Portfolio Manager - Modernization Engagement Lead

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Kyndryl is looking for a Portfolio Manager - 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.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

• 5 years + proven experience leading complex, multi‑tower modernization programs with ownership for delivery outcomes.
• Broad modernization expertise across domains: Applications, Cloud, Mainframe, and Network & Edge who is 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

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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