State & Local Executive Leader

State & Local Government Executive Leader

NTT DATA 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 State & Local Government Executive Leader to join our team in Plano, Texas, United States.

Role Overview

The State & Local Government Executive Leader provides executive leadership across a portfolio of accounts spanning the United States. This role is accountable for driving growth, ensuring delivery excellence, and building trusted long-term relationships with state and local government leaders. The ideal candidate is a proven executive with deep SLED expertise, business acumen, and a strong track record of delivering measurable client and organizational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Leadership
• Client Relationship Development
• Business Growth & Market Positioning
• Policy, Funding & Ecosystem Engagement
• Innovation & Transformation Leadership
• Risk, Compliance & Governance
• Team Leadership & Talent Development

Required Experience & Qualifications

10+ years of client service leadership in the State & Local Government and Education sector.

10+ years of experience in sales, relationship management, and account leadership with measurable growth achievements.

5+ years managing large, multi-location consulting engagements and executive client relationships.

5+ years of P&L management, budgeting, and operational performance accountability.

Proven ability to exceed business, financial, and customer objectives in dynamic environments.

Core Competencies & Attributes

Executive presence with the ability to influence and engage at all organizational levels.

Strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen.

Skilled in navigating complex political, policy, and regulatory environments.

Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Collaborative leader who builds trust, drives innovation, and inspires high performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred.

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.