Space Planning Specialist

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

The Space Planning Specialist is responsible for developing, maintaining, and owning Kyndryl's global workspace standards to ensure consistency and alignment with corporate branding across all locations. This role partners closely with project managers and vendors to consult on architecture, branding, and fit-out requirements, creates high-level test-fit designs for new spaces, and acts as a subject matter expert for workspace standards and space optimization, supporting internal stakeholders and driving continuous improvement.

Additionally, the specialist coordinates with Space Management to update the space management platform, monitors adherence to standards, and maintains documentation, ensuring that evolving business needs and industry trends are reflected in workplace design and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update global workspace standards for consistency and compliance.
• Partner with project managers and vendors to consult on architecture and branding for fit-out projects.
• Create high-level test-fit designs for new spaces and business approvals.
• Coordinate with Space Management to enter new buildings and updates into the space management platform.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on space optimization and workplace design best practices.
• Monitor adherence to workspace standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain documentation and communicate updates to stakeholders.

Your Future at Kyndryl

You will join a global, cross-functional team with opportunities for career growth in project management, program governance, and real estate operations, expanding your skills in stakeholder management, vendor partnership, and workplace strategy.

Who You Are

You are a proactive collaborator and subject matter expert in workspace standards and design, skilled in project management, stakeholder engagement, and able to influence and guide both internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience with AutoCAD for space planning and design.
• Background in interior design, architecture, or facilities management.
• Ability to perform test fits and space optimization for business needs.
• Experience integrating CAD drawings into space or room reservation systems.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve space booking or conference room issues.
• Understanding of workplace standards and process improvement.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Degree in interior design, architecture, or engineering.
• Experience with global, multi-location projects.
• Familiarity with space management tools (e.g., Eptura or similar platforms).

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): Flexible / Remote, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Job ID: Kyndryl-R-55000

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-12T18:33:39