IT Associate Director - Full Time

NTT DATA North America; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA North America is seeking an IT Associate Director to lead 24x7 IT service desk operations in Noida, UP, India. You will oversee SLA/KPI attainment, drive service improvements, and manage cross-functional teams and client relationships.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in service desk, 2+ years in delivery, strong communication, and budget management. Leadership experience and graduate degree preferred, with emphasis on mentoring and process optimization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Service Desk experience with 2 years in delivery management.
• Sound industry domain knowledge.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• People and stakeholder management.
• Budget and cost pyramid management.
• Transition and project management.
• Ability to multi-task in a heterogeneous environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7 operations oversight and manage delivery of services.
• Manage customer and stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Analyze problems with the team and propose solutions.
• Drive service improvement and cost productivity initiatives.
• Mentor and develop team members; reduce attrition.
• Lead cross-functional projects and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Service Desk experience

Delivery management

Communication skills

People management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Transition management

Project management

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

MS Visio

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

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,

We are currently seeking a IT Associate Director - Full Time to join our team in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (IN-UP), India (IN).

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for SLA’s & KPI’s
• Responsible for customer/stakeholder relationship management.
• Analyze the problem with the team and counterparts and suggest a solution
• Responsible for Service Improvement plans and Continuous improvement plans.
• Responsible for Cost Savings and Productivity Improvement initiatives
• Participate in business/people related projects
• Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills.
• Demonstrates ability and success working in a team environment.
• Exhibits passion and alignment with our vision, values & operating principles.
• Provide cross functional support
• Managing 24x7 Operations
• Responsible for the performance of the teams, team leads
• Responsible in terms of best practice sharing, team building exercises, guidance and mentoring team member
• Responsible for upskilling / cross skilling team members
• People attrition management.

Requirements for this role include

• Must have 8 plus solid years of Service Desk experience, 2 years in managing delivery for service desk.
• Sound Industry Domain Knowledge
• Strong Communication & Presentation skills
• People Management skills
• Stakeholder management.
• Budget / Cost pyramid management
• Transition management
• Project management
• Exceptional listening abilities and detail oriented
• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in heterogeneous environment
• Possesses knowledge of Microsoft Applications like MS Visio MS Excel & MS Power point etc.

Leadership & Team Management

• Provides direct supervision to a large team of operational, production, sales, service or administrative team members, or a small staff of professional-level team members.
• Work is guided by operational and project objectives.
• Sets and communicates clear expectations for work outcomes and manages performance.
• First-level leader of non-exempt, exempt and first-level Supervisors.
• Provides guidance and recommendations that drive results to improve business processes and client service delivery.
• Manages the coordination of activities of a section or group with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and team members.
• May lead cross functional projects or processes.
• Typically requires 8-10 years relevant experience. Includes 1-3 years managerial/ leadership experience.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Experienced leadership and team building skills.
• Experienced project management skills.
• Moderate knowledge of product lines, technical knowledge.
• Strong client service skills.
• Experienced in developing and leading a team to deliver key business results.

Preferences

• Optional (nice-to-have’s)
• ITIL foundation certified
• 6 sigma certifications
• Project Management certified
• Client management skills

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

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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