Delivery Manager

Kyndryl; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking a Delivery Management Lead to drive customer-centric IT service delivery across complex environments in the United States. You will lead teams, partner with Delivery Partners, Architects, and SREs to design, deploy, and operate reliable, scalable systems that align with evolving customer needs.

This role emphasizes leadership, operational excellence, and strategic cost optimization. We offer a hybrid, Be Well-focused culture with growth opportunities, mentorship, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading delivery teams and delivering high-quality IT services
• Knowledge of Kyndryl competencies, managed platforms, IT services, technology vendors
• Experience in leading teams through incident, problem and change management, and root cause analysis
• Ability to partner with Delivery Partner(s) and work with SREs to achieve positive customer outcomes
• AIOps hands-on knowledge, automation and innovation-focused mindset
• Excellent direct customer interaction and empowerment of delivery resources
• Extensive experience in FinOps across multi-cloud environments with AI-driven cost optimization

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery teams to provide high quality IT services to customers
• Coordinate with Delivery Partner, Architects and SREs to design, deploy and run reliable systems
• Own technical and managerial support for field engineers, technicians, admins and support personnel
• Respond to incidents, problems, changes, escalations and fix malfunctioning services
• Co-create and implement tailored solutions aligned with customer business needs

Skills

Delivery leadership

Incident management

Change management

Root cause analysis

SRE collaboration

AIOps hands-on

Customer interaction

FinOps multi-cloud

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

ITIL certification

PMP certification

Six Sigma

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

Customer‑centric role, accountable for delivering service to the customer, within contractual framework. Leads practitioners to deliver high quality and reliable information technology services through equipment, systems, software products, or networked devices in line with their business needs. Integrated within customer account structure, interacts with the customer and partners with the Delivery Partner with knowledge of the services provided to the customer and customer business having the ability to propose and deliver customer‑tailored solutions. Owns technical and managerial support to field engineers, technicians, system administrators, subject matter experts, and product support personnel who are delivering, managing, maintaining, deploying IT services. Responds to incidents, problems, changes, escalations, and situations where support is needed to fix problems in malfunctioning services, operations, software or equipment. Leads team, partners with Delivery Partners, Architects, SREs and the customer to co‑create, design, deploy and run reliable, available and maintainable systems and services.

Who You Are

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service and revolutionizing the world of technology? We have an incredible opportunity for a talented individual to join our dynamic team as a Delivery Management Lead. In this customer-centric role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our customers receive top‑notch service within a contractual framework. As a visionary leader, you will inspire and guide our team of experts to deliver high‑quality and reliable information technology services. Working closely with the latest systems, software products, and networked devices, you will align our solutions perfectly with our customers' evolving business needs. Your deep knowledge of the services we provide paired with your understanding of customer businesses, will enable you to propose and implement tailored solutions that exceed their expectations. You will be an integrated part of our customer account structure, fostering strong relationships with our customers and collaborating closely with our Delivery Partner. Together, you will create an environment that promotes innovation, collaboration, and customer success. By owning the technical and managerial support for our field engineers, technicians, system administrators, subject matter experts, and product support personnel, you will empower them to deliver, manage, maintain, and deploy IT services effectively. When it comes to troubleshooting incidents, problems, changes, and escalations, you will be at the forefront, providing swift support to fix any issues that may arise in malfunctioning services, operations, software, or equipment. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that our systems run smoothly, offering our customers a seamless experience. As a Delivery Management Lead, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with an exceptional team of Delivery Partners, Architects, and SREs (Site Reliability Engineers). Together, you will co‑create, design, deploy, and maintain reliable, available, and future‑proof systems and services. Your innovative ideas and leadership skills will play a vital role in shaping the technological landscape of our organization and the industry as a whole. If you are ready to make an impact, drive customer success, and be at the forefront of technological advancements, this is the role for you. Join our team and be part of an exhilarating journey as we reshape the IT services landscape with creativity, passion, and excellence.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Kyndryl has a global footprint, which means that as a Delivery Management Lead at Kyndryl you will have opportunities to work on projects and collaborate with colleagues from around the world. This role is dynamic and influential – offering a wide range of professional and personal growth opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

Job Qualifications

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

• 5+ years of experience leading delivery teams and quality services to customers
• Sound knowledge of Kyndryl competencies, managed platforms, IT services, technology vendors
• Experience in leading teams through incident, problem and change management, as well as root cause analysis
• Ability to partner with Delivery Partner(s) and work with SREs to generate positive customer outcomes
• AIOps hands‑on knowledge, automation and innovation‑oriented mindset
• Well versed for direct and constant interaction with the customer
• Sympathetic and empowering delivery resource manager, fostering growth
• Extensive experience in FinOps management across multi‑cloud environments, with a focus on AI‑driven cost optimization.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or Six Sigma
• Exposure to automation, AIOps, or continuous improvement initiatives

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.

At Kyndryl, we achieve progress the world depends on, with purpose. Beginning with the purpose that matters to you. Because here, you will be part of a culture designed with purpose. One that is restless, empathetic and devoted. Where we are committed to sustainable progress for our customers and supporting the communities where we work and live. All of you is what we want. And what we need. Join us, and together, we can advance the vital systems that power human progress.