Modernization Engagement Lead

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

Your Role

The largest modernization programs are often won or lost in the space between the deal and the delivery. They span applications, cloud, mainframe, and network & edge, involve many teams, and carry high expectations from day one. Clients need someone who keeps it all connected. As a Modernization Engagement Lead at Kyndryl, that someone is you.

You’ll lead coordination across sales, architects, consulting, and delivery teams to make sure complex consulting and delivery programs succeed, from pre-sales through initial delivery. You’ll make sure the solution is well scoped and truly deliverable, the commitments in the Statement of Work are clear, dependencies and risks are managed early, and the program launches with a strong start and stays on track.

This role is built for leaders who thrive on complexity, enjoy bringing teams and technologies together, and want to be accountable for getting large modernization programs off to a successful start.

What you will do

Coordinate from pre-sales to initial delivery

• Lead coordination across sales, architects, consulting, legal, and delivery teams so that complex modernization programs are well shaped from pre-sales through launch and initial delivery.

• Lead technical solution management, including scoping, proof-of-concept (PoC) framing, assumptions, dependencies, baselining, and delivery readiness.

• Own or contribute to SoW creation and review, with clear deliverables, acceptance criteria, and execution model, so that what is sold is what can be delivered.

• Guide the transition from pre-sales to delivery, and stay engaged through initial delivery to confirm early milestones are met and the program is on track.

Orchestrate complex, multi-tower programs

• Coordinate cross-tower teams, delivery plans, dependencies, risks, and mitigation actions across the modernization landscape.

• Stitch together a single, optimized modernization solution that spans domains such as application modernization, cloud migration and modernization, mainframe modernization, and network & edge modernization.

• Drive modernization execution across subdomains such as application management services (AMS), SDLC transformation, AppMod, Mainframe Mod, Platform Engineering, Data Center Networks, and Edge Networks.

Tell the story and bring the tools

• Build and deliver client-facing presentations with strong content, narrative framing, and a clear value proposition.

• Apply agentic AI capabilities and proven modernization playbooks to strengthen execution and outcomes.

Your future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscale's that you won’t 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 clients 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.

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 Technical and Professional Expertise

• Proven 8+ years experience coordinating or leading complex, large-scale modernization programs, from pre-sales and solutioning through delivery.

• Broad modernization expertise across applications, cloud, mainframe, and network & edge, and the ability to unify multiple solution components into a single client solution.

• Ability to consolidate and integrate technical solutions across towers into a cohesive modernization program.

• Strong hands-on technical solution leadership, including scoping and PoC framing; assumptions, dependencies, and baselining; and SoW creation and review.

• Strong client communication and presentation skills, including content creation, narrative framing, storytelling, and value proposition articulation.

• Experience applying AI-enabled tools and repeatable modernization frameworks to shape or run modernization execution.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience with large, strategic deals and their delivery, including complex stakeholder management and governance.

• Experience running modernization in hybrid estates that involve multiple platforms and cross-tower execution (for example, mainframe, distributed, cloud, and network/security).

• A track record of driving risk management, dependency orchestration, and delivery predictability at scale.

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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