Associate Partner - Consult Partner Mainframe

Kyndryl; United States; Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl Inc. is seeking a Consult Partner with Mainframe modernization expertise to lead engagements with large enterprise accounts across the C-suite.

You will shape strategic change agendas, build trusted client relationships, and drive profitable growth by leveraging Kyndryl's end-to-end capabilities. You'll manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensure high-quality delivery in a dynamic, hybrid environment, and mentor talent while expanding business opportunities across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience buildingrelationships with senior C-level and IT executives; creating referenceable customers.
• Works closely with customers to understand goals, needs and constraints, establishing the vision and transformation.
• Understanding of Cloud, DevSecOps, Mainframe, Agile, Scrum to optimize IT or cloud implementations.
• Expertise in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and application development.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements with multi-disciplinary teams across top accounts.
• Position strategic change agendas within large enterprise clients.
• Drive profitable growth, client relationships, and talent development across Kyndryl capabilities.
• Oversee delivery excellence and client impact across engagements.

Skills

C-level relationships

Executive engagement

Cloud & Mainframe

SDLC

IT consulting

Leadership

German & English

Job description

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

Kyndryl Consult is the fastest growing business within the organization and instrumental to the company’s strategic growth objectives. You will play a key leadership role across multi‑disciplinary teams, guiding them through complex consulting engagements and be responsible for creating and positioning strategic change agendas within Kyndryl's largest accounts across the C‑suite, spanning the intersection between complex Business and IT customer solutions, transformations that impact across the entire customer Eco‑system.

As a Consult Partner in Core Enterprise and zCloud, with your Mainframe experience and modernization expertise, you will have a pivotal role in driving profitable growth, leveraging our comprehensive capabilities to build strong client relationships, and leading your team to success. This role demands a strong presence, industry expertise, and the ability to cultivate relationships with CXO‑level clients. Your leadership will be critical in fostering talent development and innovation within the organization.

This role will also lead the overall client engagement and delivering high‑quality client work alongside senior client stakeholders. Working in a transaction environment which may be pre or post deal, planning post deal implementation, and ultimately supporting execution. Partners will be focused on financial impact, utilization and contribution, client impact, and leadership.

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

• Experience buildingrelationships with senior C‑level and IT executives; creating referenceable customers
• Works closely with customers to understand their goals, needs and constraints, establishing the vision, transformation and modernisation
• Understanding of Cloud, DevSecOps, Mainframe, Agile, Scrum construct to identify inefficiencies through readiness assessments and development of strategies and approaches to optimize the implementation of IT or cloud resources and capabilities
• Expertise in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and application development in general
• Proven track record in IT Consulting or IT Management Consulting with delivery and business development success and growth
• Consultative leadership approach to identify and create demand cross all of Kyndyl capabilities.
• Fluency in German and English

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of mainframe, such as IBM i and IBM Z and adjacent environments (e.g. cloud computing, private and public cloud environments, midrange systems). Also, desktop/browser/mobile integration patterns with IBM Z and IBM i
• Experience in creation, definition and development of Consult patterns and subsequent presentations for Mainframe Application Modernization

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.