Project Manager - Trade Promotion Management (TPM) Implementations

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of Trade Promotion Management (TPM) implementation projects for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) clients. The role will work closely with senior leadership, client stakeholders, solution providers, and technical teams to coordinate TPM implementation initiatives from planning through hyper‑care. In addition, the Project Manager will support business development and pre‑sales activities including proposal development, client presentations, and solution positioning for prospective TPM clients. Location Dallas, Texas (US-TX) Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Coordination Support the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of TPM implementation projects. Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, RAID logs, status reports, and governance documents. Coordinate project activities across business, functional, and technical workstreams. Track milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and critical path activities. Manage day‑to‑day communication with client and internal project teams. Facilitate project meetings, workshops, steering committees, and status reviews. Escalate risks, issues, and deviations proactively with recommendations for resolution. Client & Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships with client business and IT stakeholders. Coordinate across Sales, Revenue Management, Finance, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and Data teams. Ensure alignment between business objectives, scope, timelines, and delivery expectations. Support change management and user adoption activities. TPM Functional Support Assist with TPM process discussions including promotion planning, financial management, claims, customer planning, settlement analysis, and reporting. Support workshops for requirements gathering, solution validation, and testing coordination. Coordinate integration activities involving ERP, data warehouse, middleware, and reporting systems. Delivery Governance Maintain RAID logs and monitor project KPIs such as schedule adherence, scope management, defect tracking, and resource utilization. Support change request and scope governance processes. Ensure documentation standards and project controls are maintained throughout the lifecycle. Testing & Deployment Support Coordinate SIT, UAT, cutover, and hyper‑care activities. Track defects, testing progress, and resolution status. Support deployment readiness assessments and go‑live planning. Business Development & Pre‑Sales Support Support business development activities for TPM opportunities within the CPG industry. Assist with proposal development, scope definition, effort estimation, and timeline creation. Participate in client discovery sessions, capability presentations, and solution demonstrations. Help prepare executive presentations and implementation approaches for prospective clients. Coordinate internal contributors during proposal and pursuit activities. Support creation of reusable implementation assets, accelerators, and delivery methodologies. Contribute to thought leadership and go‑to‑market initiatives related to TPM implementations. Assist with preparation for client workshops, RFP responses, and system implementation selection processes. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of project management experience in enterprise software implementations. Experience supporting CPG or retail transformation initiatives. Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid). Experience managing cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong organizational and documentation capabilities. Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar. Ability to travel up to 25%. Preferred Qualifications Experience with TPM solutions such as Visualfabriq, Salesforce, XTEL, SAP TPM integrations, or other TPM/TPO platforms. Knowledge of TPM business processes within CPG organizations. Experience coordinating ERP integrations, particularly with SAP. Familiarity with middleware and integration platforms such as MuleSoft. PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification. Experience in consulting or system integration environments. Key Skills Project planning and execution Executive communication Risk and issue management Client relationship management Cross‑functional coordination TPM process understanding Proposal and presentation support Meeting facilitation Documentation and reporting Problem‑solving and decision‑making Attention to detail with strong organizational discipline Success Metrics Delivery against approved timeline and budget. Client satisfaction and stakeholder engagement. Effective management of risks and issues. Quality of project governance and reporting. Successful go‑live and hyper‑care stabilization. Contribution to successful proposal and business development activities. Adoption and readiness of business users. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate combines strong project coordination skills with a practical understanding of CPG business processes and enterprise implementations. They are proactive, organized, client‑facing, and capable of managing multiple workstreams in fast‑paced TPM transformation programs. The candidate should also be comfortable supporting pre‑sales discussions and shaping implementation approaches for prospective clients. Equal Opportunity Statement NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr NTT DATA