Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from NTT DATA North America
Job overview
The Project Manager (Life & Annuities) at NTT DATA North America leads and manages large, complex projects and programs, primarily in insurance/financial sectors, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with business goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading project teams, managing resources, schedules, and budgets, supporting strategic and transformation initiatives, utilizing various development methodologies including agile, maintaining stakeholder relationships, monitoring project performance, managing risks and change requests, and mentoring team members.
Experience and skills
Requires 8+ years in business consulting or program/project management, PMP certification, and at least 3 years in PMO strategy; insurance/financial experience is key.
Work environment and culture
NTT DATA promotes an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking work environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
Company information
NTT DATA is a $30 billion global innovator in business and technology services, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100, with expertise in consulting, AI, and digital infrastructure, and is part of the NTT Group investing heavily in R&D.
Job location and travel
The position requires onsite work at least three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in Addison, Texas.
Unique job features
The job offers exposure to multiple development methodologies including waterfall and agile, involvement in strategic and continuous improvement initiatives, and opportunities to lead and mentor within a global technology services company.
Company overview
NTT DATA North America is a leading IT services provider offering consulting, application services, business process outsourcing, and cloud-based solutions. They generate revenue by delivering technology-driven business solutions to clients across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and public sector. The company is a subsidiary of NTT DATA Corporation, a global IT services giant headquartered in Japan, and has a rich history of growth through strategic acquisitions and innovation in digital transformation.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your extensive project management experience within the insurance or financial services industry, highlighting your ability to lead large, complex projects and programs across multiple business units.
Showcase your proficiency with diverse development methodologies such as waterfall, agile (scrum, kanban), and iterative approaches, and include familiarity with agile techniques like automated testing and continuous integration.
Highlight your strategic leadership skills, including managing resources, schedules, budgets, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communications, particularly your experience in driving continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.
Apply through multiple platforms including the NTT DATA North America corporate careers site, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect on LinkedIn with current NTT DATA project managers or team leads in the Life & Annuities or insurance-related divisions; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent company initiatives, asking about their experience with agile transformations, or inquiring about the team culture and key success factors for the role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords directly from the job description such as 'Project Management Professional (PMP)', 'insurance experience', 'agile methodologies', 'risk management', and 'stakeholder engagement' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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