Associate Project Manager (SAP ERP / SuccessFactors)

NTT Limited; Philippines; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an entry‑level Associate Client Project Manager to lead standard client projects. You will interface with stakeholders to move projects from concept to implementation and participate in larger projects under supervision.

The role focuses on managing client satisfaction, timelines, and budget while delivering the agreed solution. Strong communication and collaboration across teams are essential for success in a hybrid workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business and/or project management or related field.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• ITIL certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Interface with project stakeholders from concept to final implementation.
• Support pre‑sales with proposals.
• Ensure delivery within baseline budget and on time with quality criteria.

Skills

Project management basics

Client engagement

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/PM

PMP certification

ITIL certification beneficial

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 Associate Client Project Manager is an entry‑level job within the Client Implementation Project Management job family. The Associate Client Project Manager leads and directs concurrent client projects classified as standard. This role may also be involved in larger‑scale projects supervised by a Senior Project and/or Program Manager. The primary responsibility of the Associate Client Project Manager is to interface with all project stakeholders to take projects from original concept through to final implementation, including handing over to Operations (whether internal to the organization or into the client's support operations).

Key responsibilities

• Interfaces with all project stakeholders to take projects from original concept through to final implementation
• Contributes to the pre‑sales process by providing proposals
• Ensures that the project delivers the as‑sold solution, remains within baseline budget, and is delivered on time while achieving quality criteria and maintaining client satisfaction
• Manages client satisfaction, commitment, and expectations to high service levels and manage escalations adequately
• Manages the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that client requirements are met, timelines are adhered to, and deliverables are achieved
• Ensures effective project planning, stakeholder management, team coordination, risk mitigation, and quality assurance
• Performs any other related task as required

To thrive in this role, you need to have

• Relevant project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute projects from initiation to completion
• Ability to establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients
• Excellent client‑centricity skills and ability to work at client sites
• Ability to manage customer satisfaction, commitment, and expectations to high service levels and manage escalations adequately
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in high‑pressure environments
• Ability to manage urgent asks simultaneously
• Some business acumen and commercial skills
• Collaborative, passionate, strong initiative, self‑driven with a commitment to succeed
• Decisive with good attention to detail
• Applies knowledge and basic problem‑solving techniques to define and resolve problems
• Works on problems of limited scope

Academic qualifications and certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business and/or project management or related field
• Relevant project management certifications preferably PMP required
• ITIL certification is beneficial

Required experience

• Basic entry‑level project management experience preferably in a multinational professional services environment
• Proven client engagement experience
• Basic understanding of the project life cycle
• Basic competency in project change management
• Basic experience managing expectations when balancing alternatives against business and financial constraints

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.

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