NTT DATA reviews

Lacking actual opportunity to gain experience at the entry level. Many clients want 8 years+ of experience, so many entry level developers are not able to be placed on projects. This results in a lot of bench time or time on projects in non-development roles. Work is mundane. Lots of meetings. Lots of bureaucracy typical of a large company. Employees are restricted from downloading any software, even that which is necessary for development. New bench policy is 6 weeks of paid bench, then 4 weeks unpaid, after which the individual is let go. Number of bench weeks available resets after 6 uninterrupted months on a client project. While on bench, resources are expected to apply internally for positions on client projects. Previous policy was unlimited bench, and the change was the result of an acquisition. Poor benefits - 2 weeks of PTO that moved up to 3 weeks after company acknowledged that their benefits are poor compared to other companies. No other benefits changes. - "Reimbursement for training" as a benefit is misleading. Company will not pay unless it is determined there is a business need (i.e., a requirement by the client). Raises and bonuses are minimal and do not reflect performance whatsoever.

NTT DATA in the UK does not know who they want to be. This may (in part) be reflected by the massive egos of the senior management who like to believe they are akin to McKinsey's/Bain's etc but know deep down they do low end IT services projects and bodyshopping. Perhaps they are embarassed or don't want to see reality however the dearth of real c-suite relationships or real strategy projects is the true picture. NTT DATA is a IT bodyshop (look at all the strategic staffing hires - now rebranded to Partners & Alliances) but they just cant seem to be honest and instead talk vaguely about 'Japanese innovation' and changing the world. Junior consultants know this and the good ones are just waiting to leave whilst the ones who were sold the 'Digital' or 'Start-up consulting' dream to leave Deloitte/PWC seethe in annoyance they got suckered in.