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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 Pricing Analyst is accountable for supporting growth across deals and will analyse deals to find efficiencies and ensure lower costs and maximum profitability. This position participates in pre-sales engagements to support the qualification of deals with a particular focus on the pricing and margin aspects of the pursuit. The Pricing Analyst will provide input on any complex deal review process related to deals in their assigned area of responsibility. What You'll Be Doing Key Roles and Responsibilities: Provide an analytical breakdown of pricing structuresMaintain familiarity with hardware / software licensing and services commercial model in the vendor’s environmentDrive pricing model and pricing negotiation with clientsEnsure costing optimization with the vendors and regions and work with the Sales team to optimize deals, mitigate risks for NTT and prevent potential channel or country/region conflictsWork across multiple teams to implement pricing and deal packaging guidelines. Analyse data from a variety of sources and using it to derive insights into pricing strategies and market trendsConduct risk assessment and exposure management, calling out areas of concernsDesign competitive pricing proposition of specific client dealsAccountable for achieving an appropriate commercial return and manage key risks – working closely with multiple teams and facilitate deal reviews and approvals by Sales and Finance by managing the communication and structuring of business opportunities. Accountable for ensuring that the pricing design includes development of the Client Business Case, the NTT Business Case, a pricing response, contractual pricing documents, addressing client concerns/requirements and mitigating business risksAccountable for deal structuring and/or packaging guidance to Sales, incorporating macro perspective into deal guidance in order to ensure that deals make overall business sense (precedent setting, pricing/discounts across segments/geographies and product family, hardware and software discounts)Create pricing tools that are used to more quickly respond to changing market needs or trendsCreate appropriate pricing templates that conform to pricing standards required by the businessPartner with Legal to perform contract reviews and assessmentsPerform scenario analysis, what if comparisons, sensitivity analysis, on key deal during deal structuring cycleSupport the transfer of the pricing knowledge to the GDC delivery team to ensure the ongoing management of the commercial aspects of contracts. Accountable for reviewing the financial returns delivered by engagements to ensure the learning is captured as engagements deliverProvide analysis identifying common trends and issues around pricing and competitive situations, learnings from deals, pricing pressures, competitive pressures, loopholes, etc., encountered in day-to-day management of the regionAccountable for capturing knowledge into artefacts that can be used to support new pursuits and ensure it is embedded in NTT’s overall approach– e.g. updated costing and pricing policies, models. Create and facilitate training programmes on pricing pursuits lessons learned for account, sales enablement and delivery teams and deliver ongoing education to ensure Sales understanding and compliance. Provide pricing and commercial support to APAC region inclusive of an early Morning IST start. Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: Specialist knowledge and understanding of IT industry environment and business needsSpecialist knowledge of the industry including competitors and market trendsUnderstanding of IFRS/US GAAPBasic understanding of P&L,Cashflow and key financial metrices for deal valuationSpecialist knowledge of vendor pricing and commercial model (e.g. Cisco and Microsoft license model / VMW license model)Keen eye for identifying opportunityGood analytical and research skillsGood verbal and written communication skillsGood Negotiations and problem-solving skillsEffective reporting and presentation skillsCommercial acumenHigh level of drive and ability to work under pressureGood understanding of global commerce and business capabilities and policies for global dealsAbility to build and maintain cross-functional relationships with a variety of stakeholdersMaintains extensive knowledge of product and service offerings, including new offerings Academic Qualifications and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Commercial or equivalent Required Experience: 3-5+ Years of experience in Pricing, Commercial, Financial Analysis or related field with at least 2 years of minimum experience in Pricing managed services deals. Seasoned experience working with Managed services deals and country sales and architect teams. Seasoned relevant experience in similar role within a related environmentSeasoned pricing experience as a consultant or practitioner with a history of developing and implementing innovative pricing solutionsSeasoned experience in commercial modelling using MS Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Location for role: preferred Gurugram, Bangalore, Mumbai & Hyderabad (other locations will also be considered) Workplace type: Hybrid Working 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.
