Director of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Strategy

We are seeking a visionary leader to drive the commercialization and adoption of Generative AI services.

This individual will shape NTT Data's GenAI offerings, collaborating with the GenAI CoE (APAC), leveraging proprietary IP, and forging strategic relationships with key technology vendors.

The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally to enable clients' GenAI transformation journeys—helping them reimagine their businesses, create new value, and gain competitive advantage through GenAI-powered solutions.

• GenAI Business Leadership:
  • Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for GenAI-powered services and solutions across target industry sectors.
  • Lead the development and packaging of GenAI offerings, ensuring differentiation based on NTT Data capabilities and IP.
  • Drive revenue growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, expanding existing accounts, and shaping client demand for GenAI transformation.
• Client Transformation & Advisory:
  • Act as a trusted advisor to C-level and board-level executives, guiding them through their GenAI transformation journeys.
  • Work with clients to identify high-impact use cases, build business cases, and deliver GenAI-enabled business outcomes.
  • Lead high-stakes client engagements, workshops, and executive briefings to foster buy-in and strategic partnerships.
• Strategic Ecosystem & CoE Collaboration:
  • Partner with the GenAI CoE (APAC) to leverage latest research, accelerators, and delivery excellence in client engagements.
  • Build and maintain strong alliances with key technology vendors, ensuring access to leading-edge GenAI capabilities and co-innovation opportunities.
  • Collaborate across internal portfolios (Data & AI, Application Solutions, Industry Units, etc.) to deliver end-to-end GenAI solutions.
• Market Development & Thought Leadership:
  • Represent NTT Data in industry forums, conferences, and client events as a GenAI transformation thought leader.
  • Shape market perception and influence industry trends through publications, presentations, and strategic client conversations.
  • Continuously monitor the external GenAI landscape to inform offering development and competitive positioning.

• Vast demonstrated experience in a pre-sales/sales and/or solutions practice leadership role preferably gained within a global technology services organization.
• Track-record of implementing and leading a successful, global product innovation strategy while also delivering on short-term financial goals and longer-term operational improvements.
• Experience managing and leading a team of technical and non-technical individuals.
• Business development experience.
• Experience implementing strategic and tactical initiatives that support the corporate strategy.
• Fluency in technology-related topics with a natural interest in information services and technology.
• Significant knowledge of the business and products / solutions.
• Profit and loss management capability.
• Thought leader and innovator with entrepreneurial mindset.
• Analytical mindset to secure and compare information from multiple sources to identify business issues.
• A high degree of personal maturity and confidence.
• Persuasion and influence capabilities.
• Ability to work with and influence senior business executives.
• Strategic thinking ability coupled with tactical operational management skills.
• Understanding of technologies in the scope of relevant practice(s).
• Understanding of project delivery methods.
• Understanding of marketing communications in promoting solutions.
• Understanding in solution product development.
• Change agent who publicly identifies needs changes or directions that need adjustment.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in information technology, computer science or information systems or business or a related field.
• Relevant technology certification(s).
• SAFe Agile / Project or Program Management certification(s) are desirable.