Manager - In-life Project

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance

Project Planning: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Identify and manage project dependencies, risks and issues.

What we are looking for

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Project Planning: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Identify and manage project dependencies, risks and issues.
Project Execution: Coordinate and lead project teams, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and within budget. Monitor project progress, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and within budget. Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and take proactive measures to keep the project on track. Conduct regular meetings and provide project updates to stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management: Engage and communicate with stakeholders at all levels to understand project requirements, expectations, and changes. Foster positive relationships and ensure alignment on project objectives. Manage stakeholder feedback, address concerns, and negotiate changes when necessary.
Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively to meet project goals. Coordinate with functional managers to secure necessary resources, including personnel and equipment. Optimize resource utilization and maintain a balanced workload across the project team.
Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and fulfil customer requirements. Implement effective quality assurance processes and conduct regular reviews to identify and address any quality issues. Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure adherence to best practices.
Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies. Proactively monitor and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle. Escalate critical rises to senior management and recommend appropriate action plans.
Project / Programme Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports. Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation is accessible to relevant stakeholders. Facilitate knowledge transfer and lessons learned sessions to improve future project execution.
Project / Program Leadership: Provide Strategic direction and leadership to the project management team. Define and implement project management methodologies, processes and standards to ensure consistent and effective project execution. Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement within the project management function.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
Excellent knowledge and understanding of working within a matrixed global organisation
Excellent project management skills
Assertive in approach coupled with confidence in the area of expertise and the ability to facilitate business conversations
Excellent client engagement and relationship building skills
Ability to persuade, negotiate and influence key stakeholders
Good conceptual insight and ability to think strategically
Excellent ability to establish and manage processes and practices through collaboration and the understanding of business
Ability to manage assigned work processes
Ability to manage urgent and complex tasks simultaneously
Display excellent influencing and negotiating ability
Display credible writing ability motivational and inspirational leaders
Ability to display superior decision-making skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent business acumen knowledge
Strategic thinking abilities
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Project Management
PMP Qualification preferred
Required Experience:
Advanced demonstrable experience working in a similar position in a global organization
Advanced experience overseeing projects through the full life cycle
Advanced demonstrated experience in working closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at different levels in the business
Advanced stakeholder engagement experience at all levels in the organization
Advanced previous experience operationally managing a team

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.