Executive, Head of APPS & BPS within Manufacturing Domain for North America

Req ID: 355901

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Executive, Head of APPS & BPS within Manufacturing Domain for North America to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Role Summary

NTT DATA is seeking an Industry Vertical Practice Leader for Manufacturing, Automotive & Hi-Tech to lead delivery excellence and profitable growth across our Applications, Data, and Business Process Services portfolio. This role has end-to-end responsibility for practice P&L , client outcomes, and expansion within existing accounts.

The leader will collaborate closely with Sales teams and strategic partners to drive industry-led growth and differentiated solutions, without carrying a traditional sales quota.

Key Responsibilities

Practice & P&L Leadership

• Own practice financial performance , including revenue growth, margins, and delivery efficiency.
• Drive profitable, sustainable growth through scalable offerings, delivery optimization, and innovation.
• Establish strong governance and operational rigor across complex client programs.

Industry & Domain Leadership

• Provide deep domain expertise across Manufacturing, Automotive, and/or Hi-Tech industries.
• Lead industry conversations around Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, digital supply chains, connected products, PLM, ERP modernization, and data & AI.
• Translate industry trends into differentiated, repeatable solutions.

Client Expansion & Value Creation

• Drive account expansion within existing clients across applications, data platforms, analytics, automation, and business process services.
• Shape integrated, cross-practice solutions aligned to client business outcomes.
• Strengthen long-term client partnerships through delivery excellence and measurable value.

Sales & Alliance Partnership

• Partner with Sales teams to support priority pursuits, practice campaigns, and solution positioning.
• Leverage alliances with hyperscalers, application platforms, engineering platforms, and industry ecosystems.
• Contribute to solution design, pricing models, and value propositions without direct sales accountability.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, mentor, and retain high-performing leaders aligned to industry needs.
• Invest in skills across digital engineering, data, automation, and cloud-native platforms.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Automotive, and/or Hi-Tech services and technology .
• Proven P&L ownership and experience leading large, complex services portfolios.
• Deep understanding of industry processes, platforms, and transformation initiatives.
• Strong background in applications, data & analytics, digital engineering, and business process services.
• Experience working with global delivery models and partner ecosystems.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

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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