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 seasoned delivery leader to drive complex infrastructure transformation programs, with a focus on VMware to Hyper-V migration, end-to-end transition and transformation (T&T), and ongoing AMS and database support. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and operational excellence to ensure seamless delivery across hybrid environments.

As a Program Manager, you will lead the end-to-end execution of a strategic infrastructure transformation project to migrate all workloads across NEA, EAP, IR, DPS, and HDCC from VMware to Hyper-V, overseeing phases from discovery and planning through execution and hyper care. This role also includes managing VMware hyper care security services during migration, ensuring timely identification and mitigation of security risks, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, efficient, and compliant migration outcomes.

Essential Skills, Duties & Responsibilities: 

Communicate complex issues to stakeholders with recommendations on the path forward.

Allocate resources appropriately to meet program needs and minimize resource contention

Coordinate stakeholder meetings to ensure all parties understand the deliveries and milestones and the resources that are assigned

Facilitate/manage solution Maturing phase of the project by working with design/solution team

Develop detailed implementation plans using MS Project or Account specific tool

Conduct Project Definition Workshops with all the stakeholders and produce the written report - Project Definition Report

Work with various delivery teams to ensure that all relevant teams within Kyndryl and alliance teams/sub-contractors are engaged during implementation

Should be well versed with project management domains: Initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing

Lead a project team in delivering a solution to the customer and should have overall performance responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverable, which includes applying techniques for planning, tracking, change control, and risk management

Manage all project resources and establish an effective communication plan with the project team and the customer and provide day to day directions to the project team and regular project status to the customer

Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to growing your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect.  We have training and upskilling programs that you find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms.  One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

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

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.

Required Skills, Experience and Circumstances:

Minimum 10+ years of IT delivery experience, with at least 5 years in an indirect leadership role managing large-scale infrastructure or cloud transformation programs.

Proven experience with VMware, Hyper-V, OpenShift, or similar virtualization platforms.

Strong understanding of AMS delivery models and database technologies (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).

Experience with hyperscaler platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Familiarity with containerization (e.g., VMware Tanzu, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices

Ability to be onsite Midland, MI, three days a week as needed.

Ability to collect technical inputs from subject matter experts and create solutions to drive aggressive timelines

Leadership competencies for team building, client relations, negotiation, decision making, problem solving and conflict management

Proven project management skill and an ability to navigate fast paced and rapidly evolving environments, 

Knowledge of current Project Management methodologies

Strong working knowledge of project-planning tools like MS Project, MS Excel, MS Power point

Experience in leading project teams across different countries and cultures.

Proven ability to learn and grasp concepts quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and financial acumen.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree

ITIL, PMP, or equivalent certifications

Proficient in Agile methodology with an ability to adapt quickly to changing technology requirements

You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop cutting edge technologies

Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with a creative approach to work

Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management

Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A dynamic and inclusive work environment.

The chance to work with a leading global IT services company.

Compensation

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $120,360 to $228,840 based on a full-time schedule.  Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.  For part-time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:

California: $132,480 to $274,560 

Colorado: $120,360 to $228,840 

New York City: $144,480 to $274,560 

Washington: $132,480 to $251,640 

Washington DC: $132,480 to $251,640 

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.  Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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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