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Kyndryl

Managed IT infrastructure and cloud services

Data Center Management Lead and Project Manager

Facilities ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHortolândia, State of São Paulo, BrazilNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Extensive experience managing data center facilities, critical infrastructure, and site operations.
  • Proven ability to maintain highly available, safe, and compliant facility environments.
  • Strong understanding of facilities management, vendor governance, and operational excellence.
  • Demonstrated success in driving workplace experience, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence and collaborate across multiple business functions.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and coordinating diverse teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, partners, and senior leadership.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Advanced proficiency in written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage day-to-day data center site operations.
  • Ensure effective governance of facility assets and site infrastructure.
  • Maintain operational performance, safety, compliance, and service delivery standards.
  • Manage and maintain site records and documentation for reporting, audits, and regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as the site-level owner of data integrity for facility-related information.
  • Oversee implementation and execution of real estate services, construction activities, and facility management services.
  • Manage site operating expenses and financial performance.
  • Identify, develop, and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service quality and operational resilience.
  • Support annual business planning and provide input into regional operating and capital expenditure budget planning.
  • Monitor site-level financial performance against approved budgets.
  • Manage third-party service provider performance at the site level and establish service expectations and delivery standards.
  • Drive operational accountability through performance reviews and governance processes.
  • Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements to achieve service levels and cost efficiency.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with contractual, operational, and safety requirements.
  • Drive implementation of real estate and facilities project management standards, methodologies, processes, and governance frameworks.
  • Execute global initiatives at the site level and implement global standards, technologies, and best practices.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational effectiveness and facility performance.
  • Ensure alignment with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • Represent the organization with service partners, suppliers, customers, and external communities.
  • Leverage people, technology, and communication channels effectively as site resources.
  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure successful facility operations and project delivery and build working relationships across business functions and leadership teams.
  • Manage facility projects from initiation through completion.
  • Lead building openings, closures, expansions, consolidations, and refurbishment projects.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
  • Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor project performance and communicate progress to stakeholders.
  • Work closely with territory leadership, site leadership, marketing, security, corporate health and safety, the Chief Information Office, human resources, real estate and facilities teams, and external service providers and contractors.
  • Translate business objectives into facility and infrastructure projects.
  • Support workplace and operational transformation initiatives and drive innovation and operational excellence across assigned sites.
  • Ensure facilities reflect commitments to quality, sustainability, safety, and employee experience.
  • Maintain the overall condition, appearance, functionality, and performance of assigned facilities and sites.
  • Address stakeholder and employee feedback related to facilities and workplace services.
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of facility, infrastructure, and real estate projects.
  • Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships and ensure business requirements are understood and achieved.
  • Coordinate internal teams, contractors, and service providers to deliver project objectives.
  • Provide project governance, oversight, and reporting to ensure compliance with corporate standards, budgets, timelines, and quality requirements.
  • Drive project performance through risk management, issue resolution, and continuous monitoring.
  • Complete projects safely and efficiently in alignment with strategic business goals.
  • Support regional and global initiatives that promote collaboration, engagement, and knowledge sharing.
  • Foster teamwork, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Conduct project close-out reviews and capture lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
  • Act as a mentor and trusted advisor to colleagues and project teams.
  • Support annual operating and capital budget planning processes.
  • Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities while maintaining operational excellence and service quality.
  • Monitor financial performance and ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, regulatory requirements, and audit controls.
  • Identify operational and project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Support business continuity, resilience, and risk management initiatives across the site portfolio.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional certifications in data center operations, facilities management, sustainability, business continuity, or project management, such as Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP), Data Center Design Awareness (DCDA), Energy Efficiency Professional (EPRO), Business Continuity Management (BCM), Operations Professional (OPRO), PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
  • Expertise in project delivery, capital planning, resource management, and vendor governance.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging effectively at all organizational levels.
  • Capabilities in forecasting, investment planning, budgeting, reporting, audit readiness, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Ability to lead diverse regional teams and influence stakeholders within complex matrix organizations.
  • Organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills and a proactive approach to resolving challenges.

About the Company

Kyndryl

Managed IT infrastructure and cloud services

Kyndryl provides managed IT infrastructure services for large enterprises, helping them run and modernize their technology environments. Its offerings cover cloud adoption, cybersecurity, security operations, and digital workplace services, all delivered under long-term managed-service contracts. The company works by partnering with major technology providers (including Microsoft) to offer integrated, end-to-end solutions, often complemented by a new security operations center (SOC) and other security capabilities. This focus sets it apart from competitors through scale, enterprise-grade governance, and a history rooted in IBM’s infrastructure services, now independent but aligned with large technology partners. The goal is to support digital transformation by providing reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure management that enables enterprises to operate efficiently and securely in a cloud-enabled world.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2021

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