Who We AreNTT DATA is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to take end-to-end operational ownership of the planning, coordination, execution, and follow-up of the Global AI Hackathon.This is a high-visibility global initiative, involving NTT DATA employees, senior leadership, multiple regions and business units, as well as external agencies and suppliers.The Project Manager will act as the central coordination point, ensuring that all workstreams, stakeholders, events, communications, dependencies, and deliverables remain aligned and are executed according to plan.The role requires exceptional organization, executive-level communication, strong ownership, anticipation of risks, and disciplined execution. Deadlines are fixed, multiple global stakeholders must be coordinated simultaneously, and execution quality is critical.What You'll Be DoingEnd-to-End Project ManagementBuild, own, and maintain the Global AI Hackathon master plan, including milestones, critical path, dependencies, owners, and deadlinesDrive execution across the complete lifecycle: preparation, launch, competition, regional phases, global final, awards, and closureEstablish project governance, RACI, reporting cadence, decision mechanisms, and escalation pathsCoordinate multiple parallel workstreams and ensure cross-team dependencies are actively managedDrive actions through completion and proactively intervene when delivery is at riskGlobal & Executive Stakeholder ManagementAct as the central project coordination interface across Global NTT DATA, regions, business units, practices, and functionsWork directly with senior and executive management, providing concise status, risks, decisions required, and recommendationsCoordinate leadership, regional leads, jury members, trainers,



communications teams, support teams, and other stakeholdersEnsure executive meetings and events are fully prepared with validated materials, agendas, responsibilities, and follow-up actionsExternal Agency & Supplier ManagementCoordinate external agencies, event suppliers, communication partners, and other third partiesDefine clear deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and approval requirementsMonitor supplier readiness and proactively address delivery risksEnsure external deliverables meet NTT DATA requirements and quality expectationsHackathon & Event ExecutionCoordinate operational readiness across the complete lifecycle:Launch & Registration -> Training & Participant Support -> Project Submissions -> Jury & Evaluations -> Regional Phases -> Global Final ->Awards Ceremony -> Post-event Follow-upForevery critical milestone, ensure clear ownership, readiness criteria, validated communications, contingency plans, and timely escalationProject Control, Risk & QualityMaintain the master schedule, RAID log, action tracker,



and decision logEstablish quality gates and readiness checks for critical events and communicationsOrganize dry runs and contingency planning for high-profile activitiesValidate critical information before releaseIdentify risks early and activate with clear impact assessment and proposed resolutionEnsure no surprises for Global Hackathon leadership or executive stakeholdersReporting & CommunicationProvide structured operational and executive reporting covering progress, milestones, participation, submissions, event readiness, suppliers, risks, blockers, decisions, and next stepsWhat You'll Bring AlongBSc/MSc in Computer Science or related field5+ years of relevant Project Management experience, preferably within complex international or enterprise initiativesDemonstrated ownership of high-visibility projects with fixed deadlinesExperience working directly with senior management and executive stakeholdersStrong global stakeholder-management and influencing skillsProven ability to coordinate multiple parallel workstreams and dependenciesStrong risk management, problem-solving, and escalation capabilitiesExperience managing external suppliers/agencies or complex third-party dependenciesExcellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detailAbility to operate effectively under pressure and manage last-minute changesFluent professional English – mandatory, with excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePointSpanish language skills are highly appreciated, given the global and multicultural stakeholder environmentNice to have:Experience with global transformation or innovation programsCorporate events, integral conferences, or hackathonsAI / GenAI transformation initiativesExecutive-level event organizationInternal communications and employee-engagement programsTechnical AI development expertise is not required, but a good understanding of AI/GenAI and interest in AI-driven transformation are expected#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Project Manager (Ai Hackathon Event) (Reus)
🏢 Ntt Data Europe & Latam
📍 Reus