Director, Internal Projects (Asia Pacific)

NTT DATA, Inc.; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking a Director, Internal Projects to lead strategic programs, plan and deliver projects within scope, budget and timeline.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage resources, and apply proven project management methodologies to drive success. This role focuses on building a positive team culture, supporting growth, and promoting clear communication across stakeholders, ensuring high performance and cohesive execution across programs in a hybrid working

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of working within a matrixed global organization.
• Extensive project management skills and methodology experience.
• Assertive, confident in facilitating business conversations.
• Strong engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate and influence key stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with ability to drive organizational priorities.
• Proven ability to establish and manage processes through collaboration.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Project/Program Management; certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defines program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develops comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Leads cross-functional teams, manages dependencies and risks, and ensures milestones are met within budget.
• Engages stakeholders at all levels, communicates changes, and negotiates adjustments as needed.
• Allocates resources, coordinates with functional managers, and optimizes workloads.
• Ensures deliverables meet quality standards and customer requirements; collaborates with QA.
• Identifies risks and develops mitigation strategies; escalates critical issues as needed.
• Maintains project documentation and enables knowledge transfer and lessons learned.
• Provides strategic direction, defines PM methodologies and fosters a culture of excellence.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project / Program Management

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.

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 Director, Internal Projects is a leadership role, responsible for the planning, execution and delivering of strategic programs, managing multiple related projects within scope, budget, and timeline.

This role collaborates with cross functional teams, manage resources, and ensure program success by utilizing effective project management methodologies.

This leadership role has the core responsibility for fostering a positive team culture, supporting the growth of the team, and promoting communication and collaboration, thereby creating an environment that drives high performance and ensures a motivated and cohesive project team.

Key responsibilities:

• Defines program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develops comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Identifies and manages project dependencies, risks and issues.
• Coordinates and leads project teams, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and within budget. Monitors project progress, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and within budget. Monitors project progress, identifies potential roadblocks, and takes proactive measures to keep the project on track. Conducts regular meetings and provides project updates to stakeholders.
• Engages and communicates with stakeholders at all levels to understand project requirements, expectations, and changes. Fosters positive relationships and ensures alignment on project objectives. Manages stakeholder feedback, addresses concerns, and negotiates changes when necessary.
• Allocates resources effectively to meet project goals. Coordinates with functional managers to secure necessary resources, including personnel and equipment. Optimizes resource utilization and maintains a balanced workload across the project team.
• Ensures project deliverables meet quality standards and fulfils customer requirements. Implements effective quality assurance processes and conducts regular reviews to identify and address any quality issues. Collaborates with the quality assurance team to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Identifies project risks and develops risk mitigation strategies. Proactively monitors and manages risks throughout the project lifecycle. Escalates critical risks to senior management and recommends appropriate action plans.
• Maintains comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports. Ensures accurate and up-to-date documentation is accessible to relevant stakeholders. Facilitates knowledge transfer and lessons learnt sessions to improve future project execution.
• Provides strategic direction and leadership to the project management team. Defines and implements project management methodologies, processes and standards to ensure consistent and effective project execution. Fosters a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement within the project management function.
• Provides guidance and support to team members by offering coaching and mentoring. Helps them develop their skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. Encourages professional growth and provide learning opportunities

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Significant knowledge and understanding of working within a matrixed global organization.
• Significant project management skills.
• Assertive in approach coupled with confidence in the area of expertise and the ability to facilitate business conversations.
• Significant engagement and relationship building skills.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate and influence key stakeholders.
• Excellent conceptual insight and ability to think strategically.
• Excellent ability to establish and manage processes and practices through collaboration and the understanding of business.
• Excellent ability to manage urgent and complex tasks simultaneously.
• Significant leadership skills with superior decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent business acumen knowledge.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Project / Program Management or related field desired.
• Relevant Project / Program Certification(s) preferred.

Required experience:

• Significant demonstrable experience working in a similar position in a global organization.
• Significant experience overseeing projects through the full life cycle.
• Significant Demonstrated experience in working closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at different levels in the business.
• Significant stakeholder engagement experience at all levels in the organization.
• Significant previous experience operationally managing a team.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

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 70 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.