Solutions Director – Airline Operations Data
Sales, London
Solutions Director – Airline Operations Data
Sales, London

The team you'll be working with:

Why is this role important for NTT DATA ?

 

Our Industry UKI business is approaching £200m revenue annually and is growing fast. Our airline clients and prospects represent a priority for growth. One of the key challenges that our airline clients need to address is in leveraging data. We have a significant airline operational data engagement underway, with opportunities to expand and to replicate to other airlines.

What you'll be doing:

Role

We are currently recruiting for a data leader with experience in the airline industry. We require somebody who has extensive experience (10+ years) leading operational data initiatives, either as part of a consulting / technology partner, or as part of an airline company.

The successful candidate needs to be customer facing, able to offer insights and guidance to Senior / C-level client contacts (e.g. Global Head of Operational data at IAG). This is a focus area for the industry and this role enables the successful candidate to help our clients tackle some of their biggest challenges.

Key Role Responsibilities

It starts with impressive people that our clients trust, challenging projects and a work environment that supports the creation and delivery of impactful solutions. All this is underpinned by a business unit (Industry UKI) team culture that is driven by results.

 

You will be responsible for building relationships with senior client executives who lead our clients’ Data teams. As a result of your relationships, you will be able to describe the clients’ key business challenges and offer a POV to help drive client success. This will require you to understand how different combinations of technologies can be used to support challenges.

Another important angle for this role is bringing together our different service lines, areas of expertise in other NTT DATA markets and business units to create a coherent and industry leading solution to directly meet our clients’ challenges.  This requires both technical understanding as well as leadership of internal stakeholders and teams.

 

 

What experience you'll bring:

Successful Candidate Experience Criteria

  • 10+ years’ experience leading operational data initiatives, either as part of a consulting / technology partner, or as part of an airline (or similar) environment
  • 5+ years of experience working with airline operations
  • Credibility to quickly build a level of trust with our clients’ leaders responsible for data teams / transformations
  • A deep understanding of the fundamental business and technology problems faced by airlines, specifically in the area of operational data
  • Experience leading solution design (and articulation of that solution) for RFI, RFP or bid responses delivering engaging bid collateral aligned clearly to the clients’ specific business challenges
  • Experience of creating proactive go-to-market IT strategy propositions for end client consideration

 

Successful Candidate Skills Criteria

  • An ability to listen well, and also (in an appropriate manner) challenge conventional thinking… both internally and externally, to best address the challenges in operational data
  • An ability to create a narrative to present to customers – bringing your business and technical expertise to life for a technical and non-technical audience
  • Project planning and team management / influence skills (especially within a matrix environment, where the team members sit within service lines or other business units)
  • You must be comfortable leading client-facing engagements, presenting and orchestrating your NTT DATA colleagues
  • You must have a proactive approach to work and a strong say-do ratio (Delivering on all the things that you say you’re going to deliver both internally and externally)

Who we are:

We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.

Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women’s Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.

For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA

what we'll offer you:

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: https://uk.nttdata.com/

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

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Service Line Manager

Nick Smith
Head of Manufactring, Automotive and Services

Nick is a member of the UK Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for MAS - Manufacturing, Automotive and Services. Nick was previously a very successful Client Partner across Telco Media at NTT DATA.

Location
Epworth House, London

“Upon joining the NTT DATA UK family, you will experience a culturally diverse organisation living our values of Clients First, Teamwork and Foresight as we partner with our customers every day.

At NTT DATA UK, we are proud to support and invest in our people. We offer a variety of rewarding career paths and opportunities to develop professionally - with access to cutting edge innovation.”

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