Transportation Consulting, Sr. Manager

NTT America, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA America, Inc. seeks a Transportation Consulting Sr. Manager to lead end-to-end transportation consulting engagements on remote US-based projects. You will drive cost reduction, service improvements, and profitability through data-driven analysis and strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in transportation consulting or TMS implementations, proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint, and experience leading teams. Travel 20-40% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 7+ years leading and delivering transportation sourcing projects or TMS implementations.
• 7+ years applying optimization and simulation techniques to supply chain challenges.
• 7+ years using Excel and PowerPoint for analyses and client presentations.
• 5+ years using data visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI).
• 3+ years leading or managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation consulting engagements, including sourcing, network optimization, and technology initiatives.
• Deliver projects on time, per project plan, and per client expectations.
• Serve as primary client contact throughout project execution.
• Gather data and operational insights; communicate progress and milestones.
• Develop executive-level presentations and client deliverables.
• Coach and develop junior consultants and analysts.
• Travel 20-40% based on project needs.

Skills

Transportation sourcing

Network optimization

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Power BI

Client management

Data visualization

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Master's degree or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Blue Yonder

Jaggaer

Coupa

Keelvar

Oracle

MercuryGate

Samsara

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 Transportation Consulting, Sr. Manager to join our team remotely in the US.

NTT DATA America strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. NTT DATA's Supply Chain Consulting practice combines world-class expertise, leading-edge analytics, and market intelligence to deliver borderless, end-to-end solutions. We provide tailored, fact-based strategies that keep our clients at the forefront of change while forging the future of supply chain. Our top supply chain talent delivers actionable insights and measurable outcomes to some of today’s largest and most complex supply chains

How You'll Help Us:

As a Transportation Consulting Sr. Manager , you will help clients improve transportation performance through analysis-driven strategic and tactical consulting engagements. You will lead transportation sourcing, network optimization, transportation technology, and operational improvement initiatives while delivering measurable business value.

How We Will Help You:

Joining NTT DATA is not only a job, but an opportunity to grow your career. We will equip, enable, and support you through the resources and expertise of our Supply Chain Consulting practice. You will have opportunities to expand your leadership, consulting, analytical, and client management capabilities while delivering increasingly valuable results for our clients.

Why the Role Is Important:

NTT DATA's Transportation consultants work closely with clients to identify opportunities for cost reduction, service improvement, network optimization, transportation procurement, and technology transformation. This role is critical in helping organizations make data-driven transportation decisions that improve efficiency, profitability, and customer service.

Once You Are Here, You Will:

• Play a hands-on role in managing and delivering transportation consulting solutions to clients.

• Deliver successful projects according to project plans, NTT DATA methodology, and client expectations.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project execution.

• Interface with clients to acquire business data, information, and operational insights.

• Alert clients to upcoming resource and data requirements.

• Keep clients informed of project progress and key milestones.

• Develop effective executive-level presentation materials and client deliverables.

• Manage and coordinate project personnel and consulting resources.

• Identify and apply quantitative techniques to improve transportation performance and profitability.

• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve NTT DATA methodologies, tools, and capabilities.

• Coach, mentor, and develop junior consultants and analysts.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and leadership.

• Travel 20%-40% based on project requirements and client needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Business, Science, Mathematics, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience leading and delivering transportation sourcing projects and/or transportation management system implementations.

• 7+ years of experience applying optimization and simulation techniques to solve transportation and supply chain challenges.

• 7+ years of experience utilizing Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and client presentations.

• 7+ years of experience applying quantitative methods and analytical tools to transportation decision-making.

• 5+ years of experience using data visualization platforms such as Tableau or Power BI

• 3+ years of experience leading or managing junior staff members.

• Willingness and ability to travel 20%-40% based on project requirements and client demand.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree or MBA.

• Consulting experience.

• Experience with transportation procurement and sourcing optimization.

• Experience with transportation management systems and transportation analytics solutions.

• Experience supporting large-scale supply chain transformation initiatives.

Experience Working with the Following Tools Is a Plus:

• Procurement optimization tools (e.g., Blue Yonder, Jaggaer, Coupa, Keelvar).

• Transportation Management Systems (Oracle, Blue Yonder, BluJay, Korber (MercuryGate) , Manhattan Associates).

• Transportation modeling tools (e.g., Blue Yonder Transportation Modeler, Korner (MercuryGate) MultiModal Optimization).

• Fleet Management and Routing and scheduling tools (e.g., Descartes, Bringg, OnFleet, Samsara etc).

Ideal Mindset:

The ideal Transportation Consulting Manager is a collaborative, analytical, and client-focused leader who combines strategic thinking with strong quantitative capabilities. This individual demonstrates business acumen, problem-solving expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders while building trust and credibility with clients. They are committed to delivering measurable business outcomes and developing high-performing consulting teams.

Must Reside in the US