Global Head Of Leadership Capability – Learning

Global Head of Leadership Capability – Learning & Development 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. Role Purpose The Global Head of Leadership Capability is a new role created to support the newly appointed Global Head of L&D and establish NTT DATA Inc. as the place where people grow by designing and scaling world‑class leadership capability and development experiences. This role will be the global steward of NTT DATA Inc.'s How We Lead principles—Inspire, Empower, Care—ensuring they are embedded in leadership capability frameworks, programmes, and people processes. The global Head of Leadership Capability will make the Leader-as-Coach philosophy the foundation of how we lead, while also evolving leadership mindsets for the AI age. This includes inspiring protagonism, fostering empowerment, and building leaders who create emotional connection, trust, and care. The successful candidate will design and deliver a comprehensive suite of leadership programmes—from global capstone academies to refreshed regional offerings—aligned to NTT's culture, values, and CEO's growth strategy. This person will lead a dedicated team, partner with global and regional stakeholders, and position NTT DATA Inc. as a global benchmark for leadership development in an AI‑enabled world. Key Accountabilities Leadership Capability Framework & Culture – Define and embed an enterprise‑wide leadership capability framework that explicitly reflects NTT's How We Lead principles—Inspire, Empower, Care. Champion Leader as Coach as the foundation of leadership practice. Leadership Development Portfolio – Design and launch capstone global leadership programmes and evolve regional programmes to align with global culture and values. Leader‑as‑Coach & Manager Capability – Sponsor and oversee coaching and manager capability programmes, ensuring coaching is embedded as a core leadership practice. AI‑Enabled Leadership & Innovation – Define leadership in an AI‑enabled workplace and integrate AI capability into leadership programmes. Team Leadership & Governance – Build and lead a global Leadership Capability team, partner with the Executive Learning Council and regional talent leaders to drive alignment and governance. Success Measures Enterprise‑wide leadership capability framework defined, launched, and embedded. Measurable uplift in manager and leader effectiveness, coaching behaviours, and employee growth metrics. Successful delivery of capstone leadership academies and refresh of existing programmes. Integration of AI leadership capability into global leadership standards and executive development pathways. NTT DATA Inc. recognised internally and externally as a benchmark for leadership development in the AI age. Qualifications & Experience 12+ years in leadership development, talent management, or organisational capability roles. Proven experience designing and scaling global leadership programmes across geographies. Deep expertise in coaching, ideally ICF‑qualified or equivalent. Experience embedding coaching frameworks into leadership programmes and organisational culture. Experience embedding leadership frameworks into organisational processes. Knowledge of future‑of‑work and AI trends. Strong team leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Track record of measuring impact of leadership programmes on business performance and culture. Ideal Candidate Profile Steward of How We Lead, embodying Inspire, Empower, Care. Visionary leader who can define the role of leaders in an AI‑first era. Skilled coaching practitioner who can role‑model coach‑like behaviours. Able to balance empowerment with influence and care. Strong cultural intelligence, able to balance global standards with local needs. Passionate about equipping leaders to thrive in an AI‑enabled environment. Credible with executives and inspiring to emerging leaders. Collaborative partner who thrives in a federated, global organisation. Workplace type Hybrid Working About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global . We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are a leading AI and digital infrastructure provider, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise‑scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centres and application services. 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