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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Associate Director - **Company:** NTT DATA Corporation - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,750.0 - $216,250.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Decision Support Systems, Machine Learning, Scrum Methodology, Release Management, Software Engineering, Usage Analysis, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Information Technology, Performance Monitor - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers-inc.nttdata.com/talentcommunity/apply/1407134800/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience). * 8+ years of experience in IT with a strong background in Product Management, Product Ownership, Business Analysis, or Solution Delivery. * 8+ years of experience managing enterprise software products throughout the full product lifecycle. * 6+ years of experience with: * Product strategy and roadmap development * Agile product management methodologies * Product lifecycle management * Stakeholder management * Requirements gathering and analysis * User story development * Product analytics and KPI tracking * Enterprise software delivery * Business process improvement * Cross-functional leadership Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and modern product management best practices. Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Experience working with geographically distributed, cross-functional teams. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud., * 2+ years of experience working with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Machine Learning, or Intelligent Automation solutions. * Experience delivering AI-enabled enterprise applications or digital transformation initiatives. * Working knowledge of Generative AI concepts, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, and prompt engineering. * Understanding of Responsible AI, AI governance, enterprise AI security, and compliance considerations. * Product management certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe POPM, Pragmatic Institute, or equivalent. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle management of enterprise software products, including AI-enabled solutions. This role partners closely with business and technology stakeholders to define product vision, prioritize features, and deliver innovative capabilities that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong product management expertise with a customer-centric mindset, data-driven decision making, and experience working within Agile environments., * Define and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives. * Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, gather requirements, and translate business needs into product capabilities. * Own and prioritize the product backlog, balancing customer value, business priorities, and technical feasibility. * Develop user stories, acceptance criteria, and product documentation to support Agile delivery. * Collaborate with engineering, architecture, UX, QA, operations, and business teams throughout the product lifecycle. * Lead product discovery, feature prioritization, release planning, and continuous product improvement initiatives. * Monitor product performance using KPIs, analytics, and customer feedback to drive data-informed decisions. * Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement to identify new product opportunities and enhancements. * Ensure products adhere to enterprise security, governance, privacy, and compliance standards. * Communicate product strategy, roadmap, priorities, and delivery progress to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. * Support product launches, change management, user adoption, and ongoing enablement activities., This position is ideal for a product leader who enjoys working across business and technology teams to deliver innovative enterprise solutions while helping shape the organization's AI and digital transformation strategy. ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100340-ai-driven-development) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) - [The AI-Native Software Team: How Agents Are Rewriting the SDLC](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100263-the-ai-native-software-team-how-agents-are-rewriting-the-sdlc) ## Related Articles - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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