Senior Specialist Project 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. Your day at NTT DATA The selected candidate will be responsible for directing the end-to-end Infrastructure setup and Data Implementation initiative for a leading regional financial institution, driving cross-team alignment, governance, and successful delivery within defined timelines Key Responsibilities: Project Planning and Execution: Develop project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Allocate resources effectively and manage project risks. Monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and adjust plans as needed Team Management: Build and lead cross-functional project teams. Assign tasks, provide guidance, and foster collaboration. Ensure team members meet project goals. Budgeting and Financial Management: Create and manage project budgets. Track expenses, approve spending, and optimize resource allocation. Supplier and Vendor Coordination: Source and manage external suppliers or vendors. Negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of services or products. Stakeholder Communication: Regularly update clients, executives, and other stakeholders on project status. Address concerns, manage expectations, and maintain positive relationships. Quality Control and Governance: Adhere to project management governance guidelines. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards. Implement best practices and continuous improvement. Requirements: Able to independently manage assigned projects with minimal supervision, including planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and issue resolution across key project activities. Capable of managing both Infrastructure and Data workstreams concurrently. Proven experience in managing multiple vendors and cross-functional teams. Demonstrates strong leadership and decision-making capability. Proactively communicates project status, key issues, and risks in a timely manner, with appropriate tracking and mitigation actions in alignment with the reporting manager. Maintains professional availability during working hours to support project activities and meetings, and communicates planned absences in advance to avoid impact on project delivery. Provides timely and accurate project updates through agreed reporting channels, ensuring adequate visibility for management decision-making. Possesses strong communication skills and is able to speak, understand, and write in English, Malay, and Chinese. Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field. Certifications (nice to have): PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or equivalent. Experience: 5+ years in project management, IT Project experience essential. Proven experience in managing project deployment and go-live processes. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and governance principles. Willing to work at client sites. Possesses own transport. Workplace type : On-site 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 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 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. Apply today. Third parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers or candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. 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