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 an experienced Associate Director – Data & AI Consulting to lead and drive our data migration, data platform, data strategy, data governance, and data platform managed services initiatives. This role will be responsible for both business development and the successful delivery of client projects, ensuring that our solutions align with business goals and industry best practices.

As a key leader in our consulting practice, you will work closely with clients to define their data transformation roadmap, lead large-scale data migration initiatives, and design scalable data platforms that support AI and advanced analytics use cases. You will also collaborate with internal teams to develop new opportunities, shape go-to-market strategies, and contribute to thought leadership in the data and AI space.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development:

• Drive growth by identifying, developing, and closing new consulting opportunities in data migration, data platforms, data strategy, data governance, and data platform managed services.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including C-suite executives and technology leaders.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop proposals, solutions, and thought leadership materials.

• Represent the company at industry conferences, roundtables, and networking events to promote our data and AI capabilities.

Delivery Leadership:

• Lead the end-to-end execution of data migration, data platform modernization, data strategy, data governance, and data platform managed services projects for enterprise clients.

• Define and implement best practices for data architecture, governance, and cloud-based data platforms.

• Oversee project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery while managing risks and client expectations.

• Provide strategic guidance to clients on how to leverage data for business impact, including AI/ML adoption.

• Establish and manage data platform managed services, ensuring reliability, performance, and cost optimization for clients.

Technical & Strategic Expertise:

• Develop and refine data strategies that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Design and implement enterprise-grade data platforms, integrating cloud, hybrid, and on-premise solutions.

• Establish and oversee data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, security, compliance, and proper stewardship.

• Stay ahead of emerging trends in data engineering, analytics, and AI, bringing innovative solutions to clients.

• Oversee and optimize managed services for data platforms, ensuring continuous improvements in operational efficiency and service levels.

In addition to your technical expertise, you will also take the lead in coordinating the entire pre-sales process, ensuring quality and compliance verification while adhering to Kyndryl best practices. Your collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will generate winning responses and create optimal technical solutions. Moreover, you will actively build and nurture relationships with our external alliance partners, fostering a collaborative environment where joint solutions are co-created.

Join our team of forward thinking, tech-savvy professionals and embark on a journey of innovation, growth, and fulfillment.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in data consulting, data engineering, or data strategy roles.

• Proven track record in leading data migration, data platform modernization, data governance, and managed services projects.

• Strong understanding of cloud-based data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data architectures.

• Experience with ETL tools, data lakes, data warehouses, and data governance frameworks.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior executives.

• Demonstrated ability to drive business development efforts, including pre-sales, proposals, and client relationship management.

• Deep knowledge of industry regulations and data security best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Consulting experience in industries such as financial services, healthcare, retail, or telecom.

• Hands-on experience with AI/ML solutions and their integration into data platforms.

• Certification in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and/or data management methodologies.

• Experience with tools like Snowflake, Databricks, Apache Spark, and modern data engineering frameworks.

• Experience in managing data platform services, ensuring uptime, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

• Strong knowledge of data governance tools and practices, including data cataloging, metadata management, and regulatory compliance.

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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