of the United States. A successful Technology Project Manager at NTT DATA in the BFSI Consuting Practice: has responsibility to drive positive outcomes for strategic technology objectives from scope definition, planning and execution ensuring an overall successful delivery. is responsible for providing oversight and leadership for technology projects of varying sizes, including transformational initiatives, with a focus on risk identification and remediation. influences and leads change initiatives. is responsible for program financials, resource management and allocation, project health, and executive reporting. demonstrates consulting acumen through strong client relationships, problem solving and exceptional communication.

Requirements

Project Management experience in a technology environment
Experience with both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies
Proven track record of excellent project delivery, bringing the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage work in a dynamic complex environment
Partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders at all levels to manage, inform and influence outcomes
Desire and ability to develop project deliverables with the ability to coach and develop high-performing project teams
Executive level verbal and written communication skills, ability to translate technical jargon into simplified and concise communications
Executive presence: highly articulate and demonstrates
Ability to travel to client locations (20-40%) as needed for key meetings and implementation events
Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience
3+ years of Project Management experience in a technology environment
3+ years of project delivery, bringing the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage work in a dynamic complex environment
3+ years of experience with both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies

Nice To Haves

Prior technology or business consulting experience
Experience delivering project in the Banking and Financial Services Industry
Demonstrated understanding of business and technology organization, resources, priorities, and needs
Experience implementing initiatives within a multi-vendor, matrixed organization
Strong skills in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Project)
Strong grasp of project management and technology development lifecycle

Responsibilities

Provides leadership to direct and oversee the scoping, planning and implementation of technology initiatives
Partners closely with technology leaders, business leaders and subject matter experts to develop project execution strategies, plans and timelines
Defines, develops and implements an effective project operating model and governance framework to drive consistency of delivery
Builds relationships and collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure delivery of commitments
Proactively monitors and addresses any risks or issues that could compromise on-time delivery, escalating as needed to minimize impacts
Facilitates and leads project meetings to solicit and provide status updates to key stakeholders, technology and business leadership
Creates, executes and monitors project communication, quality and change management strategies
Manages project deadlines, budgets, delivery and acceptance of required deliverables ensuring high quality
Adheres to client project management and technology delivery lifecycle processes, standards and guidelines