Global Software Practice Lead

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The Global Lead for Technology Solutions Software Practice Business is a key senior leadership role, responsible for YoY profitable growth of the global Technology Solutions Software Practice Tower. They will be responsible for defining and driving the Software Practice growth strategy ensuring the effective integration of smart technologies to enhance workplace efficiency, collaboration, and innovation.
Reporting to the Global Head of Sales & Solutions, Technology Solutions the role is responsible for strategic leadership of the global Software business Practise. The global Technology Solutions business is an $8bn business and the Software practice business for parts of that.

What you'll be doing

Their primary responsibilities include

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for NTT Data's buying program, emphasizing unique differentiators that leverage vendor offerings to create a competitive advantage.
• Matrix P&L responsibility for the Software practise and will be responsible for achieving success through the regional sales and solutions leaders across the various regions
• Alongside the Partner team they will ensure there is a clear vendor product/solution strategy and roadmap prioritization
• Ensuring there is alignment with services on service offer strategy and differentiation
• Identify emerging trends and technologies in the software industry to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge for NTT Data
• Lead the development and integration of innovative software solutions that meet customer needs and market trends. Oversee the introduction of new services from concept to market launch, ensuring they align with the overall portfolio strategy
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality and efficiency of software solutions. Stay abreast of industry best practices and incorporate them into the practice's operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Defines the markets for products and solutions and drive the execution of the go-to-market strategy and deliver results aimed at achievement of customer adoption, client satisfaction and revenue growth objectives.
• Provides leadership, development and oversight for annual overall strategic Go-to-Market (GTM) plan in the assigned geography and/or portfolio of products.
• Drives the consistent implementation of go-to-market strategies for product launches and marketing programs across customer segments at global, regional, and local levels.
• Ensures the implementation and execution of the translation of Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies and plans into a detailed marketing plan with clear tactics and accountabilities assigned across the GTM teams.
• Drives the translation of consumer needs into product requirements working with product management and development teams.
• Provides highly visible leadership and drive joint initiatives across teams such as product management, sales, channels, client services, operations and marketing.
• Drives product marketing integration with data, channel and product partners.
• Drives the execution of the marketing activities for a portfolio of complex products/services through their full life cycle.
• Develops and implements a process of go-to-market strategy and tactical execution for product launches, in collaboration with various functional areas.
• Develops and ensures the deployment of a GTM framework that provides a commercial blueprint for propositions launches.
• Drives and facilitates market research approach, methodology and integration of findings into product marketing department driving organization's go-to-market approach.
• Leads product marketing initiatives relative to industry analysts, thought leaders and influencers.
• Generates global demand for the entire suite of applications across the marketplace including clients, prospects and partners.
• Participates in regular business reviews to ensure compliance and governance in relation to contracted agreements with partners and alliances.
• Develops and manages the implementation of policies and procedures and operating plans aligned to global strategy that will enable the achievement of the overall GTM strategy.
• Supports senior leadership in developing and executing against long-term strategic plans.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Strategic vision and solid execution skills.