Consultant – Cloud Strategy & Business Growth

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

As a Consultant – Cloud Strategy & Business Growth, you will play a critical role in defining and shaping customers' hybrid cloud migration strategies and operating models. You will work closely with executives to drive business growth and transformation, leveraging your expertise in cloud computing and IT strategy. You will be responsible for defining Statements of Work, developing client proposals, and contributing to Kyndryl's transformation Points of View. A strong understanding of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud and Hybrid technologies is highly desirable, along with professional-level certifications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cloud Strategy & Operating Model Definition:
   • Engage with customers to assess their current IT landscape and define an optimal cloud migration strategy.
   • Develop target operating models to align cloud adoption with business objectives.
   • Provide advisory on hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration and security.
   • Guide customers through cloud adoption frameworks and best practices for workload migration.
2. Business Growth & Executive Engagement:
   • Work with senior executives to define and drive business growth strategies aligned with technology transformation.
   • Identify new business opportunities and provide insights on market trends and cloud adoption.
   • Conduct C-level presentations and executive briefings on cloud transformation strategies.
   • Develop Statements of Work and define project deliverables.
   • Craft client proposals that align with business and technology goals.
   • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop high-impact transformation POVs that guide client decision-making.
   • Support pre-sales and business development efforts by articulating the value of Kyndryl’s offerings.
   • Leverage deep knowledge of Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud to provide strategic cloud solutions.
   • Define cloud governance models, FinOps, and cost optimization strategies.
   • Provide recommendations on modernizing applications, infrastructure, and IT operations.
   • Assist customers in adopting DevOps, SRE, and automation to drive operational excellence.
3. Collaboration & Thought Leadership:
   • Work cross-functionally with architects, engineers, and consultants to deliver client engagements.
   • Contribute to the development of internal best practices and accelerators for cloud transformation.
   • Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and industry trends to provide innovative solutions.

In addition to your technical expertise, you will also take the lead in coordinating the entire pre-sales process, ensuring quality and compliance verification while adhering to Kyndryl best practices. Your collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will generate winning responses and create optimal technical solutions. Moreover, you will actively build and nurture relationships with our external alliance partners, fostering a collaborative environment where joint solutions are co-created.

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in cloud strategy consulting, IT transformation, or technology advisory.
• Strong experience in defining cloud migration strategies and operating models.
• Proven ability to engage with executives and senior stakeholders to define and drive business growth.
• Experience in creating SOWs, client proposals, and transformation POVs.
• Knowledge of cloud computing principles, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud architectures.
• Expertise in one or more public cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional-level certification in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
• Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps, and FinOps.
• Understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Experience with ITSM, governance models, and cloud operating frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions.

Why Join Kyndryl?

• Opportunity to work with global enterprises on complex cloud transformation projects.
• Engage in strategic decision-making with C-level executives.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and continuous professional development.
• Be part of a high-impact team driving innovation and business transformation.

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-handedly: 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.