Software Development Associate Director

Req ID:   387822   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 Delivery Manager / Application Architect - Remote to join our team in Halifax, Nova Scotia (CA-NS), Canada (CA). Delivery Manager / Application Architect Position Overview We are seeking a seasoned Delivery Manager / Application Architect to lead end-to-end software delivery, product engineering initiatives, and architectural governance for cloud-hosted and AI-enabled enterprise applications . This hybrid leadership role combines strong program and delivery management with hands-on application architecture and solution design expertise. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams through the complete software delivery lifecycle—from business discovery and requirements through architecture, development, integration, testing, production deployment, and ongoing operational support. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions while ensuring delivery commitments are met across scope, quality, budget, and timelines. Experience supporting RFPs, proposals, solution development, effort estimation, and client workshops is required. Knowledge of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Intelligent Automation, SaaS modernization, and cloud adoption is highly valued. Healthcare experience across payer, provider, revenue cycle management (RCM), coordination of benefits (COB), and healthcare analytics is an asset. Key Responsibilities Delivery & Program Management Lead end-to-end delivery of software products, enhancements, modernization initiatives, and transformation programs. Own project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and escalation management. Ensure delivery commitments are achieved within agreed scope, budget, quality standards, and timelines. Drive Agile delivery practices, sprint and release planning, and program governance. Provide executive-level status reporting, performance updates, and stakeholder communications. Lead delivery planning and contribute to proposals, RFP responses, solutioning, and effort estimation. Identify delivery risks and proactively develop mitigation and recovery plans. Application Architecture & Solution Design Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-hosted applications and AI-enabled enterprise solutions. Develop architectural blueprints, technical specifications, integration designs, and solution roadmaps. Provide architectural governance and technical oversight across product engineering and delivery initiatives. Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, frameworks, and integration patterns. Translate business and functional requirements into practical, scalable technical architectures. Support cloud adoption, SaaS transformation, application modernization, and platform optimization. Provide technical leadership for CI/CD, DevOps, release management, and engineering best practices. Work across cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud . Integration, Testing & Production Readiness Provide technical leadership throughout development, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), deployment, and production support. Partner with development and QA teams to identify and resolve integration and technical issues. Review test scenarios, acceptance criteria, integration points, and overall solution readiness. Troubleshoot complex application and integration issues and drive timely resolution. Ensure applications meet functional, technical, security, performance, and operational requirements. Support production deployment planning, operational readiness, and client handover. Develop and maintain architecture, integration, technical, and operational documentation. Conduct technical onboarding and stakeholder training as required. Client & Team Leadership Serve as a primary technical and delivery contact for clients, business stakeholders, and technology leadership. Lead client discovery sessions, architecture workshops, solution discussions, and alignment meetings. Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle. Lead cross-functional teams including Developers, QA Engineers, Business Analysts, Architects, DevOps, and Support teams. Mentor architects, engineering leads, and delivery professionals while promoting accountability and continuous improvement. Facilitate effective communication between business and technical teams. Operational Excellence & Modernization Oversee production operations, application support, service reliability, and operational governance. Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes, engineering practices, and operational capabilities. Identify opportunities for automation, SaaS transformation, application modernization, and cloud optimization. Promote scalable, reusable architecture and engineering standards across engagements. Support the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and intelligent automation. Basic Qualifications 15+ years of experience in software development, technology delivery, product engineering, and/or application architecture. 10+ years of experience managing complex software delivery projects, programs, or transformation initiatives. 4+ years of experience as an Application Architect, Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or equivalent role designing and integrating enterprise applications. 8+ years of experience in client engagement, stakeholder management, executive communications, and technical presentations. 5+ years of experience managing production environments, application support, operational governance, and serv