Senior Consultant - Estimating

Turner & Townsend; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking a Cloud Consultant with an Enterprise Architect mindset to lead cloud modernization initiatives for large enterprise environments. The role focuses on business strategy, architecture, and cloud delivery, guiding multi-disciplinary teams and translating strategy into actionable architectures.

The candidate will influence senior stakeholders, drive transformation roadmaps, and ensure measurable business outcomes through modernisation and governance in multi-cloud / hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as Architecture lead for cloud modernisation and transformation programmes, ensuring alignment between business strategy, IT strategy, and execution.
• Define target-state cloud architectures (multi-cloud / hybrid), including application, data, infrastructure, security, and integration domains.
• Lead legacy modernisation strategies, including re-host, re-platform, refactor, re-architect, and cloud-native adoption.
• Establish architecture principles, standards, and guardrails to guide scalable and secure cloud adoption.
• Lead cloud strategy and modernisation assessments, including current-state analysis, readiness, road-maps, ROI, and TCO modelling.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud strategy

Stakeholder management

FinOps

Public cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

At 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—Kyndy‑rs—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well‑being is prioritised and your potential can thrive.

CA$75,000.00–CA$120,000.00 yearly

Full‑time

The Role

We are seeking a Cloud Consultant with a strong Enterprise Architect mindset to lead and deliver cloud modernization and transformation initiatives for large, complex enterprise environments.

This role sits at the intersection of business strategy, enterprise architecture, and cloud delivery, enabling organisations to modernise legacy platforms, adopt cloud‑native operating models, and realise measurable business outcomes. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor and architecture leader, shaping cloud transformation road‑maps while guiding execution across multi‑disciplinary teams.

The role requires deep experience in enterprise‑scale cloud architecture, modernization programmes, operating model transformation, and financial governance (FinOps), with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate strategy into actionable architectures and delivery plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Architecture lead for cloud modernisation and transformation programmes, ensuring alignment between business strategy, IT strategy, and execution.
• Define target‑state cloud architectures (multi‑cloud / hybrid), including application, data, infrastructure, security, and integration domains.
• Lead legacy modernisation strategies, including re‑host, re‑platform, refactor, re‑architect, and cloud‑native adoption.
• Establish architecture principles, standards, and guardrails to guide scalable and secure cloud adoption.
• Ensure architectural alignment across portfolios, platforms, and delivery teams.

Cloud Strategy, Modernisation & Advisory

• Lead cloud strategy and modernisation assessments, including: Current‑state architecture analysis; Cloud readiness and application rationalisation; Migration and modernisation road‑maps; Business case, ROI, and TCO modelling.
• Advise clients on cloud operating models, governance, platform teams, and product‑centric delivery.
• Provide FinOps and cloud economics guidance, embedding financial accountability into architecture and delivery decisions.
• Support regulatory, security, and risk considerations across industries and geographies.

Transformation Delivery Enablement

• Bridge strategy‑to‑execution, ensuring smooth transition from advisory to delivery.
• Partner with delivery, platform, and engineering teams to: Translate architecture into epics, back‑logs, and execution plans; Resolve complex architectural and transformation challenges; Govern architecture through delivery lifecycle.
• Serve as escalation point for architectural risks, trade‑offs, and decision‑making.
• Ensure cloud modernisation programmes deliver measurable business and technology outcomes.

Client Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with CXOs, CIOs, CTOs, Chief Architects, and senior business leaders.
• Lead executive workshops, architecture reviews, and transformation planning sessions.
• Communicate complex architectural concepts in clear, business‑oriented language.
• Act as a long‑term advisor on enterprise modernisation and cloud evolution.

Practice & Capability Development

• Contribute to the evolution of enterprise cloud architecture frameworks, reference architecture, and modernisation accelerators.
• Develop reusable assets, playbooks, and points of view for cloud transformation.
• Mentor and coach architects and senior consultants in enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, and transformation delivery.
• Represent the organisation in cloud partner ecosystems (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and industry forums.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every 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 specialise in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (MBA or Architecture certification preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT, cloud consulting, or large‑scale transformation programmes.
• Proven experience operating as: Enterprise Architect; Lead Cloud Architect; Cloud Transformation Lead.
• Strong expertise in: Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP); Enterprise architecture frameworks and patterns; Cloud migration and modernisation strategies; Hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Demonstrated ability to drive complex transformation initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Strong executive communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.

Preferred

• Experience with large Global System Integrators or top‑tier consulting firms.
• Certifications such as: AWS / Azure / GCP Architect; TOGAF or equivalent EA framework; FinOps Practitioner.
• Experience with: Platform engineering and product operating models; DevSecOps and cloud-native architectures; Regulated industries (FS, Public Sector, Healthcare, Telecom).
• Exposure to organisational change management and IT operating model transformation.

Success Profile

• Enterprise Architect Mindset: Thinks in systems, platforms, and long‑term enterprise outcomes.
• Transformation Leader: Comfortable owning ambiguity and leading complex modernisation journeys.
• Strategic‑to‑Execution Connector: Turns strategy into executable architectures and delivery plans.
• Trusted Advisor: Builds credibility with executives and delivery teams alike.
• Outcome‑Focused: Measures success through business impact, modernisation progress, and value realisation.

The above represents Kyndryl’s pay range for this role.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education and qualifications for the role. The range provided reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Kyndryl’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance‑based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards.

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Our career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid‑friendly culture that supports your well‑being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programmes are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalised development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in‑demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting‑edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands‑on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning and a devotion to shared success.
We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.