Associated Director, Program Management

Kyndryl; Torino; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl in Torino, Italy is seeking an Associated Director, Program Management to lead complex IT programs and guarantee value delivery for customers. You will coordinate multiple interdependent projects, establish milestones, manage budgets, risks and staffing, and mentor project managers to achieve program outcomes.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, governance, and agile practices in a dynamic, hybrid environment across industries and geographies.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex IT programs across multiple project phases, industries and geographies.
• Expertise in cost & scope management, change control, and overall program governance.
• Experience identifying and tracking dependent tasks, mitigating risks, and guiding staffing decisions.
• Proficiency with establishing program governance, master schedule, cost-benefit analyses, and asset prioritization.
• Knowledge of BI, dashboards, business metrics, and operational reporting.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic agile environment, adapting to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex IT programs and deliver value-add outcomes for Kyndryl and customers.
• Act as interface for project managers across interconnected projects, ensuring milestones and commitments are met.
• Coach and mentor project managers and teams to ensure successful program delivery.

Skills

Program management

Cost management

Risk management

Governance

Agile methods

Vendor management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Project Management Certification (PMP/PRINCE2/PgMP)

Tools

Jira

MS Excel

Job description

## Associated Director, Program ManagementApply: Partially Remote: Turino, Italy: Full time: Posted Today: R-69533**Who We Are**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—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 Role****Your Role**Are you ready to take on an exhilarating role as a 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 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 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. **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 specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.**Who You Are****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 Skills and Experience •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 geographies •Expertise in cost & scope management, change control, and overall project governance •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 projects •Proficiency 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 prioritization •Knowledge of business intelligence, data analysis, dashboards, business intelligence reporting, business metrics, and operational reporting •Ability to thrive in a dynamic agile environment, adapting to changing priorities while remaining outcome focused Preferred Skills and Experience •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 practices •Experience in managing vendor relationships and contracts**Being You**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**Your 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 programs 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, personalized 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.