Project Program Associate Director

Req ID: 343250

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We are currently seeking a Project Program Associate Director - Remote to join our team in Toronto, Ontario (CA-ON), Canada (CA).

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Perform client facing hands-on activities to successfully deliver ERP/HCM implementation/upgrade/expansion projects following a standard SDLC methodology and approach.
• Provide program/project management for a large HCM transformation from PeopleSoft HCM to Workday HCM with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Work in politically charged environment that requires strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Refine and manage the detailed project plan and schedule. Manage and report status on detailed tasks including the Estimate-to-Complete for activities on the critical path.
• Provide direction and leadership for the solution design from initiation phase through implementation.
• Work closely with project sponsors to ensure that project delivers objectives and the agreed upon requirements aligning with the customer PMO policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the client Project Manager to develop project charter, schedule, and other project management deliverables.
• Communicate project statuses and updates to project team, business owners, and NTT DATA leadership throughout the duration of the project.
• Ensure all impacted stakeholders understand risks, issues, and activities related to the project.
• Act as point of contact to track, discuss and resolve issues and escalate as required.
• Manage project team resources
• Coordinate review and signoff on deliverables

Basic Qualifications:

• Business professional with minimum 15+ years of experience with ERP implementation projects (e.g., Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, EBS, or Workday)
• Successful execution (On Time & On Budget) of mid to large size projects.
• Planned and executed several IT ERP initiatives including modernization projects, automation, upgrade projects, implementations, enhancements, and IT transformation.
• Comfortable with project execution of aggressive and agile project schedules.
• Comfortable with challenging team dynamics and handing and communicating in difficult situations.
• Broad application knowledge HCM applications and understanding of implementation strategies and approaches for SaaS implementation projects.
• Comfortable communicating with C-level client contacts, managing client teams, in addition to on- and off-site, and off-shore functional and technical teams
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments within a structured implementation methodology
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment
• Track record of successfully managing complex projects and programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint)
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have:

• Experience managing Workday implementation projects specifically.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at

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