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Portfolio Manager - Modernization Engagement Lead
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Kyndryl
Romeoville, IL (In Person)
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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 RoleKyndryl is looking for a Portfolio Manager - Modernization Engagement Lead to own delivery of complex, multi‑tower modernization programs, bringing together modernization solution components across applications, cloud, mainframe, and network & edge into a single, cohesive client outcome.
This role is built for leaders who can drive end‑to‑end execution, coordinate dependencies across multiple workstreams, and ensure modernization outcomes are delivered with disciplined program management and strong technical solution leadership.
What You Will DoOwn delivery of multi‑tower modernization programs and ensure outcomes are delivered to scope, schedule, quality, and risk expectations.
Coordinate cross‑tower teams, delivery plans, dependencies, risks, and mitigation actions across the modernization landscape.
Stitch together a single optimized modernization solution spanning multiple domains (e.g., application modernization, cloud migration/modernization, mainframe modernization, N&E modernization).Drive modernization execution across sub‑domains such as
Lead technical solution management activities including scoping, PoC framing, assumptions, dependencies, baselining, and delivery readiness.
Own and/or contribute to SoW creation and review, ensuring clear deliverables, acceptance criteria, and execution model.
Build and deliver client-facing presentations with strong content, narrative framing, storytelling, and value proposition articulation.
Apply Kyndryl Agentic AI Framework (KAF), Agent Builder, and relevant Technology Lifecycle Plays (TLPs) to enhance modernization execution and outcomes. Who You Are5 years + proven experience leading complex, multi‑tower modernization programs with ownership for delivery outcomes.
Broad modernization expertise across domains: Applications, Cloud, Mainframe, and Network & Edge who is able to unify multiple solution components into a single client solution.
Ability to consolidate and integrate technical solutions across towers into a cohesive modernization program.
Strong hands-on capability in technical solution leadership, including:
Scoping and PoC framingAssumptions, dependencies, baseliningSoW creation and reviewStrong client communication and presentation skills:
Content creationStory/narrative framingStorytellingValue proposition articulationExperience applying KAF, Agent Builder, and Modernization TLPs to shape and/or run modernization execution.
Preferred Skills and ExperienceGT10 (large/strategic) deal and delivery experience, including complex stakeholder management and governance.
Experience running modernization in hybrid estates involving multiple platforms and cross‑tower execution (e.g., mainframe + distributed + cloud + network/security).Track record of driving risk management, dependency orchestration, and delivery predictability at scale.
Being YouThe \
The RoleKyndryl is looking for a Portfolio Manager - Modernization Engagement Lead to own delivery of complex, multi‑tower modernization programs, bringing together modernization solution components across applications, cloud, mainframe, and network & edge into a single, cohesive client outcome.
This role is built for leaders who can drive end‑to‑end execution, coordinate dependencies across multiple workstreams, and ensure modernization outcomes are delivered with disciplined program management and strong technical solution leadership.
What You Will DoOwn delivery of multi‑tower modernization programs and ensure outcomes are delivered to scope, schedule, quality, and risk expectations.
Coordinate cross‑tower teams, delivery plans, dependencies, risks, and mitigation actions across the modernization landscape.
Stitch together a single optimized modernization solution spanning multiple domains (e.g., application modernization, cloud migration/modernization, mainframe modernization, N&E modernization).Drive modernization execution across sub‑domains such as
AMS, SDLC
transformation, AppMod, Mainframe Mod, Platform Engineering, Data Center Networks, and Edge Networks.Lead technical solution management activities including scoping, PoC framing, assumptions, dependencies, baselining, and delivery readiness.
Own and/or contribute to SoW creation and review, ensuring clear deliverables, acceptance criteria, and execution model.
Build and deliver client-facing presentations with strong content, narrative framing, storytelling, and value proposition articulation.
Apply Kyndryl Agentic AI Framework (KAF), Agent Builder, and relevant Technology Lifecycle Plays (TLPs) to enhance modernization execution and outcomes. Who You Are5 years + proven experience leading complex, multi‑tower modernization programs with ownership for delivery outcomes.
Broad modernization expertise across domains: Applications, Cloud, Mainframe, and Network & Edge who is able to unify multiple solution components into a single client solution.
Ability to consolidate and integrate technical solutions across towers into a cohesive modernization program.
Strong hands-on capability in technical solution leadership, including:
Scoping and PoC framingAssumptions, dependencies, baseliningSoW creation and reviewStrong client communication and presentation skills:
Content creationStory/narrative framingStorytellingValue proposition articulationExperience applying KAF, Agent Builder, and Modernization TLPs to shape and/or run modernization execution.
Preferred Skills and ExperienceGT10 (large/strategic) deal and delivery experience, including complex stakeholder management and governance.
Experience running modernization in hybrid estates involving multiple platforms and cross‑tower execution (e.g., mainframe + distributed + cloud + network/security).Track record of driving risk management, dependency orchestration, and delivery predictability at scale.
Being YouThe \