Head of Business Applications and Platforms Practice (UK & Ireland)

The Head of Business Applications and Platforms Practice is a strategic leadership role responsible for building and evolving a world-class enterprise applications capability. This role will drive practice growth in the UK & Ireland region, support Sectors (industry-aligned business units) in achieving revenue targets, and ensure successful delivery of client engagements. They will operate in NTT DATA Inc's global operating (matrix) model. The leader will also be accountable for talent development, presales support, and leveraging global delivery centres in India, Morocco, Romania, etc.,

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the Business Applications and Platforms Practice.
• Build and enhance capabilities across Oracle and Microsoft platforms, with phased development of additional technologies.
• Foster innovation and adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies.
2. Business Enablement & Presales Support
• Partner with Sectors (industry-aligned business units) to support revenue growth through:
+ Solutioning and architecture design. + Proposal development and client presentations. + Thought leadership and market positioning.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders.
3. Delivery Ownership
• Oversee delivery of signed contracts ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for delivery excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency across engagements.
4. Global Collaboration
• Leverage global delivery centres in India, Morocco, and Romania for scalable execution.
• Align global teams with practice goals and delivery standards.
• Promote cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing.
5. People Management & Development
• Lead and mentor a diverse team of consultants, architects, and delivery managers.
• Drive talent acquisition, retention, and career development.
• Cultivate a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture., 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., 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.
  
  Proven experience (10+ years) in leading enterprise application practices or large-scale delivery teams.
• Strong expertise in Oracle and Microsoft enterprise platforms.
• Demonstrated success in presales, solutioning, and client engagement.
• Experience of managing delivery including global teams and delivery centres in a matrix management model.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills:
• Strategic thinking with a growth mindset.
• Ability to navigate complex environments and drive transformation.
• Familiarity with agile delivery models and cloud transformation journeys.
• Certifications in Oracle and Microsoft platforms are a plus.
  
  At NTT DATA, you have endless opportunities to think big, act bold and take ownership. As a $30+ billion business and technology services, AI and digital infrastructure leader, we co-innovate solutions with clients and partners globally for business and societal impact. Serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100, with experts in over 70 countries, we encourage experimentation and recognize great work. Proudly a Global Top Employer, NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion annually in R&D. Make this the place where you belong, learn, and build your network. Make this the place where you grow., "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."