Data Delivery Director

NTT DATA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Ireland is seeking a Data Delivery Director in Dublin to lead, shape and execute complex data programmes. You will own end-to-end delivery across large-scale data, analytics and AI initiatives, operating as the senior escalation point and trusted advisor to CxO stakeholders.

You'll oversee governance, risk, and financial performance while driving commercial value and long-term partnership growth across portfolios up to €50m. A collaborative, client-focused leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of data delivery teams and high-value data initiatives.
• Track record engaging CxO stakeholders and senior partners.
• Experience delivering complex data programmes up to €50m+ value.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale data, analytics and AI portfolios with end-to-end accountability.
• Manage multi-programme delivery with focus on client outcomes and commercial success.
• Own programme financials, governance, risk, and stakeholder reporting.
• Mentor and develop cross-functional data teams across geographies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

CxO stakeholder engagement

Data delivery leadership

Programme governance

Risk management

Tools

Agile (SAFe/MSP)

Data platforms & analytics

Job description

Req ID: 383482

Competitive salary | Dublin, Ireland

At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company’s growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.

NTT DATA is currently looking for a Data Delivery Director in Dublin for our growing team in Ireland.

We are looking for a Data Delivery Director, responsible for leading, shaping (incl. commercials, scope definition, outcomes, teams, skills) and executing complex data programmes. The Director will be accountable for high-risk, high-value data delivery, have the ability to operate across the full data delivery lifecycle, and have the leadership experience to be the senior escalation point and leader within data delivery teams.

The team you'll be working with:

You will join NTT DATA Ireland's Data Practice, a specialist data team delivering enterprise-scale data platforms, analytics and data-led transformation for clients.

As part of the growing NTT DATA Ireland’s Data Practice, you will have a leadership role, and lead our complex data deliveries, helping clients move beyond traditional data work to driving high-impact, value-focused business outcomes through data.

You will lead and work alongside data leaders, data architects, data engineers, platform specialists and consultants across the entire span of the Data Practice’s services and offerings to shape high-impact deals, lead execution and safely deliver client outcomes.

The role carries full accountability for end-to-end programme delivery, financial performance, client satisfaction, and strategic growth across portfolios of up to €50m. You will operate as a trusted advisor to CxO stakeholders, ensuring high-quality outputs, predictable delivery while driving commercial value and long-term partnership growth.

You thrive in an environment that embraces collaboration with clients and internal teams to plan and execute projects on time and within budget to realise the value of data as a strategic asset.

What you'll be doing:

Data delivery leadership

• Lead large-scale, complex data, analytics and AI portfolios (€30m+) with full accountability for delivery performance, governance, quality, and client & financial outcomes.
• Oversee multiple concurrent programmes and projects, ensuring alignment to client strategy and contractual commitments.
• Maintain a proactive, ‘no surprises’ delivery culture with strong forecasting, risk management, and transparent stakeholder reporting.

Client and executive engagement

• Build and sustain trusted, senior-level relationships (CxO and Director-level) within organisations across market sectors.
• Achieve high client satisfaction through consistent, high-quality delivery and strategic partnerships.
• Act as a senior escalation point, resolving complex commercial, operational and delivery challenges.

Commercial and financial management

• Own programme financial performance, including budget control, margin management, forecasting, and cost modelling.
• Manage contractual obligations across a range of contracting models, including across outcome-focused data delivery and data product contractual approaches.
• Support pre-sales and bid activity, ensuring delivery validation, mobilisation readiness, and realistic commercial modelling.
• Collaborate with Client Partners to identify and drive growth and account expansion opportunities.

Governance and assurance

• Ensure robust application of data delivery governance, assurance, and reporting frameworks, being able to operate independently of senior leadership whilst keeping senior leadership engaged at the appropriate points in delivery.
• Implement and monitor KPIs aligned to client outcomes and business objectives.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, change control, quality, and configuration management.

Leadership and capability development

• Lead cross-disciplinary, globally distributed data teams across internal service lines and partner ecosystems.
• Drive high-performance data team culture through structured objective setting, feedback, development, and performance management.
• Secure and mobilise appropriate data and AI resources in collaboration with Practices and Service Lines.
• Foster continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing from data deliveries to elevate benefits for future clients and NTT DATA.

What experience you'll bring:

• Strong leadership experience of leading and inspiring data delivery teams, growing robust data practices, and creating an environment for data talent growth.
• Market-leadership and pioneering data leadership experience, demonstrable through conferences, articles or similar thought leadership.
• Experience leading and delivering complex data deliveries for Tier 1 clients – from leading to shaping to executing (incl. market, client, commercial, outcome and team management) – delivery programmes for clients’ most complex data challenges.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in mixed technical and business teams.
• Proven track record of leading complex data and AI programmes and portfolios up to €50m in value.
• Extensive experience engaging and influencing CxO stakeholders, and leading globally-distributed, multi-supplier, and client data teams.
• Advanced stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution capabilities and experience.
• Strong commercial acumen, including financial modelling, margin management, and experience across multiple contracting approaches.
• Practical experience with Agile, Scaled Agile, MSP, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and risk with a forward-looking, solution-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Our people are the most critical component of our long-term success and their health and wellbeing are our priority. You will enjoy a comprehensive, locally competitive benefits package.

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

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