Project Manager - Trade Promotion Management (TPM) Implementations

Req ID:   395153   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 Project Manager - Trade Promotion Management (TPM) Implementations to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US). Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of Trade Promotion Management (TPM) implementation projects for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) clients. The Project Manager will work closely with senior leadership, client stakeholders, solution providers, and technical teams to coordinate and manage TPM implementation initiatives from planning through hypercare. In addition to project delivery responsibilities, this role will also support business development and pre-sales activities, including proposal development, client presentations, implementation planning discussions, and solution positioning support for prospective TPM clients. This role requires strong project management capabilities, experience with enterprise business transformations, and the ability to operate effectively in cross-functional environments involving Sales, Finance, IT, Data & Analytics, and Supply Chain teams. Experience with TPM platforms such as Visualfabriq, Salesforce, XTEL, or similar solutions is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Coordination Support the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of TPM implementation projects. Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, RAID logs, status reports, and governance documentation. Coordinate project activities across business, functional, and technical workstreams. Track milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and critical path activities. Manage day-to-day communication with client and internal project teams. Facilitate project meetings, workshops, steering committees, and status reviews. Escalate risks, issues, and project deviations proactively with recommendations for resolution. Client & Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships with client business and IT stakeholders. Coordinate across Sales, Revenue Management, Finance, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and Data teams. Ensure alignment between business objectives, scope, timelines, and delivery expectations. Support change management and user adoption activities. TPM Functional Support Assist with TPM process discussions including: Promotion planning Financial management and accruals Claims and deductions Customer planning Settlement and post-event analysis Reporting and analytics Support workshops for requirements gathering, solution validation, and testing coordination. Coordinate integration activities involving ERP, data warehouse, middleware, and reporting systems. Delivery Governance Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions). Monitor project KPIs including schedule adherence, scope management, defect tracking, and resource utilization. Support change request and scope governance processes. Ensure documentation standards and project controls are maintained throughout the lifecycle. Testing & Deployment Support Coordinate SIT, UAT, cutover, and hypercare activities. Track defects, testing progress, and resolution status. Support deployment readiness assessments and go-live planning. Business Development & Pre-Sales Support Support business development activities for TPM opportunities within the CPG industry. Assist with proposal development, scope definition, effort estimation, and timeline creation. Participate in client discovery sessions, capability presentations, and solution demonstrations. Help prepare executive presentations, implementation approaches, and delivery models for prospective clients. Coordinate internal contributors during proposal and pursuit activities. Support development of reusable implementation assets, accelerators, and delivery methodologies. Contribute to thought leadership and go-to-market initiatives related to TPM implementations. Assist with preparation for client workshops, RFP responses, and system implementation selection processes. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of project management experience in enterprise software implementations. 5+ years of experience with project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid). 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and geographically distributed teams. 3+ years of experience working with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar. Ability to travel minimum of 25%. Preferred Qualifications Strong organizational and documentation capabilities. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience supporting CPG or retail transformation initiatives. Experience with TPM solutions such as Visualfabriq, Salesforce, XTEL, SAP TPM integrations, or other TPM/TPO platforms. Knowledge of TPM business processes within CPG organizations. Experience coordinating ERP integrations, especially with SAP. Familiarity with middleware and integration platforms such as MuleSoft. PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification preferred. Experience working in consulting or system integration environments. Key Skills Project planning and execution Executive communication Risk and issue management Client relationship management Cross-functional coordination TPM process understanding Proposal and presentation support Meeting facilitation Documentation and reporting Problem-solving and decision-making Attention to detail with strong organizational discipline Success Metrics Delivery against approved timeline and budget Client satisfaction and stakeholder engagement Effective management of risks and issues Qual