Managing Director - SLED - Education

Req ID :   343598

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 Managing Director - SLED - Education to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Education Executive Leader

Role Overview

The Education Executive Leader provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and executive relationship management across a portfolio of Education clients, including K-12 school systems and higher education institutions across the United States. This role is responsible for driving account growth, ensuring delivery excellence, and positioning the company as a trusted partner in advancing education outcomes through innovation, technology, and services. The ideal candidate combines deep education sector expertise with proven executive leadership and a strong track record of business growth and client success.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• 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.

Client Relationship Development

Business Growth & Market Positioning

Policy, Funding & Ecosystem Engagement

Innovation & Transformation Leadership

Risk, Compliance & Governance

Team Leadership & Talent Development

Required Experience & Qualifications

Core Competencies & Attributes

Education

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NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at  us.nttdata.com

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