CDE - Client Delivery Executive II

Req ID: 360714

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We are currently seeking a CDE - Client Delivery Executive II to join our team in Chicago, Illinois (US-IL), United States (US).

The client's main office is located in Beloit, WI.  They also have an office in Chicago.   Visits to the client in Beloit will be required on once or twice per month.  

Responsibilities:

Operations:

• Accountable for end-to-end delivery of NTT DATA services for a specific client.
• Ensure adherence to contractual commitments.
• Monitor delivery quality and client satisfaction through direct interactions with key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain Crisis Management/Disaster Plans.
• Implement project mitigation plans for yellow or red deliverables.
• Conduct Customer Governance meetings.
• Manage Outage/Escalation/Missed SLA incidents.
• Implement and execute automation and efficiency programs.
• Drive client improvement plans to enhance satisfaction.
• Utilize automation for repetitive tasks to boost performance and service quality.
• Possess a deep understanding of the delivery life cycle.

Financials:

• Ensure accurate and timely revenue/cost/margin forecasts for assigned accounts.
• Manage costs in alignment with annual operating plans and point of sale.
• Develop action plans to close forecast gaps.
• Manage account ramp-up/ramp-down resources efficiently.

Sales & Relationship:

• Collaborate with Client Executive to develop customer relationships, grow and expand the services footprint from NTT for the client, and manage risks.
• Excel in customer relationship management at CXO levels, presenting operations and strategic reviews to senior stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic delivery advisor to the executive leadership team.
• Manage Sales Enablement, ensuring integration with delivery teams.
• Leverage broader NTT DATA capabilities and resources strategically.
• Interface with customer architecture teams and senior leadership on emerging technologies.

Governance:

• Serve as the main contact for client operations leadership.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Stay informed about global industry trends and their impact on IT services.

Organization:

• Apply best practices in organizational change management.
• Solve large, enterprise problems through matrixed organizations.
• Guide delivery leaders to align service offerings properly.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of direct reports, providing feedback through coaching and the NTT DATA performance management process.
• Coach and mentor a large team of delivery leaders responsible for daily client operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Cybersecurity.
• 5+ years of experience working in the Manufacturing, Banking, Commercial or Healthcare Industries with \ customers.
• 8+ years of experience in transitioning and managing Application, Public/Private Cloud, Infrastructure, Security, Workspace and Consulting services.
• 8+ years of experience managing a highly leveraged service environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Digital Transformation experience leveraging AI to refine knowledge insights.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with ITIL Service Framework v4.
• Experience in IT support and production escalations, including incident response and change lifecycles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $148,000 – 197,450. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. 

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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