Executive, Head of Cloud & Security (Remote, NS, CA)

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Position Overview

NTT DATA is seeking an accomplished executive leader to serve as Executive, Head of Cloud & Security within our Cloud & Security business. This role is responsible for defining and executing the global platform and innovation strategy that underpins the growth, scale, and differentiation of the Cloud & Security portfolio.

Reporting directly to the President, Cloud & Security, will lead the development, evolution, and operationalization of the OneNTT Platform, ensuring alignment with strategic business priorities while advancing engineering excellence, automation, cloud innovation, and AI-enabled capabilities across the organization. This executive will oversee a large, globally distributed organization and lead multiple critical capability areas including Platform Engineering, Automation, Generative AI, Cloud Strategy, Innovation, and Delivery Enablement. The role requires a visionary leader capable of driving transformational change, accelerating innovation, improving operational effectiveness, and enabling business growth through technology platforms and engineering excellence.

Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the global strategy, vision, and roadmap for the OneNTT Platform and associated innovation capabilities.
• Establish long-term platform, automation, AI, and cloud modernization strategies that support Cloud & Security business objectives.
• Drive innovation programs that enhance service offerings, operational efficiency, and competitive differentiation.
• Partner with Cloud & Security executive leadership to align platform investments with growth strategies and business priorities.

Platform & Engineering Excellence

• Lead global Platform Engineering functions responsible for platform architecture, development, modernization, and lifecycle management.
• Drive engineering productivity, standardization, automation, and operational excellence across Cloud & Security delivery organizations.
• Champion adoption of modern engineering practices, cloud-native architectures, platform-based delivery models, and AI-driven automation.
• Ensure platforms are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with enterprise technology standards.

Innovation & Emerging Technologies

• Lead innovation initiatives focused on Generative AI, automation, intelligent operations, and emerging cloud technologies.
• Identify opportunities to leverage new technologies to improve client outcomes, accelerate delivery, and increase operational efficiency.
• Establish innovation frameworks that transform ideas into scalable, enterprise-ready solutions.

Organizational Leadership

• Lead and develop a globally distributed organization of more than 500 professionals.
• Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team consisting of Executive Level leaders, Senior Directors, and Directors.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive workforce planning, leadership development, succession planning, and talent strategy across the function.

Business Enablement & Operational Performance

• Establish operational metrics, governance frameworks, and performance management practices that drive accountability and measurable business outcomes.
• Ensure platform and innovation investments deliver tangible value through productivity improvements, accelerated delivery, and enhanced customer experiences.
• Collaborate with delivery, sales, solutioning, and business leaders to enable revenue growth and strategic business initiatives.

Executive Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives across NTT DATA.
• Build strong partnerships with global business, technology, delivery, product, and operations leaders.
• Influence enterprise decision-making through technology leadership, strategic insight, and execution excellence.
• Represent Platform Technology & Innovation in executive forums and strategic planning discussions.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience leading large-scale global technology, platform engineering, cloud, or innovation organizations.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise platform strategies that drive business transformation and operational scale.
• Deep expertise in one or more areas including Cloud Strategy, Platform Engineering, Automation, AI/Generative AI, Digital Engineering, or Technology Innovation.
• Proven experience leading large, globally distributed teams through complex transformation initiatives.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic outcomes across global organizations.
• Experience managing senior leadership teams, including executive-level leaders and directors.
• Demonstrated financial, operational, and organizational leadership capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Vision
• Executive Influence and Stakeholder Management
• Innovation and Transformation Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Talent Development and Organizational Leadership
• Change Leadership
• Customer and Business Focus
• Results Orientation

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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