Senior Project Manager - Application Modernization.

NTT DATA Services 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 Senior Project Manager - Application Modernization. to join our team in Vancouver, British Columbia (CA-BC), Canada (CA).

How You’ll Help Us:

As an Application Modernization Project Manager, you will manage the digital transformation of the applications companies rely on to serve their customers. Our clients need to have their business transformed to succeed in an increasingly complex and competitive marketplace.

You will help us by being responsible for managing all aspects of projects throughout the project lifecycles Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control and Closure. Using cutting edge project management methodologies, you will ensure developers are in places to succeed and product owners are thrilled with delivery. You will be responsible for ensuring that requirements for your projects are fulfilled with excellence.

Why the Role is Important:

You will be responsible for making sure we deliver what we promise when we promise it. Our clients need to know they can trust the products and services NTT DATA delivers and you will maintain our reputation for reliability. At the same time, we will make sure to equip you with the skills and resources you need to exceed expectations in our projects.

Once You Are Here, You Will:

• Conduct proactive appraisal of team deliverables.
• Support business development efforts by participating in sales activities, RFP responses and proposal development, product demonstrations, etc.
• Manage teams of developers, assignment and coordination of work activities, and providing feedback for individual career and personal development
• Manage the planning, requirements, design, construction, testing, and maintenance of application modernization projects across a wide range of technology platforms.
• Successful completion of projects, adhering to schedules, budgets and resource availability
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of project delivery methods, techniques, processes, and practices
• Facilitate Scrum teams and daily scrums.
• Manage the creation of deliverables defined by the Roadmap, Portfolio Assessment, Business Rules Extraction and Re-Architecture methodologies.
• Develop and foster collaborative working relationships with customers.
• Provide management with project status reports based on progress details extracted from the NTT Data Transformation Manager tool suite.
• Manage engagement scope and client expectations.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior documentation, planning and reporting skills.
• PMP designation
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proven record as a proactive team builder and leader
• Proficiency in MS Project and Office products
• Familiarity with managing the following technologies:
• Experience in a client-facing Project Management role
• Customer service orientation
• Able to travel as needed for project assignments (25%-50%) after pandemic when travel returns to normal
• Experience applying PMI’s PMBOK pragmatically to specialized software development engagements.
• 10 years of related Project Management experience
• Java, J2EE (EJB), Struts, XML, SOAP
• Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible
• Technical experience
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team-based environment.
• Solid knowledge of software development cycle and process
• MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL
• Net, HTML, ASP, JSP, JavaScript, VBScript
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with the principles of Business Analysis, and System Analysis
• Ability to anticipate and mitigate project risks.
• Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail-oriented

Ideal Mindset:

• Empathetic. You enter conflict seeking to understand and prepared to help team members work through their problems as opposed to judging and condemning.
• Resourceful. As problems arise, you creatively identify the best path forward.
• Servant Leader. You lead with action, always searching for ways to serve the team.

About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.