Applied Innovation Program Marketing Lead

NTT DATA

Job Description Applied Innovation Program Marketing Lead Job Grade:

12

Location:

TBDAssignment Date:

Job  To:

Corie Pierce, Thought Leadership, Insights, Analyst Relations Dotted-Line:

Pietro Scarpino, AIP Executive Head Pam Dearen, AI Marketing Function:

Marketing

Date:

August 2026

Supporting NTT DATA Group Corporation and aligned to NTT DATA, Inc. (the operating company for all NTT DATA markets outside of Japan), the role serves as the primary marketing interface for the Applied Innovation Program (AIP), coordinating AIP’s presence in NTT DATA’s campaigns, events, analyst relations, public relations, thought leadership, and internal communications.

The role plans and coordinates AIP market presence globally, partnering with the Global AI Office (GAO) and leadership within NTT DATA and NTT DATA, Inc. at the global and regional levels to build awareness of AIP differentiators and value propositions.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, a strong track record of marketing program implementation and success, a clear understanding of technology and business impact, strong content creation capabilities, successful thought leadership initiatives, and the ability to operate in an international and matrixed environment. The role reports functionally to the NTT DATA, Inc. head of Thought Leadership, Insights & AR, and will partner closely with and have dotted-line reporting to the AIP Executive Head and AI Marketing lead.

Marketing Strategy Create and execute the AIP marketing & communications narrative and strategy (value proposition, messaging, differentiators)
Position innovation offerings across internal stakeholders and external markets

Interact with senior leaders to coordinate and advance marketing & communications strategies

Coordinate with cross-functional teams across AIP, GAO, NTT DATA, NTT DATA, Inc. and marketing.

Partner with the thought leadership team to build thought leadership, including custom research and storytelling, around physical AI and other priorities

Ensure complex topics and emerging technologies (physical AI, digital twins, quantum computing, space and satellite, digital human, and photonics & electronics convergence) are translated into compelling business narratives

Develop high-quality marketing content (newsletters, articles, case studies, client research, etc.) and ensure consistency of messaging and alignment with global marketing and brand guidelines

Serve as the Applied Innovation partner to the NTT DATA Analyst Relations (AR) team, aligning positioning and AIP spokespeople with key analyst firms as needed to advance briefings, inquiries, and targeted report participation that support global AR priorities

Collaborate with external communications to lead Applied Innovation engagement in press releases, coordinating announcements and media coverage for AIP programs and milestones

Drive internal awareness and client engagement around the innovation programs

Devise concept and messaging for flagship event presence in designated Innovation Center locations around the world.

Lead the marketing coordination for Horizons Innovation Summits, ensuring consistent AIP positioning, content development, stakeholder alignment, and integration across the global marketing organization.

Lead the marketing planning and execution of the NTT DATA Innovation Exchange during the R&D Forum (Upgrade), managing content, speakers, programming, and stakeholder engagement to showcase Applied Innovation.

Coordinate AIP participation in selected third-party innovation events, partnering with Global and Regional…