Sustainable IT Technical Product Leader

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We are currently seeking a Sustainable IT Technical Product Leader to join our team in Fully Remote, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India.

The IT Sustainability CoE oversees the delivery of initiatives that translate the overall NTT business sustainability strategy and policies into comprehensive IT strategy, standards, policies, and solutions to minimize environmental impact and promote responsible technology practice. IT Sustainability will be focused on driving a culture of Sustainability in IT, Sustainable Sourcing for IT, and supporting our business partners in advancing their sustainability goals and objectives with Sustainability by IT.

We are seeking a visionary Sustainable IT Technical Product Leader to drive our organization's commitment to environmentally responsible technology solutions as well as to manage the implementation and ongoing roadmap and support of the Corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) platform. This role combines technical expertise with sustainability knowledge to develop and manage eco-friendly IT products and services.

As the Sustainable IT Technical Product Leader, you will play a crucial role in shaping our technology footprint and supporting the Sustainability products that are necessary to support the business. This role is responsible to ensure optimal performance across all Sustainability Technology Programs with a focus on those supporting improvements in both Sustainability Sales Growth and Sustainability Site Operations. Your work will directly contribute to reducing our carbon footprint, optimizing resource usage, and positioning our company as a leader in sustainable IT practices while ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a product roadmap that aligns sustainability goals and business objectives.
• Key contributor to all parts of sustainability technology product development: discovery and planning, requirements gathering, technical design and build, testing, and deployment.
• Contributes towards end-to-end view of all product development and can capably discuss requirements and developments needed with various platform owners.
• Translate complex sustainability requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure product architecture and design meet environmental standards.
• Determine appropriate support models to ensure any new products/technologies will meet functional and nonfunctional requirements.
• Maintain governance controls across the Sustainability products lifecycle by supporting the process of verifying that governance deliverables and procedures are followed across the technology program.
• Lead end-to-end sustainability initiatives for IT operations and infrastructure.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends in sustainable technology.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product sustainability.
• Work closely with business units, engineering teams, IT teams, IT architecture teams and sustainability experts.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Mentor IT team members on sustainable IT practices.
• Stay updated on industry developments in sustainable technology.
• Identify opportunities for reducing the environmental impact of IT products and services.
• Implement and optimize lifecycle management processes for sustainable products.

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 5 years in technical leadership roles and 1-2 years of sustainable IT experience.
• Proven experience as a Technical Product Manager or similar role in the IT industry.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and sustainable technologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical feasibility with sustainability goals.
• Passion for environmental sustainability and its tech-driven possibilities.

Hard Skills:

• Digital literacy and tech proficiency: Familiarity with relevant software, applications, and digital tools specific to the job role.
• Business literacy related to ESG: Familiarity with sustainability language, frameworks, and Sustainable IT impacts.
• Data analysis and interpretation: Ability to extract insights from data and use them for decision-making.
• Technical proficiencies: Specific software, tools, or programming languages required for the position, solid understanding of AI.

Soft Skills:

• Communication skills: Ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively.
• Leadership skills: Capacity to guide and motivate others.
• Teamwork skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Adaptability and flexibility: Willingness to embrace change and navigate uncertainties.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving: Analyzing complex situations and developing innovative solutions.
• Emotional intelligence: Self-awareness, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-management: Time management, organization, and self-motivation.
• Continuous learning: Commitment to upskilling and staying current with industry trends.

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.