Senior Project Manager

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 Project Managers oversee the delivery of major projects within scope, schedule, and budget. You are the driving force behind every aspect of program success, harmonizing the efforts of all stakeholders like a "conductor" creating beautiful music. As the single point of contact for the client, you embody Kyndryl's reputation every day.

As a Project Manager, you manage highly detailed and busy schedules. You will create detailed project plans, manage teams, lead meetings and status checks, plan activities, and run regular sessions. You analyze and mitigate risks, manage finances, ensure the team has the necessary skills, plan and delegate tasks, meet deadlines, achieve SLAs (Service Level Agreements), and deliver results that satisfy the client.

Of course, plans often change as projects progress. That's why continuous structured thinking is essential-going beyond scheduling to take responsibility for delivering value.

Just as planning and organizational skills are critical, communication accounts for 90% of the job. You are the single point of contact for clients, partners, and all stakeholders, supporting them and ensuring they get what they need. You also act as a bridge between all teams involved in the project, such as technical and sales teams.

As a result, you will work in an exciting multicultural and multilingual environment. In short, we seek someone who enjoys interacting with people, is kind and empathetic, yet assertive. It's important to respond to client change requests politely and diplomatically.

This role offers opportunities to meet many people, build networks, and deepen relationships. Under Kyndryl's "One Team with the Customer" philosophy, you will build strong partnerships with clients. Depending on the project, you may work on-site at the client's location, which increases your visibility and creates opportunities to deliver even more value through relationships.

This is one reason Kyndryl employees find this role attractive. It's an excellent opportunity to refine service and interpersonal skills and provides a foundation for career growth both horizontally and vertically.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Becoming a Project Manager at Kyndryl is an excellent gateway to diverse career paths. You can build a balanced skill set while earning professional certifications and qualifications. You may branch into other technical or non-technical areas, such as Technical Services Architect, or aim for promotion to Senior Project Manager or Program Manager. The PM role offers many specializations, so everyone can find the opportunity that suits them best.

Who You Are

You are highly skilled in your work and possess sufficient experience to demonstrate it. However, equally important is having a growth mindset and the willingness to actively pursue both personal and professional development. You are customer-oriented and always prioritize the success of the client in your work. Finally, we expect you to have an open and borderless mindset, naturally embracing collaboration with others.

Required Technical and Professional Experience

• Over 5 years of project management experience in large-scale system development
• Skills in SCRUM or project management
• Basic IT (architecture) knowledge
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities
• Teamwork based on the "One Team" philosophy
• Native-level proficiency in Japanese

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience using MS Project or other project management software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to confidently interact with stakeholders at all levels

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 learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan

Job ID: Kyndryl-R-37032

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-04-08T11:37:22