Emerging Telco Solutions Architect Manager

Job Description Make an impact with NTT DATAJoin 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 DATAThe Manager, Go-to-Market (GTM) Practice Solutions usually operates in a small country environment and takes guidance from the Leadership Team, globally and particularly within region.The primary objective of this position is to implement and manage a consistent and sustainable practice aligned to and in support of the overall business strategy. This employee will fulfil business development, practice development and product management functions that accelerate success within the assigned geography / practice. He/she ensures that the practice is grown in line with the global solutions and services strategy.What you'll be doingKey Roles and Responsibilities:Assist with the creation of the strategy for their practice that will enable continuous integration and continuous delivery.Manage the transformation and growth for selling the particular practice across the assigned geography and portfolio and/or solution.Owns and optimizes the solution portfolio investment for the owned business solutions for their clients, aligning with the business strategies and priorities.Identify and create demand for solutions that drive sales and ensure the financial viability for deployment, preparing and reviewing cost estimates.Manage a team of individual contributors and ensure performance goals are constantly reviewed and achieved.Facilitate regular practitioner or delivery training activities on relevant topics and subject matter.Support and maintain a community of practice where information and best practices can be shared.Collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders to create, implement and manage a technology roadmap that articulates the positioning, capabilities and features for enablement of delivery capability.Work with relevant stakeholders to document and manage the formal plan of record including business outcomes, release plan, investment plan, resource plan, assumptions, risks and issues.Conduct solution design reviews to ensure capacity to provide the solution and the profitability to the business, whilst ensuring client requirements are met.Assist with the development the service level agreements (SLA) and conduct the required reviews to ensure deliverables are met.Implement standards and tools for new solution architecture and deliver continuous delivery frameworks that will promote and establish a reliable and competitive practice.Recommend continuous integration for tooling to support regions with automated build, test and deployment with a focus on continuous improvement in quality delivery.Specify market requirements for current and future products or solutions by conducting market research supported by client engagement sessions.Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:Good knowledge of the business and products / solutionsAbility to own and mature the relationship with their clients to achieve high levels of client satisfactionDemonstrate good persuasion and influence abilityGood management and leadership skills and are able to think at a conceptual levelPossess good communication skills (both verbally and written)Ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders at a senior levelDomain expertise of the solution marketAcademic Qualifications and Certifications:Relevant Bachelor’s degreeRelevant certificationsRequired Experience:Advanced experience in a pre-sales/sales roleAdvanced experience managing and leading a team of technical and non-technical individualsAdvanced experience in a technical roleAdvanced experience in proposal writingAdvanced budget management experienceAdvanced project management experienceAdvanced business development experienceWorkplace type: Hybrid WorkingAbout NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.Equal Opportunity EmployerNTT 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. 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