Project Manager / Scrum Master - Onsite

Project Manager / Scrum Master - Onsite

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 Project Manager / Scrum Master to join our team in Houston, Texas, United States. We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager with 8+ years of solid experience to lead end-to-end application development projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record delivering software products on time, within budget, and to required quality standards using modern delivery practices (Agile / Scrum). This role requires technical fluency, excellent stakeholder management, and strong leadership to coordinate cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Lead end-to-end delivery of application development projects (involving AI tools for SDLC) : initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Define and manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resource plans; maintain and update project artifacts (charter, roadmap, RACI, RAID logs).
• Drive iterative delivery using Agile methodologies (Scrum / Kanban) or manage hybrid / waterfall approaches where appropriate.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders (product owners, business sponsors, architects, vendors) and communicate project status, risks, and decisions.
• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies : Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, Backlog Refinement, and coach teams on Agile best practices.
• Manage requirements changes and ensure scope is controlled via change control processes.
• Remove impediments and blockers that prevent the team from delivering sprint commitments; escalate unresolved impediments to appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is well-groomed, prioritized, and contains clear, actionable user stories with acceptance criteria.
• Drive release planning, sprint forecasting, and dependency management with other teams (internal and external).
• Promote and embed DevOps, CI / CD, automated testing, and quality-first practices into the team's delivery pipeline.
• Track and report Agile metrics (velocity, sprint predictability, cycle time, lead time, defect escape rate) and use them to drive improvements.
• Monitor and manage project risks and issues; proactively drive mitigation and escalation as needed.
• Oversee quality assurance practices and ensure acceptance criteria are met before release.
• Coordinate with DevOps for CI / CD pipelines, environment provisioning, and deployments; ensure release readiness and rollback plans.
• Track and report project metrics (velocity, burn-down, milestone status, budget variance) to stakeholders and executive sponsors.
• Manage third-party vendors / contractors when applicable; ensure contractual SLAs and deliverables are met.
• Mentor and develop project team members; promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements during development and deployment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Technical Skills (Must-Have)

Soft Skills (Must-Have)

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 part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.