Associate Director guiding Kyndryl's cloud consulting and transformation sales. Advising executives on multi-cloud strategy, modernization, governance, and delivery outcomes.
Responsibilities
Own and drive cloud consulting and transformation opportunities from origination through closure
Develop and execute account growth strategies aligned to client business objectives
Achieve assigned sales, pipeline, signings, and revenue targets
Identify opportunities across cloud migration, modernization, AI enablement, application transformation, infrastructure modernization, FinOps, and managed services
Support RFI/RFP responses, client presentations, proposal development, and deal shaping
Build executive relationships positioning Kyndryl as a trusted transformation partner
Lead discovery workshops and executive strategy sessions
Translate business requirements into cloud transformation roadmaps and solution strategies
Collaborate with architects, SMEs, delivery teams, and partners to develop differentiated solutions
Define solution scope, assumptions, risks, pricing, and Statements of Work
Articulate business value, ROI, TCO, modernization benefits, and transformation outcomes
Present cloud strategies and recommendations to executive stakeholders
Advise CIO, CTO, COO, CFO, and line-of-business executives
Guide customers on cloud operating models, governance, organizational transformation, and modernization
Provide strategic guidance on multi-cloud adoption, cloud economics, security, resilience, and compliance
Lead executive workshops focused on business transformation and innovation
Provide executive oversight of consulting and cloud transformation engagements
Ensure projects align with business outcomes, scope, timelines, and financial objectives
Manage risks and escalations with delivery leaders and project managers
Participate in governance forums, steering committees, and executive reviews
Support transitions from pre-sales to delivery while maintaining client satisfaction
Ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to delivery best practices
Develop reusable frameworks, accelerators, methodologies, and points of view
Mentor consultants, architects, and technical specialists
Represent Kyndryl at industry events, customer forums, analyst discussions, and partner engagements
Maintain relationships with Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud partners
Requirements
10+ years of experience in technology consulting, cloud transformation, solution advisory, or enterprise architecture
Proven track record in technical pre-sales and client delivery leadership
Demonstrated success managing and achieving revenue, signings, or business development targets
Experience leading large-scale cloud migration, modernization, or transformation programmes
Strong executive stakeholder engagement experience, including CXO-level interactions
Professional-level certification in at least one hyperscaler platform: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect
Strong understanding of multi-cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP
Strong consultative selling and business development capabilities
Executive communication and presentation skills
Commercial acumen, including business cases, ROI/TCO analyses, and value propositions
Ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority
Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
MBA or Master's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or related discipline preferred
Additional certifications in Cloud Architecture, FinOps, DevSecOps, ITIL, TOGAF, Agile/Scrum, or Security & Compliance preferred
Experience within a global consulting or systems integration organisation preferred
Experience across Financial Services, Public Sector, Retail, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, or Healthcare sectors preferred
Benefits
Flexible, supportive environment
Well-being prioritized
Hands-on experience and learning opportunities
Opportunities to certify in all four major cloud platforms
Hybrid-friendly culture
Be Well programs supporting financial, mental, physical, and social health
Personalized development goals and continuous feedback
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