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Your day at NTT DATA
As a Portfolio Manager, you will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Global Portfolio Management, where you will make an impact on virtually all aspects of the management of your assigned portfolios. You will leverage your experience to assist with a variety of financial and operational responsibilities covering the end-to-end asset cycle. You will act as a business partner to increase the profitability of the assets, liaising with sales, operations, finance and legal.
What you'll be doing
- Oversight of one or more assets (site) NTT GDC Global data center portfolio comprising both stabilized operational assets and in very selected cases development assets.
- Work with Business case team / FP&A team and other functions (sales, power management, operation, accounting, etc.) to generate the required baseline for decision-making to utilize for the benchmarking and tracking of asset performance against. Understanding and challenging the underlying assumptions that impact this required baseline will be fundamental when providing oversight for assigned assets.
- Track monthly performance (asset level P&L), initiate and lead Task Force meetings per asset under considerations, establish regular asset evaluation, monitor Improvement plan execution.
- Work closely with the Finance, Procurement, Sales, Product and Operations teams along with other relevant NTT GDC asset/project stakeholders to facilitate the portfolio optimization and provide strategic recommendations on asset (optimize, divestment, close.)
- Implement and track asset optimization projects to increasing profitability by bringing together financial and technical recommendations to impact the revenue, expenses and investment of a given asset.
- Working with Sales, Product and other key stakeholders, manage and optimize rent and lease reviews with a focus of either tracking to the asset’s planned performance or implementing an improvement plan to get the asset back on track. Aspects of this may include understanding the asset’s client mix, calculating the margin expected from current leases, and communicating the impact of leasing decisions (inducements, base price, annual hikes, duration).
- Through collaboration with the technical asset management and other key stakeholders develop an Asset Book (Building Management Plan) with dimensions such as asset age, square footage details, high-level equipment overview, expected TCO, and targeted asset strategy considering the client mix.
- Give data driven recommendation based on the best-case studies [internal and external]in asset operations and drive the implementation of them to all other relevant assets. Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES
- Proven record in Finance, background in reporting, accounting, forecasting &budgeting with a tendency to act as a ‘business partner’.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial real estate infrastructure investment or asset management with an understanding of the factors influencing asset performance.
- Understanding of the business of Real Estate (and ideally data centers, data center operations, design & engineering, pre-sales/sales) and a strong analytical skillset to apply that understanding. An understanding of machinery & equipment is a distinct advantage when collaborating with the operations team and communicating asset specific nuances which may impact performance.
- Proven track record of working in internal and external cross-cultural and/or cross-functional project teams with the ability to conduct and prepare comprehensive and detailed data analysis and actionable output reports for stakeholders.
- English fluent required; additional languages are a distinct advantage
- Ability to manipulate large data sets using advanced excel functions for extracting strategic insight.
- Strategic thinking individual with structured and target oriented approach
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, management, and collaboration
- Outstanding relationship-builder, both internally and externally
- Ability to work in multinational and interdisciplinary teams
- Technical mind-set with commercial acumen
- Problem solver with a “can do” attitude
- Ability to maintain own continual professional development
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to present and communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
- A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance or related field. A master’s in finance or similar professional qualification such as CAIA/ACCA/CPA is a plus.
- Advanced skills in MS Excel and competent in the use of software products including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and PowerBI.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
- PMP certification and/or Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black belt) certification preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 8+ years of relevant financial portfolio experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Regularly moves equipment and other hardware up to 20 lbs.
- Frequently move about inside and outside of data center / facility
- Remain stationary for long periods of time.
- Ascend / Descend a ladder and perform duties atop a raised platform.
- Position self in small spaces.
- Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
- Perform work during US business hours and time zones.
Work conditions & other requirements
- Exposure to varying temperatures and loud noises.
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
- Travel required 10% of time.
- Ability to perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection.
- Being present on site 50/50
- Proficiency in English (both written and spoken) is required to effectively communicate with our English-speaking clientele and team members.
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Workplace type:
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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. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. 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 also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.
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