Head of Project Management (Remote)

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.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or 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).

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification.

Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation practices.

Familiarity with cloud governance, security, and compliance frameworks.

Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP) is a plus.

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $88,538 - $132,562. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. 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.

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 our EEO Policy Statement, please click here If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here For Pay Transparency information, please click here

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