Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. Your day at NTT DATA We are seeking an experienced Application APAC Center of Excellence (CoE) Lead to drive regional growth, solution innovation, and delivery excellence across NTT DATA's Applications Services portfolio.
This leadership role will be instrumental in shaping strategic client engagements, expanding market presence, and strengthening our capabilities across APAC. The Application APAC CoE Lead will lead the regional Applications practice strategy, go-to-market initiatives, solution development, and business growth across key APAC markets. The role will partner closely with country leaders, sales teams, regional delivery organizations, and global practices to drive revenue growth and market differentiation.
The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in Application Development & Maintenance (ADM), Application Managed Services (AMS), Systems Integration (SI), ERP, Cloud, Data & AI, and Digital Transformation, with strong commercial acumen and executive stakeholder management capabilities. Priority consideration will be given to candidates with extensive experience managing customers, teams, and business opportunities across Korea, Singapore, and Australia.
Experience serving Banking and Financial Services clients is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities APAC Applications Strategy & CoE Leadership • Define and execute the APAC Applications Services strategy aligned with NTT DATA's regional growth objectives. • Establish and lead the Application Center of Excellence, driving consistency, innovation, solution excellence, and delivery best practices across APAC.
• Develop differentiated offerings across ADM, AMS, ERP, Cloud, Data & AI, and Digital Transformation services. • Drive collaboration across country teams, delivery centers, and global practices to maximize growth opportunities. • Serve as the regional applications thought leader and trusted advisor for strategic pursuits. Market Development & Business Growth • Partner with country sales and account teams to drive pipeline growth and strategic deal pursuits.
• Lead solutioning and executive discussions for large-scale transformation, outsourcing, and modernization engagements. • Identify market trends and client demands across Singapore, Korea, Australia, and broader APAC markets. • Develop growth plans for strategic accounts and priority industries. • Drive consultative selling and value-based solution positioning. Executive Client Engagement • Build trusted relationships with C-level executives, business leaders, and technology stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic advisor to clients on application modernization, cloud transformation, AI adoption, and digital innovation. • Support executive workshops, transformation roadmaps, and business case development. • Strengthen NTT DATA's presence within key enterprise accounts across APAC. Delivery Excellence & Innovation • Collaborate with regional delivery organizations to ensure excellence in service quality, governance, and customer satisfaction.
• Champion modern application delivery methodologies, Agile, DevSecOps, automation, and AI-enabled delivery practices. • Drive innovation through GenAI, Data & Analytics, Cloud-native platforms, and enterprise modernization initiatives. • Leverage offshore and global delivery capabilities to maximize scalability, productivity, and profitability. Practice & Capability Development • Build high-performing regional solutioning and consulting capabilities.
• Mentor solution leaders, architects, and practice teams across APAC. • Develop capability roadmap