Managing Director, ORACLE Global Strategic Alliances

Managing Director, Global Strategic Alliance - OracleThe Managing Director of Global Strategic Alliances with Oracle will lead the development and execution of strategic partnerships and alliances on a global scale. This role is crucial in driving growth, fostering innovation, and ensuring that partnership strategies align with NTT Data and Oracle overarching goals. The Alliance leader will collaborate with Sales teams, manage pipeline activities, generate new leads, oversee certifications, and leverage investments available through partner programs. Additionally, they will be responsible for coordinating joint solution development and managing contractual commitments with partners. This role encompasses responsibilities across NTT Data's global footprint.Role and ResponsibilitiesOwn and manage the overall NTT DATA Oracle Alliances partner strategy, business plan, and execution.Foster and maintain senior executive relationships between NTT DATA and Oracle to ensure top-down support for the partnership.Develop strategic relationships between Oracle and NTT DATA sales teams, marketing, digital practices, portfolio owners, and delivery organizations to advance the goals of the partnership.Enable and own pipeline and TCV growth for the Oracle partnership in collaboration with Alliances practice leadership.Guide regional alliances teams and leadership to field execution with Oracle, with an emphasis on generating new leads.Ensure certification targets required for partnership and practice success are met within NTT DATA.Maximize Oracle partner funding and related incentives.Solidify industry focus and required joint solutions, in alignment with practice and offerings organization in HQ and at regional levels.Facilitate strategy and coverage (in collaboration with Partner Marketing) for large Oracle events.Manage required contractual commitments with Oracle in line with partnership agreements.Ensure operational components of the partnership are met; establish processes and oversight for logging deals in the partner's portal to unlock available funding and meet program metrics.Align partnership activities across the broader NTT DATA organization, ensuring alignment across North America, EMEAL, and Japan organizations.Be an active thought leader within the broader alliances' organization, taking on projects that will enable all alliances to thrive.QualificationsExperienced alliance executive with a minimum of 10+ years in alliance/partner management; direct experience in managing Oracle vendors/partnersSome understanding of Oracle partner programs and processesExperience in large corporate environments with ability to influence and align across divisional linesExperience enabling Oracle partner strategy with sales, digital practices, industry business units, and offering teamsSkilled program managerExperience navigating and engaging multiple, matrixed teams in a large enterprise organization; international work experience preferredExperience with sales or alliance operational software platforms (Oracle a plus)Oracle related certifications a plus.Ability to travel approximately 25%Bachelor's degree Basic Required Qualifications:5+ years in alliance/partner management; direct experience in managing ORACLE partnerships5+ years of demonstrated experience at Tier 1 global IT services company5+ years of global leadership experience at an Executive level with partnersAbout 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 a 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.