Regional Artificial Intelligence Deployment Leader - EMEA

Who We Are

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's Global Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure & Data Center Deployment organization helps customers design, build, deploy, manage and optimize Artificial Intelligence infrastructure at global scale. Our teams support the full lifecycle of Artificial Intelligence data center deployments, from readiness and mobilization through deployment, operational handoff and continuous improvement.

The Regional Artificial Intelligence Deployment Leader - EMEA is responsible for leading Artificial Intelligence infrastructure and data center deployment activities across the EMEA region. This leader translates global deployment strategy into regional execution plans while ensuring readiness, quality, safety, delivery excellence and customer satisfaction.
This position serves as the primary regional deployment leader and is accountable for deployment mobilization, staffing readiness, partner management, capacity planning, operational governance, escalation management and customer engagement.

• Lead end-to-end deployment mobilization and operational execution for mission-critical Artificial Intelligence infrastructure and data centers across the EMEA region.
• Formulate and execute comprehensive regional workforce, partner capacity, and deployment plans to support rapid business expansion.
• Own regional readiness across technical staffing, onboarding, tooling, access credentials, travel logistics, and customer dependencies.
• Direct and empower site leadership through deployment launches, stabilization, operational handoffs, and transition governance.
• Champion rigorous project delivery, proactively mitigating operational risks, upholding deployment schedules, and enforcing safety and quality standards.
• Cultivate and scale a resilient regional partner ecosystem and specialized technical talent pipeline across multiple international markets.
• Serve as the executive escalation point for customer engagements, driving transparent executive communications and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Uphold global deployment methodologies, operational playbooks, and continuous improvement mechanisms through post-deployment reviews and operational metrics.

Becoming a Regional Artificial Intelligence Deployment Leader - EMEA 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, or move vertically into senior leadership or specialized domain roles. There are many different types and flavors of roles at Kyndryl, so everyone can find the opportunity that suits them best.

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.

Who You Are

• 10+ years of proven experience in infrastructure deployment, technical delivery leadership, or data center operations.
• Demonstrated track record leading geographically dispersed teams and delivering complex technical deployments across multiple countries.
• Strong domain knowledge of Artificial Intelligence infrastructure, cloud architectures, networking, or high-performance data center environments.
• Proven background in strategic workforce and capacity planning, partner/vendor management, and large-scale deployment mobilization.
• Robust capabilities in operational governance, risk and escalation management, and quality and safety leadership.
• Exceptional customer-facing and executive communication skills with experience operating effectively within global matrix delivery models.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% across the EMEA region and internationally as required.

• Professional project/program management certifications (such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with specialized Artificial Intelligence infrastructure, GPU cluster deployments, or accelerated computing environments.
• Prior experience leading large-scale field operations organizations or multi-site data center rollouts.
• Professional working proficiency in one or more additional European/EMEA languages alongside fluent English.

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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