HR Vendor Program Manager

Who We AreAt 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 RoleAre you ready to take on an exhilarating role as a HR Vendor Program Manager at Kyndryl? Prepare to embark on a journey where you will be at the helm of delivering value-add transformative programs for Kyndryl and our customers. Your ultimate mission? To deliver a truly extraordinary outcome for our customers and propel our business to new heights.

As a HR Vendor Program Manager, you have the ability to break down a strategic vision into discrete interconnected projects, each one delivering its own critical component to realize the vision. As the interface for the project managers leading each interconnected project, your choices will have a resounding impact across projects and secure successful program outcomes.

Equipped with the power of data and analysis, you will possess the unique ability to predict, understand, and influence the outcomes of each project. Your strategic foresight will fuel effective decision-making, as you navigate the intricate complexities of our interconnected projects, establishing objective and milestone commitments, managing risk, and ensuring budgets and time requirements are appropriately defined. You will successfully deliver the scope of each program by assembling a Kyndryl team with the required skills and provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to our dedicated project managers and teams. As a Kyndryl HR Vendor Program Manager, you'll play a vital role in our mission, bringing innovation and collaboration to the table. Join us and be part of a team that's revolutionizing the future while charting an exciting career path filled with growth and opportunities. Apply now and let's transform the future together.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at 5000 EUR gross per month. The final salary offer reflects the set of skills and experience that selected candidates bring to the team.

Your Future at KyndrylEvery position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. 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 AreYou'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 ExperienceBachelors degree.

Minimum 5+ years of project or program management experience working with strategic suppliers.

Experience in procurement managing vendor relationships and contracts.

Hands on knowledge of SAP Ariba and Fieldglass with understanding of how the sourcing works, supplier on-boarding process, and balance of trade.

Proven track record of successfully managing complex IT projects or programs, preferably in a services business, with experience of working with customers across multiple project phases, industries and geographiesExpertise in cost & scope management, change control, and overall project governance and managing supplier performance.

Experience in identifying and tracking dependent tasks across projects, proactively identifying and mitigating risks related to dependencies, and guiding effective staffing choices to leverage expertise and/or knowledge between projectsProficiency with establishing program governance and management systems, managing interdependencies of various projects to develop a master schedule, cost benefit assessment and trade-off decisions, and asset and resource prioritizationKnowledge of business intelligence, data analysis, dashboards, business intelligence reporting, business metrics, and operational reportingAbility to thrive in a dynamic agile environment, adapting to changing priorities while remaining outcome focusedProficiency in MS Project.

Preferred Skills and ExperienceAdvanced degree.

Human Resource experience preferred.

Leadership experience.

Negotiation experience preferred.

Understanding market trends.

Project Management certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) or PgMP (Program Management Professional)Familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practicesFlexible with up to 10% global travel.

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