Programme Manager at NTT Ltd.

The role of IT Projects Management is to develop and direct the planning / strategic planning of multiple projects. They oversee the coordination of employees and resources required to successfully complete projects.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure.
• Manages the planning, development, and implementation of assigned company projects and new business development using the Project Management Institute (PMI) methods aligned with the lean Agile execution process.
• Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making and planning for major strategic initiatives.
• Creates schedules and follows up with project managers to ensure that each phase of a project proceeds as planned.
• Makes presentations to leadership and company executives concerning different phases of a project.
• Manages the scope of work, objectives, quality deliverables, resources, risks, and other project management activities.
• Lead the operational contribution to proposal development and business development activities at a project level.
• Oversee a portfolio or program of projects and ensure client-specific requirements are met and/or reflected.
• Manages the executed contract and financial aspects of assigned projects, including reviewing study budgets and expenses.
• Maintains and evaluates project progress by maintaining timelines and other tracking/analysis tools.
• Lead and ensure consistency in contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive performance improvement, operational efficiencies, and innovative strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles
• Good budgeting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deep understanding of IT services environment and technologies
• Ability to lead and manage a team of managers
• Demonstrated client engagement skills coupled with the ability to conduct presentations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive in approach with have high levels of motivation, being a self-starter with good planning and organizing skills
• Methodical and analytical and good attention to detail
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and work in a matrix environment

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of study, e.g. business, economics, or communications
• Relevant certifications, e.g. PMI, SAFe

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated leadership and management experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering IT projects
• Experience delivering projects using an agile methodology – SAFe would be an advantage
• Experience in managing teams, including line management
• Experience interacting with client stakeholders on planning, progress tracking, communication, and escalation activities
• Experience interacting with executive stakeholders and providing feedback in steering committee meetings
• Good background on what is technically required to deliver IT projects