Senior Director, Corporate Strategy and CEO Office

NTT DATA, Inc.; Karnataka; Hybrid; INR 25,00,000 - 35,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology services provider is seeking a Senior Director of Strategic Advisory to lead and mentor a team while providing high-level strategic guidance. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in market analysis, strategic planning, and business development within a technology environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid setting, focusing on innovation and business performance.

Qualifications

• Vast expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, and business development.
• Solid leadership and team management capability.
• Ability to assess project profitability considering costs and revenues.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad strategic guidance to leadership and drive business performance.
• Identify trends and challenges to capitalize on growth areas.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis.

Skills

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Business development

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Senior Director, Strategic Advisory is a leadership role, responsible collaborating closely with senior leadership to provide high-level guidance on critical business decisions and supporting the development of innovative strategies that enhance the organization's competitive positioning and market share. The role is pivotal in assessing market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and mitigating potential challenges, all while ensuring alignment with our company's long‑term goals. This role necessitates strong leadership skills, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and a talent for fostering a collaborative and high‑performing culture across the team(s) within their remit.

Key responsibilities

• Provides broad strategic guidance, analysis, and recommendations to the leadership team, while collaborating cross‑functionally to drive business performance and innovation.
• Identifies emerging industry trends and competitive landscapes to anticipate challenges and capitalize on growth areas.
• Contributes to the definition, refinement and communication of the company's strategic vision to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducts comprehensive market research and analysis to identify potential growth markets, customer segments, and new business opportunities.
• Assesses the competitive landscape, including evaluating competitors' strengths, weaknesses, and market positioning.
• Provides actionable insights based on market intelligence to guide strategic decisions.
• Identifies and evaluates potential partnerships, collaborations, and acquisitions that align with the company's strategic goals.
• Identifies opportunities for revenue diversification and expansion into new markets.
• Contributes to the development of financial models and projections for strategic initiatives.
• Evaluates the financial feasibility and potential risks associated with strategic projects.
• Monitors and assesses the financial performance of existing initiatives against strategic objectives.
• Provides strategic guidance and insights to support the development of new products, services, and initiatives.
• Act as an internal thought leader, sharing insights and recommendations through presentations, reports, and discussions.
• Leads and mentors a team of strategic analysts and advisors, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

To thrive in this role, you need to have

• Vast expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, and business development.
• Excellent business acumen with a deep understanding of market dynamics and strategic planning.
• Excellent analytical skills, with proficiency in using data and analytics to inform strategic choices and validate hypotheses.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Solid leadership and team management capability.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and changing environment.
• Vast mix of strategic thinking, leadership, and technical skills to effectively guide the organization's strategic direction and decision‑making.
• Highly skilled in creating and analysing different scenarios to anticipate potential outcomes and develop contingency plans.
• Ability to assess the potential profitability of various projects and initiatives, considering costs, revenues, and margins.
• Vast knowledge of budgeting processes and strategic allocation of resources to maximise returns.
• Vast understanding of global market dynamics, cultural differences, and international expansion strategies.

Academic qualifications and certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Advanced degree (MBA) is preferred.

Required experience

• Significantly vast experience gained in a similar role within a global services technology organization.
• Significantly vast proven track record of successfully driving strategic initiatives and achieving business outcomes.
• Significantly vast experience gained in a senior strategic advisory role, ideally within a relevant industry.
• Significantly vast experience in building complex financial models to evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives, investments, and business decisions.
• Significantly vast experience leading and managing a team of strategic advisory / planning professionals.

Workplace type

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimise and transform for long‑term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organisations 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. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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