Senior Enterprise IT Transformation Architect

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

We are looking for an architect that can manage complex infrastructure and application transformations of Enterprise level customers. The ideal candidate has significant experience in complex Cloud migration and adoption, integrated hybrid architectures, design and deployment of cloud-native architectures.

They should be adept at leading and driving transition and transformation projects for infrastructure services and Application Modernizations supporting the Digital Transformation of our clients and transforming to a new modern operating model.   They have experience transforming Enterprise Outsourcing Infrastructure Services on distributed, mainframe, and hybrid cloud environments.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage complex infrastructure and application transformations for enterprise-level customers.
• Lead strategic planning and business analysis for cloud migration, adoption, and modernization initiatives.
• Design and deploy integrated hybrid architectures and cloud-native solutions that align with business goals.
• Drive transition and transformation (T&T) projects for infrastructure services across diverse environments.
• Transform Enterprise Outsourcing Infrastructure Services, including distributed systems, mainframes, and hybrid cloud platforms.
• Develop and evaluate enterprise architecture designs, ensuring alignment with technology governance and best practices.
• Engage and manage stakeholders, including technical teams and business leaders, to ensure architectural alignment and adoption.
• Assess risks and oversee implementation, ensuring compliance

As an Enterprise Architect with Kyndryl, you will have the chance to work with some of the world's most innovative and dynamic companies, helping them to achieve their business goals through the strategic implementation of technology, including AI and Cloud adoption, Cloud Optimization, Cloud engineering, Data platforms.

You will need to be able to understand our customers' needs and constraints and apply industry knowledge and best practices in areas such as Platform Engineering, Modern Operation, and Hybrid IT Optimization and Management, to develop effective IT solutions.

In addition to your technical skills, you will also need to be a skilled communicator, able to influence customers and sell our services using your in-depth knowledge of leading-edge technology solutions and your understanding of their business and industry.

If you're passionate about connecting an organization's business mission to its IT strategy, designing solutions that are effective, agile, sustainable, and flexible, and enjoy working with a talented team of IT professionals – join us at Kyndryl as an Enterprise Architect and help build a better digital future for our customers.

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 Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining Enterprise Architectures with a focus on infrastructure and application transformation projects.
• 3-5 years of experience as Enterprise Architect for Banking, Financial Services, Industrial, Retail, Government or Travel & Transportation sectors.
• Significant experience in complex Cloud migration and adoption projects; expertise in integrated hybrid architectures and cloud-native architecture design.
• Proven track record in leading and driving transition and transformation projects for infrastructure services.
• Experience in transformation of Enterprise Outsourcing Infrastructure Services on distributed, mainframe and hybrid cloud environments.
• Proven experience in designing, integrating and implementing complex IT systems across various technology domains (cloud, data, applications, network, infrastructure)
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), infrastructure governance and consulting methods.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large scale technology projects with cross-functional architecture teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address technical challenges

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience 

•       Master degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

•       Relevant industry certifications (TOGAF, OpenGroup Certified Architect, Hyperscaler, etc.)

•       Experience with Enterprise Architecture Tooling (Alfabet, LeanIX, others)

•       Experience with hyperscale cloud providers, automation, DevOps, and agile methodologies.

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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