Director, Corporate Affairs

Kyndryl•New York, NY

About The Position

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. The Role As the Associate Director, Corporate Affairs, you will lead integrated campaigns that build and protect Kyndryl’s reputation and advance the company’s business priorities. You will act as a convener across the global Corporate Affairs function—Communications, Government Affairs and Policy, and Sustainability & Social Impact—and departments across Kyndryl to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate campaigns that contribute to the company’s reputation and business growth. You’ll be involved in leading communications campaigns which may include thought leadership, owned and social content, strategic employee campaigns, events, university relations, or country, industry, or technology-specific initiatives.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Corporate Affairs, Communications, or External Relations.
Proven success in creating integrated campaigns and executive communications.
Demonstrated exceptional writing and editing skills.
Strong project management and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Global perspective and experience in matrixed environments.
Expert user of Microsoft applications including Teams and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

Superior editing and writing skills
Experience working in matrixed environments
Ability to translate complex or technical information into easily consumable content for sellers, communications professionals, and customer-facing teams.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Corporate Affairs campaigns aligned with business priorities.
Act as a convener across Corporate Affairs and business units to ensure integration and strategic clarity.
Establish and maintain a network of collaborators and stakeholders.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives on messaging, media engagement, and stakeholder communications.
Create, draft, edit, or commission content (blogs, articles, infographics, videos, etc.) for external channels, including owned and social platforms, to promote thought leadership and business priorities.
Oversee the development of key thought leadership reports and derivative assets that position Kyndryl as an industry leader.
Lead enablement sessions.
Identify and implement efficiencies in processes and ways of working across Corporate Affairs.
Maintain and evolve style guides, templates, and best practices; ensure corporate and global teams adhere to standards for clarity and consistency.
Champion Corporate Affairs habits and behaviors that drive impact and innovation.
Use data-driven insights to evaluate campaign performance and optimize strategies.