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Director, Consult Partner--IT Modernization

AT Kyndryl
Kyndryl

Director, Consult Partner--IT Modernization

New York, NY / Remote

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

Kyndryl's professional services organization, Kyndryl Consult, is seeking an experienced Consult Partner with deep industry expertise to help drive exceptional IT outcomes, guide clients who are digitally transforming their business, deliver operational excellence, help continuously measure and achieve targeted digital transformation value while solving clients' mission critical challenges.

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Leveraging Kyndryl's global strength, leading technology capabilities within our global practices (Cloud, Core Enterprise & zCloud, Network and Edge, Applications, Data & AI, Security & Resilience, and Digital Workplace Services), and our rapidly expanding network of alliance partners, Consult Partners create and deliver solutions that matter to our clients and their business.

As a Consult Partner, you will play a vital role with industry clients and Kyndryl account teams, building senior-level business and technology relationships and driving value-based outcomes. You will participate, sell, support, and deliver multi-disciplinary teams on complex consulting engagements and are accountable for creating and delivering value and driving growth in Kyndryl's largest accounts. Additionally, as a consult partner, you will drive opportunity identification within accounts, support contracts end-to-end including negotiating scope, organizing internal support, coordinate with the deal team to finalize terms, and bringing cross Kyndryl teams on multi-tower/complex deals. Application focused, land and expand deals.

Contribute to Profitable Growth:

  • Drive significant financial outcomes through signings and revenue targets
  • Ensure sustained growth and profitability, managing margin expectations and backlog growth
  • Support the identification, pursuit and conversion of a pipeline of business development opportunities

Client Engagement:

  • Build and maintain deep relationships with client CXOs and be seen as the 'go to' person and a trusted advisor by senior executives
  • Leading C-level client interactions and consulting initiatives, deliverables and outputs of a deal engagement
  • Demonstrate credibility and experience to advise and deliver on complex consulting engagement
  • Enhance client satisfaction, as measured by Net Promoter Score (NPS) and new relationship development. Secure client references

Operational Excellence:

  • Achieve individual and team utilization targets
  • Lead the design of complex engagements and take responsibility for oversight of delivery, ensuring high performance and customer satisfaction
  • Lead by example; Fostering a culture of continuous personal and professional development and challenging our people to be curious and innovative and supportive for each other. At the same time ensuring that all outcomes are commercially focused, value adding and effectively executed

Strategic Contribution:

  • Utilize industry and technology expertise to shape and drive the company's strategic initiatives.
  • Align with Kyndryl's strategic vision and contribute to its execution.
  • Drive external eminence and innovation, establishing a strong personal and organizational brand in the industry.
  • Proactively develop thought leadership and intellectual capital

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow 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 change 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 retain. 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

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 and Experience:

  • Extensive experience in client engagement and relationship management at the CXO level
  • Leadership delivering customized client engagements that provide valuable insights, strategies, and roadmaps bringing business value through modern and emerging technologies/platforms across our Kyndryl Consult portfolio to drive a modernization agenda with our clients
  • Leveraging existing industry relationships
  • Strong experience IT Modernization, across large and small enterprises
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with key client and Kyndryl stakeholders
  • Developing a pipeline of opportunities, originating, developing, and signing new business deals in alignment with C-level clients and their business needs
  • Teaming with Kyndryl account leadership to facilitate account planning and driving pursuit teams to develop proposals, refine solutions, and navigate the negotiation process culminating in Kyndryl business growth
  • Bringing deep industry-centric and technical thought leadership, including success stories and points of view on successful IT modernization principles and experience
  • Identifying "land and expand" opportunities - leveraging consulting entry points to drive bigger transformational programs
  • Demonstrated track record of at least 10 years of oil and gas industry consulting sales and billable consulting experience
  • Effective financial acumen with experience in driving revenue growth and managing margins
  • Experience of managing or supporting high-value business development activities with senior stakeholders
  • Deep understanding of industry trends and technology
  • Sound personal brand and presence in the industry
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate and drive change

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $151,560 to $272,760 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:$166,680 to $327,240

Colorado: $151,560 to $272,760

New York City: $181,800 to $327,240

Washington: $166,680 to $300,120

Washington DC: $166,680 to $300,120

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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Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: Kyndryl-R-27144
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns