Azure Project Manager

Azure Project Manager

NTT DATA is seeking a highly motivated Azure Project Manager to lead the delivery of cloud transformation and modernization initiatives for enterprise clients. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end Azure projects, driving business value through cloud adoption, and ensuring alignment with NTT DATA's global delivery standards and client expectations. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management expertise with a solid understanding of Microsoft Azure technologies and a consulting mindset to deliver innovative, scalable, and secure cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the successful delivery of Azure cloud projects for NTT DATA clients across various industries
• Manage full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Partner with client stakeholders to define business requirements, project scope, and success criteria
• Coordinate global delivery teams, including architects, engineers, and offshore resources
• Drive cloud migration, application modernization, and infrastructure transformation initiatives on Azure
• Ensure adherence to NTT DATA delivery frameworks, governance standards, and quality benchmarks
• Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Provide executive-level reporting, including status updates, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Facilitate Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery methodologies based on client engagement needs
• Support pre-sales activities, including solution shaping, estimates, and client presentations
• Foster strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business
• 5+ years of project management experience in IT, with a focus on cloud or infrastructure projects
• 3+ years of experience delivering Azure-based solutions or cloud migration programs
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure services, architecture, and best practices
• Experience managing distributed/global teams in a consulting or services environment
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, MS Project)

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification
• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-305)
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation practices
• Familiarity with cloud governance, security, and compliance frameworks
• Prior experience working in a systems integrator or IT consulting firm
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP) is a plus
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

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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