NTT DATA North America · 3 hours ago
Managing Director - SLED - Education
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expNTT DATA North America is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services. They are seeking a Managing Director - SLED - Education to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a portfolio of Education clients, ensuring delivery excellence and driving account growth.
ConsultingDigital MarketingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyIT Management
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership for operations, administration, and performance across a portfolio of Education accounts
Own P&L performance, ensuring delivery of financial, operational, and client success objectives
Oversee engagement planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure timely, high-quality execution
Build and sustain trusted, long-term partnerships with superintendents, chancellors, presidents, CIOs, CFOs, and other senior academic leaders
Serve as a strategic advisor to institutional leaders, aligning solutions with their missions of student success, operational efficiency, and digital transformation
Represent the company at board meetings, advisory committees, and executive forums within the Education community
Identify and create new opportunities by leveraging insights into education policy, accreditation, compliance, and digital learning trends
Collaborate with marketing, communications, and industry teams to strengthen brand visibility in the Education sector
Serve as a thought leader in the Education market through conference participation, publications, and innovation showcases
Monitor and interpret changes in education policy, funding models (e.g., state appropriations, federal grants, Title I, CARES/HEERF, research funding), and accreditation standards to anticipate client needs
Build and expand strategic partnerships with technology providers, education associations, and industry collaborators
Partner with client executives to shape digital campus strategies, student experience initiatives, and technology modernization roadmaps
Co-develop tailored service offerings in areas such as cloud adoption, cybersecurity, data analytics, student engagement platforms, and research computing
Ensure compliance with education regulations, contractual obligations, and governance standards
Proactively identify and mitigate delivery risks to protect client trust and institutional reputations
Coach, mentor, and provide executive guidance to account teams in strategic planning, performance, and client management
Build and inspire diverse, high-performing teams that embody collaboration, innovation, and accountability
Sponsor leadership development and succession planning to strengthen organizational capabilities in the Education sector
Qualification
Required
10+ years of client service leadership within the Education sector (K-12, higher education, or education agencies)
10+ years of experience in sales, relationship management, and account leadership with measurable business growth achievements
5+ years managing large, multi-institution consulting engagements and executive client relationships
5+ years of P&L management, budgeting, and operational performance accountability
Proven ability to exceed business, financial, and customer objectives in dynamic environments
Executive presence with the ability to influence academic and administrative leaders at all levels
Strategic thinker with strong business, financial, and education sector acumen
Skilled in navigating complex funding, governance, and accreditation environments
Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills tailored to the Education audience
Collaborative leader who builds trust, drives innovation, and inspires high performance
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Advanced degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred
Company
NTT DATA North America
NTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services.
10001+ employees
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