Head of Application Solutions

Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. Your day at NTT DATA The Head of Application Solutions is a senior business leader with full P&L accountability, responsible for driving growth, profitability, and strategic direction of the Application Solutions division. The role combines market-facing leadership with operational excellence, ensuring that client needs are met through innovative, high-quality application services while delivering sustainable financial results. Key Responsibilities Business Leadership & P&L Ownership: Lead the Application Solutions division as a strategic business unit with end-to-end accountability for revenue, profitability, and market share growth. Growth & Sales Enablement: Partner with sales leadership to shape go-to-market strategies, build a strong pipeline, and drive business development activities that expand client portfolios and revenue streams. Client Engagement: Act as an executive sponsor for key accounts, strengthening C-level client relationships and ensuring long-term partnerships and customer satisfaction. Solution Strategy: Define and evolve the divisional portfolio across application development, modernization, digital platforms, and managed services to remain competitive and differentiated in the market. Delivery Excellence: Oversee execution of large-scale transformation programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery with measurable business outcomes. Innovation & Differentiation: Anticipate industry trends (cloud-native, AI/ML, automation, DevSecOps, low-code/no-code) and integrate them into divisional offerings to stay ahead of market demand. Financial & Operational Management: Develop budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics; ensure cost discipline and continuous efficiency improvements. Talent & Leadership Development: Build, inspire, and retain a high-performing leadership team and workforce across regions, embedding a culture of accountability, agility, and innovation. Corporate Contribution: Provide strategic input to the executive team, influencing company-wide decisions, investments, and long-term growth initiatives. Knowledge and Attributes Proven business leader with strong commercial acumen and full P&L management experience. Strong understanding of the application solutions market, digital transformation drivers, and IT services landscape. Skilled in sales enablement, pipeline development, and revenue growth strategies. Excellent relationship builder with executive-level client engagement and negotiation skills. Experienced in balancing business development with delivery assurance to maximize client value and profitability. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to scale operations and innovate service offerings. High integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to influence across complex organizational structures. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent). Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) preferred. Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, Agile/SAFe, Cloud certifications) desirable. Experience Extensive experience leading large-scale application solutions/services within IT consulting, technology, or digital services organizations. Proven track record of full P&L ownership with responsibility for driving revenue and profitability growth. Demonstrated success in business development, sales pipeline generation, and client relationship management at the executive level. Strong experience managing senior leaders and large global delivery teams. Successful track record in delivering enterprise-scale application modernization and transformation programs. Experience managing complex budgets and ensuring financial accountability across large divisions. Equal Opportunity Employer NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today. Important NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers or candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr