At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Kyndryl is looking for a Modernization Engagement Lead to own delivery of complex, multi ‑ tower modernization programs , bringing together modernization solution components across applications, cloud, mainframe, and network & edge into a single, cohesive client outcome. This role is built for leaders who can drive end ‑ to ‑ end execution, coordinate dependencies across multiple workstreams, and ensure modernization outcomes are delivered with disciplined program management and strong technical solution leadership.

What You Will Do

Own delivery of multi ‑ tower modernization programs and ensure outcomes are delivered to scope, schedule, quality, and risk expectations.

Coordinate cross ‑ tower teams, delivery plans, dependencies, risks, and mitigation actions across the modernization landscape.

Stitch together a single optimized modernization solution spanning multiple domains (e.g., application modernization, cloud migration/modernization, mainframe modernization, N&E modernization).

Drive modernization execution across sub ‑ domains such as AMS, SDLC transformation, AppMod, Mainframe Mod, Platform Engineering, Data Center Networks, and Edge Networks.

Lead technical solution management activities including scoping, PoC framing, assumptions, dependencies, baselining, and delivery readiness.

Own and/or contribute to SoW creation and review, ensuring clear deliverables, acceptance criteria, and execution model.

Build and deliver client-facing presentations with strong content, narrative framing, storytelling, and value proposition articulation.

Apply Kyndryl Agentic AI Framework (KAF), Agent Builder, and relevant Technology Lifecycle Plays (TLPs) to enhance modernization execution and outcomes.

Why Kyndryl?

At Kyndryl, modernization is executed at enterprise scale across hybrid estates and multiple technology towers using repeatable approaches, strong delivery governance, and AI-agent enabled frameworks. As part of the Modernization service line, you will lead strategic modernization engagements, partner with architects, engineering teams, account teams, business stakeholders, and help clients translate modernization strategy into measurable outcomes.

Your Future at Kyndryl

This role provides a pathway into senior modernization leadership—spanning program leadership, complex engagement ownership, modernization portfolio leadership, or modernization transformation executive roles. You will develop deep expertise in orchestrating modernization across towers while strengthening client leadership, governance, and value realization capabilities.

Who You Are

Required Skills and Experience

Proven experience leading complex, multi ‑ tower modernization programs with ownership for delivery outcomes.

Broad modernization expertise across domains: Applications, Cloud, Mainframe, and Network & Edge—able to unify multiple solution components into a single client solution.

Ability to consolidate and integrate technical solutions across towers into a cohesive modernization program.

Strong hands-on capability in technical solution leadership, including:

Scoping and PoC framing

Assumptions, dependencies, baselining

SoW creation and review

Strong client communication and presentation skills:

Content creation

Story/narrative framing

Storytelling

Value proposition articulation

Experience applying KAF, Agent Builder, and Modernization TLPs to shape and/or run modernization execution.

Preferred Skills and Experience

GT10 (large/strategic) deal and delivery experience, including complex stakeholder management and governance.

Experience running modernization in hybrid estates involving multiple platforms and cross ‑ tower execution (e.g., mainframe + distributed + cloud + network/security).

Track record of driving risk management, dependency orchestration, and delivery predictability at scale.

Being You

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

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