Modernization Proposition Lead

Kyndryl • Dallas, CA

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About The Position

Kyndryl is seeking a leader to coordinate complex modernization programs from pre-sales through solution definition, launch, and initial delivery. The role connects sales, architecture, consulting, legal, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure solutions are well scoped, deliverable, and aligned with clear Statement of Work (SoW) commitments. The lead manages dependencies and risks early, supports a strong program launch, and remains engaged through initial delivery to help keep the program on track.

The position combines program leadership with hands-on technical solution management across application, cloud, mainframe, and network and edge modernization. It involves integrating multiple solution components into a cohesive client program, applying agentic AI capabilities and repeatable modernization approaches, and communicating value through client-facing presentations. The role includes global travel of at least 25% to meet clients, lead workshops, and work alongside delivery teams.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience coordinating or leading complex, large-scale modernization programs from pre-sales and solutioning through delivery.
• At least 5 years of broad modernization expertise across applications, cloud, mainframe, and network and edge, with the ability to unify 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, proof-of-concept framing, assumptions, dependencies, baselining, and Statement of Work creation and review.
• Strong client communication and presentation skills, including content creation, narrative framing, storytelling, and articulation of value propositions.
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools and repeatable modernization frameworks to shape or run modernization execution.
• Ability to lead collaboratively across sales, consulting, and delivery teams and build trust with stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel globally at least 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large, strategic deals and their delivery, including complex stakeholder management and governance.
• Experience running modernization in hybrid estates with multiple platforms and cross-tower execution, such as mainframe, distributed, cloud, and network or security.
• Track record of driving risk management, dependency orchestration, and delivery predictability at scale.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sales, architects, consulting, legal, and delivery teams from pre-sales through launch and initial delivery.
• Lead technical solution management, including scoping, proof-of-concept framing, assumptions, dependencies, baselining, and delivery readiness.
• Own or contribute to Statement of Work creation and review, defining deliverables, acceptance criteria, and the execution model.
• Guide the transition from pre-sales to delivery and remain engaged through initial delivery to monitor early milestones and program progress.
• Coordinate cross-tower teams, delivery plans, dependencies, risks, and mitigation actions across modernization programs.
• Integrate application, cloud, mainframe, and network and edge modernization domains into a cohesive client solution.
• Drive modernization execution across areas including application management services, SDLC transformation, AppMod, Mainframe Mod, Platform Engineering, Data Center Networks, and Edge Networks.
• Create and deliver client-facing presentations with clear narratives and value propositions.
• Apply agentic AI capabilities and repeatable modernization playbooks to improve execution and outcomes.
• Travel globally at least 25% of the time to meet clients, lead workshops, and work with delivery teams.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Disability benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Paid time off
• Eligibility for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, subject to plan terms; sales-commission-eligible roles participate in a commission plan in lieu of the annual bonus program
• Employee learning programs and access to certification opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed