Director, Consult Partner

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
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, 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 be leading 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.
Contribute to Profitable Growth: -Drive significant financial outcomes through signings and revenue targets -Ensure sustained growth and profitability, managing margin expectations and backlog growth -Support the identification, pursuit and conversion of a pipeline of business development opportunities -Undertake scoping and fee negotiation on engagements, while enduring profitability and understanding and containing risk Client Engagement: -Build and maintain deep relationships with client CXOs and be seen as the 'go to' person and a trusted advisor by senior executives -Leading C-level client interactions and consulting initiatives, deliverables and outputs of a deal engagement -Demonstrate credibility and experience to advise and deliver on complex consulting engagement -Enhance client satisfaction, as measured by Net Promoter Score (NPS) and new relationship development; Secure client references Operational Excellence: -Achieve individual and team utilization targets -Lead the design of complex engagements and take responsibility for oversight of delivery, ensuring high performance and customer satisfaction Leadership, Management, People -Lead by example; Fostering a culture of continuous personal and professional development and challenging our people to be curious and innovative and supportive for each other.
At the same time ensuring that all outcomes are commercially focused, value adding and effectively executed Strategic Contribution: -Utilize industry and technology expertise to shape and drive the company's strategic initiatives.
-Align with Kyndryl's strategic vision and contribute to its execution.
-Drive external eminence and innovation, establishing a strong personal and organizational brand in the industry.
-Proactively develop thought leadership and intellectual capital
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
- Client Engagement and CXO Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to engage with and influence CXO-level executives, building trusted advisor relationships to drive technology-led business transformation.
- Proven Leadership in Complex Transformations: Track record of leading end-to-end transformation projects with multi-disciplinary, global teams in consulting, corporate, or public sector environments.
- Business Development and Growth: Experience in driving high-value business development efforts, including crafting proposals, presenting to senior stakeholders, and supporting revenue growth strategies.
- Financial and Commercial Acumen: Strong ability to manage budgets, optimize margins, and deliver financial outcomes aligned with business goals.
- Industry and Technology Expertise: Deep knowledge of key industry trends, including ERP modernization, digital transformation, and cloud journeys, coupled with the ability to link technology to measurable business value.
- Thought Leadership and Innovation: Recognized personal brand and presence in t