**Make an impact with NTT DATA** Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. **Your day at NTT DATA** The Partner/Vendor Alliances Specialist is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for managing partnerships with external organizations that are crucial to the company's business objectives. This role is required to develop and nurture relationships with key partners to foster collaboration and mutual benefit. The Partner/Vendor Alliances Specialist plays a pivotal role in building and maintaining partner relationships that contribute to the organization's growth and competitive advantage. **What you'll be doing** The role of an Alliance Specialist involves fostering and managing relationships between internal organizations and partners. This position is instrumental in identifying potential partnership opportunities, negotiating agreements, and ensuring that collaborations are mutually beneficial and align with the organization’s strategic goals. By serving as the main point of contact for partners, the specialist ensures smooth communication and coordination between parties. Their efforts are geared towards maximizing the value of partnerships through effective management and support, ultimately contributing to the organization’s growth and success. Through a deep understanding of both the organization’s offerings and the partners’ needs, the Alliance Specialist plays a significant role in enhancing the organization’s market presence and achieving collaborative objectives. **Expected Responsibilities** + Identify and evaluate potential new partners by analyzing market trends and competitors’ partnership strategies to ensure alignment with the company’s goals and objectives. + Develop and negotiate partnership agreements, including terms of collaboration, financial arrangements, and mutual expectations, to ensure clarity and alignment between parties. + Coordinate with internal teams, such as marketing, sales, and product development, to ensure successful integration and execution of partnership initiatives. + Organize and participate in partnership meetings, presenting proposals, progress reports, and addressing any concerns to maintain strong and productive relationships. + Implement and manage partnership programs, monitoring performance metrics and adjusting strategies as necessary to maximize effectiveness and achieve targets. + Facilitate communication between partner organizations and the company, acting as a liaison to ensure smooth collaboration and address any issues that arise. + Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of all partnership activities, agreements, and communications for legal compliance and reference. + Research and apply for partnership awards and recognitions, enhancing the company’s reputation and showcasing successful **collaborations** **Workplace type** **:** **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. **Equal Opportunity Employer** NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.