Marketing & Communications Specialist Advisor

Company: NTT DATA Corporation
Location: Plano
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

Req ID: 108403

NTT DATA Services 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 Marketing & Communications Specialist Advisor to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Communications Specialist Advisor - Grade 11 - Job Code 20906311 Plano, Texas

Develops and executes communication and marketing strategies for new and existing savings projects to promote visibility and utilization of NTT Global Sourcing within NTT Group and Suppliers globally. Drives marketing activities and communications to promote sourcing strategies and offerings globally. Conducts market research and trends to promote savings strategies, OpCo adoption and accelerate savings. Program scope includes executive and targeted messages, calendar, websites, templates and content. Translates business strategies into key marketing messages and communications. Continuously evaluates and improves marketing, branding and communication strategies to respond to changing markets and business needs and promote awareness and engagement with NTT Group and Suppliers.

Develop and manage communication and marketing strategy

• Internal teams, OpCo teams, Stakeholders and Supplier Communications globally including Japan, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America, etc.
• Define and manage One NTT marketing strategy, scope, frequency, content, medium and audience
• Marketing event planning and coordination (non-content)
• All Hands and OpCo strategy sessions agenda and content
• Monthly & Quarterly Newsletters, Template Design
  • Governance routines and Deal Highlights templates
  • Executive messages, video scripts content approval
    Define and manage the One NTT ABR strategy and program
    
    • Design and oversee Governance and vendor go-forward operating model
    • Develop and manage Supplier/Relationship management Program***
      Develop Supplier Relationship Management Program***
      
      • Go-forward post-contract or post-NTTGS becomes vendor owner
      • Propose criteria/scope for which Suppliers would be part of this program
      • Bring the best of the vendors to NTT
      • Work with vendors R&D departments to drive vendor ideas for revenue expansion, margin expansion and innovation
      • Support Mutual Value Program and Balance of Trade in partnership with Leaders, Global Category Teams and Suppliers
      • Create and manage Supplier Performance Scorecards and process including scope, frequency, criteria in partnership with Global Category Teams, Leadership, Finance, Data and Operations teams
        *** subject to prioritization, scope and frequency
        
        Job Responsibilities and Skills
        
        Typically requires 10-12 years relevant experience with multiple groups/audience globally (including Japan, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America)
        
        Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
        
        Graduate degree with some experience in a sourcing, supply organization preferred.
        
        
        • Individuals are expert in their subject area and have working knowledge to develop and manage a Communications and Marketing Program globally
        • May lead or guide others on cross-functional projects outside of their own department including Global Category Teams, OpCo stakeholders and Suppliers
        • Partners with senior leadership in developing marketing strategies and objectives
        • Works with the Global Category Teams and Leaders on communication and marketing strategies
        • Adjusts marketing communications and materials to respond to changing demands and expectations. May manage vendor / agency relationships.
        • Creates awareness of the organization throughout "one NTT" and Suppliers
        • Proactively counsels internal teams on development of communication strategies and content and manages content library
        • Continuously improves overall program, tools, messages etc.
        • Expert influencing and communication skills.
        • Expert communication and customer service skills
        • Ability to effectively lead or facilitate meetings and deliver presentation globally
        • Expert ability to identify and evaluate business challenges and recommend improvement opportunities
        • Expert analytical / problem solving skills
        • Advanced knowledge of business and marketing strategy, concepts tools and techniques, including promotions, client relations and advertising
        • Expert organizational and time/project management skills
        • Expert written and verbal communication skills
        • Ability to take analytics and make recommendations to change approach or strategy
        • Ability to influence and gain buy in from stakeholders and internal teams
        • Proficient in Microsoft suite
          
          Basic Qualifications:
          
          • Minimum of 10 years experience in communications and marketing multiple groups/audience globally with ability to create an overall program
          • 7 years of experience providing guidance internal teams on development of communication strategies and content and manages content library, executive messages, newsletters in a sourcing or supply chain environment
          • 7 years of experience with business and marketing strategy, concepts tools and techniques, including promotions, client relations and advertising
          • 7 years of experience developing and managing and Supplier Relationship Management program including communications, annual business reviews, dashboards in a sourcing or supply chain environment
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            About NTT DATA Services
            
            NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.
            
            NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, disability, age, veteran-status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other class protected by law.
            
            Nearest Major Market: Plano
            Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
            Job Segment: Consulting, Project Manager, Technology

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