Client relations manager h1.location_city

Req ID: 347553

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, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Client Delivery Executive to join our team in Bay Area, CA, California (US-CA), United States (US).

Position Overview:

As a Client Delivery Executive II at NTT DATA, you will lead cross-functional delivery with a focus on client transformation, delivery excellence, profitable growth, cost reductions, and building high-performance teams. This role demands exceptional leadership, deep HiTech industry experience, a change agent mentality, and a proven track record in delivering complex digital IT solutions.

The position is for client site Bay Area, CA.

Responsibilities:

Operations:

• Accountable for end-to-end delivery of NTT DATA services for a specific client.
• Ensure adherence to contractual commitments.
• Monitor delivery quality and client satisfaction through direct interactions with key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain Crisis Management/Disaster Plans.
• Implement project mitigation plans for yellow or red deliverables.
• Conduct Customer Governance meetings.
• Manage Outage/Escalation/Missed SLA incidents.
• Implement and execute automation and efficiency programs.
• Drive client improvement plans to enhance satisfaction.
• Utilize automation for repetitive tasks to boost performance and service quality.
• Possess a deep understanding of the delivery life cycle.

Financials:

• Ensure accurate and timely revenue/cost/margin forecasts for assigned accounts.
• Manage costs in alignment with annual operating plans and point of sale.
• Develop action plans to close forecast gaps.
• Manage account ramp-up/ramp-down resources efficiently.

Sales & Relationship:

• Collaborate with Client Executive to develop customer relationships, grow and expand the services footprint from NTT for the client, and manage risks.
• Excel in customer relationship management at CXO levels, presenting operations and strategic reviews to senior stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic delivery advisor to the executive leadership team.
• Manage Sales Enablement, ensuring integration with delivery teams.
• Leverage broader NTT DATA capabilities and resources strategically.
• Interface with customer architecture teams and senior leadership on emerging technologies.

Governance:

• Serve as the main contact for client operations leadership.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Stay informed about global industry trends and their impact on IT services.

Organization:

• Apply best practices in organizational change management.
• Solve large, enterprise problems through matrixed organizations.
• Guide delivery leaders to align service offerings properly.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of direct reports, providing feedback through coaching and the NTT DATA performance management process.
• Coach and mentor a large team of delivery leaders responsible for daily client operations.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Cybersecurity.
• 5+ years of experience working in the HiTech Industry with HiTech customers.
• 8+ years of experience in transitioning and managing Application, Public/Private Cloud, Infrastructure, Security, Workspace and Consulting services.
• 8+ years of experience managing a highly leveraged service environment.
• Digital Transformation experience leveraging AI to refine knowledge insights.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with ITIL Service Framework v4.
• Experience in IT support and production escalations, including incident response and change lifecycles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones.
• Extensive experience with ServiceNow

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $200K. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

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