Director, Complex Program Management

HITEC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking a Director, Complex Program Management to lead high-stakes, multi-year technology transformations for enterprise clients. You will govern cross-functional delivery teams, manage multimillion-dollar portfolios, and partner with C-suite executives to ensure measurable business outcomes.

You will operate in a global, client-facing environment across pre-deal shaping and post-deal delivery, driving governance, risk management, and revenue realization while building trusted

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership directing complex technology programs.
• Experience managing program portfolios >$100M total contract value or >$50M annual revenue.
• Leading cross-functional teams (50–200+).
• Advising C-suite executives and boards with strategic roadmaps and risks.
• Experience turning around distressed programs and rebuilding trust.
• Domain experience in regulated industries (FS, Healthcare, Public Sector).
• Orchestrating multi-vendor ecosystems and internal teams across milestones.
• Establishing governance frameworks, master delivery schedules, and dependency management.
• Expertise in contracting, scope management, change control, and pricing negotiations.
• Experience tracking program health with BI dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Define program vision and governance aligned with client strategy.
• Lead end-to-end service integration across all program actors.
• Drive multi-million-dollar portfolios across geographies with compliance.
• Establish risk governance and mitigation strategies.
• Own program P&L, budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization.
• Engage with C-suite, boards, regulators, and partners to ensure satisfaction.
• Lead digital transformation and cultural change at scale.
• Present program performance and strategic recommendations at executive levels.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & program management

Regulatory & risk management

Multi-vendor orchestration

Executive presenting & communication

Cost management & budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

PMP or PgMP or Prince2/CSM/SAFe certification

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Jira Align

Clarity

Microsoft Project

Job description

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

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage, and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. Kyndryl Consult is at the heart of this mission, partnering closely with global enterprises to navigate complex digital transformations, modernize core infrastructure, and unlock sustained business value. As our consulting practice continues to expand, we bring together deep industry expertise, world-class alliances, and end-to-end delivery capabilities to solve our clients' most critical operational and technological challenges.

As a Director, Complex Program Management, you will serve as the principal delivery executive orchestrating high-stakes, multi-year technology transformations for enterprise clients. Operating at the intersection of executive governance, large-scale systems integration, and commercial account stewardship, you will provide strategic leadership across multifaceted delivery ecosystems. In this role, you will be the single point of accountability for steering programs from initial roadmap definition through full operational realization, ensuring our customers achieve tangible, measurable business outcomes.

Operating in a high-impact, client-facing environment across both pre-deal solution shaping and post-deal delivery execution, you will partner directly with client C-suite executives and steering committees. You will direct multi-disciplinary delivery teams and partner ecosystems, navigate regulatory requirements, manage multimillion-dollar portfolio financials, and build long-term trusted relationships that elevate client satisfaction and drive sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Governance: Define program vision and success criteria aligned with corporate / customer strategy. Provide board-level updates and influence executive decision-making.
• End-to-End Service Integrator: leadership and active collaboration across all actors in the program, even when not explicitly contracted
• Global Transformation: Drive multi-million-dollar portfolios across geographies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Risk & Issue Management: Establish risk governance frameworks and oversee mitigation strategies.
• Financial Stewardship: Own program P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with C-suite executives, board members, global regulators, and strategic partners. This involves driving customer satisfaction and achieving a strong NPS.
• Innovation & Change Leadership: Champion digital transformation, sustainability initiatives, and cultural change at scale.
• Board-Level Responsibilities: Participate in CxO executive level meetings, present program performance, risks, and strategic recommendations.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

You are good at what you do and possess the depth of leadership and delivery experience to prove it. You bring calm resolve, strategic foresight, and sharp analytical thinking to high-stakes environments, comfortably navigating ambiguity and evaluating trade-offs to guide sound executive decisions. Equally important, you have a growth mindset and an ongoing commitment to personal and professional development. You are deeply customer-focused, dedicating your energy to delivering customer success and building enduring relationships. You are open, borderless, and naturally inclusive, thriving when collaborating across global teams, disciplines, and cultures to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Required Skills and Experience

• 15 or more years of progressive leadership experience directing complex technology projects and programs within a global IT consulting firm, technology professional services provider, or enterprise cloud vendor
• Proven track record managing client program portfolios exceeding 100 million dollars in total contract value or 50 million dollars in annual revenue, with direct ownership of margins, revenue realization, and delivery performance
• Demonstrated experience leading and directing distributed, cross-functional delivery organizations of 50 to 200 or more professionals across onshore, nearshore, and offshore delivery centers
• Extensive experience advising C-suite executives, board members, and steering committees, presenting strategic roadmaps, risk assessments, and executive-level program updates
• Demonstrated track record stepping into distressed or troubled customer programs to realign scope, schedules, and commercials while rebuilding executive trust
• Proven domain experience leading complex transformations within heavily regulated industries, such as Financial Services, Healthcare, or Public Sector
• Proven ability to orchestrate multi-vendor ecosystems, software partners, and client internal teams across interdependent delivery milestones
• Experience establishing comprehensive program governance frameworks, master delivery schedules, and dependency management systems
• Expertise in commercial contracting, scope management, contract change control, and price negotiation
• Proficiency in tracking program health and engineering performance using enterprise business intelligence tools, dashboards, and reporting systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Master's Certificate in Project Management
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience implementing Agile frameworks, Scrum, Kanban, or DevSecOps practices within enterprise-scale service delivery
• Experience managing diverse commercial contract structures, including Fixed-Price Milestone, Time and Materials, Managed Capacity, and Outcome-Based models
• Familiarity with enterprise program governance and analytics platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, Jira Align, Clarity, or Microsoft Project
• Working knowledge of hybrid multi-cloud migrations, data platforms, cybersecurity frameworks, and enterprise automation technologies
• Experience leading contract renegotiations and commercial expansion with senior client stakeholders
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification
• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification
• Advanced executive education in organizational transformation, strategic leadership, or business management from an accredited institution

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $179,760 to $341,520 based on a full-time schedule.

Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:
California (San Francisco Bay Area): $215,640 to $409,800
California (All Other): $197,640 to $375,600
Colorado: $179,760 to $341,520
Massachusetts: $179,760 to $375,600
New York City: $215,640 to $409,800
Washington: $197,640 to $375,600
Washington DC: $197,640 to $375,600

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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 learningprograms give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, includingMicrosoft, 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.