Delivery Associate Director - Mainframes

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We are currently seeking a Delivery Associate Director - Mainframes to join our team in Addison, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Job Responsibilities Include:

• • Project Planning & Roadmap Development – Ability to define scope, objectives, and timelines aligned with business goals.
  • Delivery Management – Expertise in managing schedules, resources, and budgets for complex projects.
  • Risk & Dependency Management – Skill in identifying risks, managing dependencies, and ensuring release readiness.
  • Data-Driven Process Improvement – Using metrics and trends to optimize delivery predictability and efficiency.
  • Stakeholder Communication & Influence – Providing transparency and aligning diverse stakeholders.
  • Performance Monitoring & KPI Management – Tracking delivery health and reporting progress against milestones.
  • Change Leadership & Adaptability – Driving adoption of modern delivery practices and fostering innovation.
  • Iterative Delivery Frameworks – Deep understanding of frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, SaFE, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of the phases from requirements to deployment, and the systematic implications of challenges across the lifecycle

• Own end to end delivery of complex Life & Annuities ecosystem including mainframes systems, integrations and SaaS solutions.
• End-to-end understanding of supporting policy administration ecosystems
• Support current correspondence platforms and modernization programs
• Independently coordinate critical incidents and support timely business decisions
• Effectively coordinate infrastructure activities and production recovery
• Independently manage security approvals, controls, audits and operational resilience
• Ability to analyze and support business-critical real-time processing
• Understand dependencies, sequencing, failures and downstream business impact
• Strong background and expertise with mainframe technologies preferably Vantage, Microfocus, Cobol, CICS, JCL etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• 15+ years experienced mainframes delivery leader with strong mainframe technical skills preferably Vantage, communication skills, delivery management background
• 8-10 years of experience in project, program or delivery management roles.
• 8-10 years of experience supporting large scale and complex technical program in a large enterprise environment.
• 5+ years of people management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.

-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $116,175 - $193,625 per annum. 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.

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.

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