Senior Consultant Avant-Vente Modernisation Mainframe & IA H/F

Posted 14 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Advises French enterprise clients on mainframe application modernization and transformation. Leads client discovery workshops, application portfolio assessments, modernization roadmaps, strategic recommendations, value propositions, and proposal responses. Partners with sales teams and presents to IT leaders and architects. Identifies AI opportunities, develops mainframe modernization offerings, and evaluates approaches including API enablement, refactoring, replatforming, optimization, and replacement.
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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

Vous êtes passionné par les technologies Mainframe et souhaitez mettre votre expérience au service de projets de transformation ambitieux ?

Nous recherchons un consultant avant-vente qui accompagnera les plus grandes entreprises françaises dans leurs réflexions de modernisation applicative et d'évolution de leurs environnements Mainframe.

Vous intervenez dès les premières phases des opportunités commerciales afin d'aider les clients à comprendre leur patrimoine applicatif identifier les leviers de modernisation et construire des trajectoires réalistes conciliant innovation, maîtrise des risques et création de valeur.

Votre rôle est celui d'un conseiller de confiance capable de transformer une problématique technique complexe en stratégie de transformation crédible et attractive pour le client.

Vos responsabilités

Activités d'avant-vente

  • Participer activement aux rendez-vous clients aux côtés des équipes commerciales.
  • Comprendre les enjeux métiers et techniques des clients.
  • Animer des ateliers de découverte et d'analyse.
  • Réaliser des assessments de patrimoine applicatif.
  • Identifier les opportunités de transformation et de modernisation.
  • Construire des recommandations stratégiques et des trajectoires de transformation.
  • Élaborer des propositions de valeur et contribuer aux réponses aux appels d'offres.
  • Présenter et défendre les recommandations auprès des directions informatiques et des équipes d'architecture.

Expertise Modernisation

Vous serez amené à répondre à des questions telles que :

  • Quelles applications doivent être modernisées en priorité ?
  • Où se trouvent les gains rapides en matière de coûts ou d'agilité ?
  • Quelles applications doivent être conservées ?
  • Quelles transformations présentent le plus faible risque ?
  • Quels composants peuvent être intégrés dans une architecture hybride ?
  • Quelles approches de modernisation sont les plus pertinentes : Optimisation, API Enablement, refactoring, replatforming ou remplacement ?

Innovation & IA

  • Identifier les opportunités d'utilisation de l'IA dans l'analyse et la modernisation des patrimoines applicatifs.
  • Contribuer au développement de nouvelles offres associant Mainframe, modernisation et IA.
  • Assurer une veille des innovations du marché.


Who You Are

Expérience

  • 8 ans ou plus d'expérience dans les systèmes d'information, l'architecture, le conseil ou les environnements Mainframe.
  • Expérience significative de la relation client et de l'avant-vente.
  • Capacité à présenter et défendre des recommandations auprès de décideurs tant en français qu’en anglais
  • Expérience passée des technologies Mainframe permettant de comprendre les enjeux des applications critiques et de leur transformation.

Nous ne recherchons pas nécessairement un expert de l'exploitation Mainframe.

Nous recherchons avant tout un professionnel ayant travaillé avec les technologies Mainframe et capable d'en comprendre les architectures, les dépendances applicatives et les enjeux de modernisation.

Technologies recherchées

Une expérience sur tout ou partie des technologies suivantes constitue un atout :

  • IBM Z / zOS
  • COBOL
  • CICS
  • DB2
  • IMS
  • JCL
  • MQ
  • RACF
  • ZLinux 
  • ...

Ainsi que des connaissances sur :

  • API Management
  • Intégration applicative
  • Architecture d'entreprise
  • Modernisation applicative
  • DevOps

Ce qui fera la différence

  • Esprit consultant.
  • Aisance relationnelle.
  • Curiosité intellectuelle.
  • Capacité à vulgariser des sujets complexes.
  • Goût pour les échanges avec les clients.
  • Capacité à construire une vision de transformation cohérente plutôt qu'à résoudre uniquement des problématiques techniques.
  • Connaissance d'industries (Banque, Assurance, Grande distribution, ...)

Une sensibilité aux usages de l'IA appliqués à la modernisation applicative sera particulièrement appréciée.


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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Skills Required

  • At least 8 years of experience in information systems, architecture, consulting, or mainframe environments
  • Significant experience in client relationship management and presales
  • Ability to present and defend recommendations to decision-makers in French and English
  • Previous experience with mainframe technologies and understanding of critical application architectures, dependencies, and modernization challenges
  • Experience with IBM Z, z/OS, COBOL, CICS, DB2, IMS, JCL, MQ, RACF, or zLinux
  • Knowledge of API management, application integration, enterprise architecture, application modernization, or DevOps
  • Knowledge of industries such as banking, insurance, or retail
  • Familiarity with AI applications in application modernization

Kyndryl Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kyndryl and has not been reviewed or approved by Kyndryl.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered good in some roles, with mentions of “good pay,” “great pay and benefits,” and an “acceptable salary range” paired with bonuses. Certain senior or consulting tracks are described as market-competitive.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, paid time off, holidays, and a dedicated volunteer day are highlighted as positives. Parental leave exists companywide alongside sick leave and disability coverage.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Remote and hybrid flexibility is emphasized, including 100% remote roles and a formal flexible workplace policy. Well‑being resources such as the Be Well program and an EAP are available.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
46,070 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

We have the world’s best talent that design, run, and manage the most advanced and reliable technology infrastructure each day. Together, we think holistically about the health of these vital technology ecosystems. We are a focused, independent company that builds on our foundation of excellence by creating systems in new ways. Bringing in the right partners, investing in our business, and working side-by-side with our customers to unlock potential. We're raising the bar. Our experience speaks for itself: We have 90,000 highly skilled employees around the world serving 75 of the Fortune 100. But our purpose is what drives us: Advancing the vital systems that power human progress. Because when a digital ecosystem is healthy, it can more readily adapt and support continuous growth and that opens up a world of possibility for everyone.

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