Project Mangement

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

We are seeking a leader to drive the maintenance, operational optimization, and transformation of distributed systems across both cloud and on-premises environments, as part of a large-scale outsourcing project (approx. 200 members) for a core banking system in the financial industry.

In this position, you will work as the right-hand partner to the Delivery Partner (overall delivery executive), taking ownership of advanced operations, proposing improvements to operational processes, and managing teams.

This role also offers a clear career path toward becoming a Delivery Partner, who oversees the entire project. It is ideal for individuals who are passionate about leading transformation and creating value in the operations domain.

A Delivery Partner plays a critical role not only in delivering high-quality outsourcing services, but also in leading transformation in operations and maintenance. As a representative of Kyndryl, the Delivery Partner builds trusted relationships with customer executives and collaborates with sales and delivery teams to drive problem-solving and innovation.

Kyndryl Project Managers oversee the delivery of major projects within scope, schedule, and budget. You’ll be the driving force for every aspect of a program’s success, and the “conductor” who orchestrates everyone’s efforts to make beautiful music together. As the single point of contact to the client, you’ll also be the living embodiment of Kyndryl’s reputation every day.
As Project Manager, you have command of a very full and detail-oriented calendar. You’ll be constructing detailed project plans, managing teams, and leading meetings, status calls, and planning and cadence meetings. You will analyze and mitigate risks, manage finances, make sure the team has the right skills, then plan and delegate activity to hit deadlines, deliver on SLAs, and generally delight our clients. Of course, plans often evolve as a project unfolds, so you’ll need to practice continuous structural thinking and take ownership for value delivery, not just task scheduling.
But as important as planning and organization are, communication is 90% of the job. You’re the single point of contact with the client, partners, and all stakeholders, supporting them and ensuring they get what they need. You’re also the bridge to every other team on the project, including both technical and account roles. The result is an exciting multicultural, often multilingual environment. Bottom line: You need to like interactions with other people and know how to be kind and empathetic but also assertive — and handle customer change requests with diplomacy.
You’re going to be meeting a lot of people, networking, and forging relationships. Our “one team with the customer” concept means you’ll develop especially strong partnerships with the client and elsewhere. Some projects or clients even involve “embedding” with the client at their location. This puts more visibility on you personally, but it also gives you more opportunity to add value to the relationship. This is one of the things Kyndryls love about working here. It’s a great way to hone your service and people skills, and it lays the groundwork for career growth both laterally and vertically.
Your future at Kyndryl
Becoming a Project Manager at Kyndryl is an excellent gateway to many different paths. You’ll be creating a well-rounded skillset while gaining professional certifications and qualifications. You can evolve horizontally into other technical or non-technical areas such as Technical Service Architect, or you can move vertically to become a senior project manager or program manager. There are many different types and flavors of PM roles, so everyone can find the opportunity that suits them best.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
 

• General knowledge of distributed systems, including cloud, networks, Linux, Windows, security, and middleware
  Also, a willingness and aptitude to continuously learn new technology trends

• Over 5 years of hands-on experience in either:

  • Designing and building distributed systems as a project member, or
  • Operating and maintaining distributed systems as a project member

• General project management skills as a project manager, with the ability to execute projects according to planned schedules
  At least 3 years of experience as a PM or team leader on projects with 20 or more team members

• Multiple experiences in proposing system solutions to customers in collaboration with sales teams

• Strong communication and coordination skills with multiple stakeholders (customers, vendors, team members), and the ability to proactively engage in communication

• Ability to respond effectively to issues when they arise
  This includes taking initiative as a leader to drive resolution, preparing and presenting reports to customers and stakeholders

• Native-level Japanese proficiency and the ability to work within Japanese business culture

• English proficiency
  As communication with Kyndryl’s global teams may be required

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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