Project Manager / Delivery Lead

NTT DATA 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 Project Manager / Delivery Lead to join our team in Bethesda, Maryland (US-MD), United States (US). Job Summary NTT DATA is seeking a senior Program Manager to oversee delivery. This role leads program execution across multiple technical workstreams, including cloud engineering, software modernization, IoT integration, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps. The Program Manager ensures alignment between NTT DATA and stakeholders while managing cost, schedule, performance, staffing, and risk across current and future task orders. The Program Manager will coordinate closely with our client’s procurement and technical leadership, as well as NTT DATA leadership, to manage staffing, compliance, reporting, and delivery cadence. This includes synchronizing work across Task Orders, maintaining knowledge continuity, and ensuring the technical and contractual integrity of services provided. Job Duties Program Leadership & Delivery Management Lead end‑to‑end delivery of program objectives under our subcontract with the client. Manage scope, schedule, deliverables, and performance baselines across multiple task orders. Ensure adherence to client requirements, professional category standards, and contract terms. Maintain program documentation, reporting, and governance to support internal and client oversight. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary interface with client procurement and technical leaders. Provide status updates, risk reporting, and delivery progress to client and counterparts. Facilitate issue resolution and decision‑making across internal and external stakeholder groups. Manage program financials including forecasting, burn rates, and T&M oversight. Oversee staffing levels and labor mix across engineering, cloud, and DevSecOps teams. Coordinate onboarding, adjustments, and resource transitions across task orders while preserving knowledge continuity. Ensure labor, pricing, and reporting remain aligned with contract requirements. Risk, Quality & Compliance Management Maintain risk and issue logs and lead mitigation planning. Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards defined by the client and the customer. Oversee adherence to security, governance, and compliance requirements. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a technical or managerial discipline. Minimum 15 years of experience in program or project management. Minimum 3 years managing Federal or DoD programs. PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or similar project/program management certifications. Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing programs of $5M or greater annual value or similar complexity. Experience managing teams of 20 or more personnel across multiple technical disciplines. Experience managing T&M or IDIQ task‑order programs. Strong ability to build relationships with senior client stakeholders. Clear and effective communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences. Leadership style that promotes collaboration and high performance. Experience supporting cloud, modernization, IoT, or scientific/technical programs. Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification. Compensation & Benefits NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $142,725 - $237,875. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. The 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 401(k) program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits. Equal Opportunity Employment 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. For more information on your EEO rights under the law, please consult applicable laws or company policy. For Pay Transparency information, please refer to the company’s publicly available resources. Other Details Nearest Major Market: Washington DC Job Segment: Project Manager, Cloud, Manager, Consulting, Program Manager, Technology, Management #J-18808-Ljbffr NTT DATA, Inc.