Associate Director

* Decline will set your Cookie preferences to "Required" and will prevent Kyndryl and its partners from collecting and using Cookie data to collect statistics and to provide you a personalized web experience and more relevant ads on third party websites.**Who We Are****The Role****About Kyndryl**Kyndryl is a global leader in technology infrastructure and services, helping organizations modernize and transform through data, AI, and cloud. Our Data & AI Practice partners with clients to unlock business value through intelligent use of data, advanced analytics, and applied AI. We work across the entire transformation journey — from vision and strategy through implementation and scaling — to deliver real business outcomes.**The Role**We are seeking an **Associate Director of Data & AI** to lead data and AI transformation programs for Canada’s leading enterprises.This role requires a unique blend of **business acumen, technical depth, and leadership capability**. You will partner with C-suite and senior executives to define data and AI strategies, lead teams in building modern data platforms, and deliver end-to-end solutions spanning machine learning, generative AI, and emerging agentic AI applications.You will drive both **business growth** and **delivery excellence**, ensuring Kyndryl’s Data & AI capabilities are positioned as a trusted enabler of business transformation.**Key Responsibilities****Client & Business Leadership*** Build trusted relationships with senior business and technology leaders to drive data and AI transformation agendas.* Translate client challenges into actionable data and AI strategies that deliver measurable business value.* Partner with account teams to identify, shape, and close new Data & AI opportunities.**Data Platform & AI Delivery Leadership*** Lead design and implementation of **modern data platforms** (e.g., lakehouse, data fabric, data mesh) leveraging cloud-native architectures and hyperscaler technologies.* Oversee delivery of end-to-end engagements spanning **data engineering, machine learning, generative AI, and intelligent automation**.* Ensure engagement quality, business alignment, and client satisfaction across advisory and implementation phases.**AI Strategy & Innovation*** Define enterprise AI strategies, including adoption of **Generative AI and Agentic AI** to enhance decision-making, operations, and customer experiences.* Lead initiatives to operationalize AI through **MLOps, LLMOps, and governance frameworks**.* Drive innovation through accelerators, reusable assets, and reference architectures that showcase Kyndryl’s technical leadership.**Practice Growth & Leadership*** Collaborate with hyperscaler and ecosystem partners (Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake) to co-create and deliver modern AI solutions.* Mentor team members and cultivate a high-performing, innovation-driven culture.* Contribute to thought leadership, go-to-market offerings, and internal capability building.**Architecture Design & Technical Leadership*** Lead the **architecture, design, and implementation** of enterprise data and AI platforms using cloud-native and hybrid architectures.* Define end-to-end architectures that span **data ingestion, storage, processing, analytics, ML/AI, and governance**.* Establish architectural standards, patterns, and reference models for data modernization and AI enablement.* Provide **technical direction and mentorship** to data engineers, ML engineers, and solution developers.**Your Future at Kyndryl** 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 Experience & Skills*** 10+ years of experience leading **data, analytics, and AI transformation** programs within consulting, technology services, or enterprise organizations.* Proven experience **building and modernizing data platforms** on cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, or GCP).* Strong expertise in **machine learning, generative AI (LLMs, RAG, fine-tuning), and emerging agentic AI applications**.* Deep understanding of **data strategy, architecture, governance, and engineering practices**.* Demonstrated success in **engaging business stakeholders** and translating AI innovation into measurable business outcomes.* Strong **sales and client engagement skills** — ability to define value propositions and lead executive discussions.* Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management across business and technical domains.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience in one or more industries such as Financial Services, Public Sector, Utilities, or Telecommunications.* Understanding of **modern data architectures** (data mesh, data fabric, lakehouse) and operational frameworks (MLOps/LLMOps).* Hands-on familiarity with AI ecosystems and tools (Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, GCP Vertex AI, Databricks, Snowflake).* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or Business.* Prior consulting or practice leadership experience at a global technology or professional services firm.**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.**Get Referred**We’re glad you’re here. Take a look around at the many exciting career opportunities we have available and apply today **Drop off your CV/Resume** and a Recruiter will reach out with related career information that match your experience and expertise. **Sign up for Job Alerts** Create your account and then . When new jobs become available that meet your criteria, you’ll be alerted right away### Drive progress with purposeAt Kyndryl, we achieve progress the world depends on, with purpose.**Beginning with** **the purpose that matters to you**. Because here, you will be part of a culture designed with purpose. One that is restless, empathetic and devoted. Where we are committed to sustainable progress for our customers and supporting the communities where we work and live. All of you is what we want. And what we need. Join us, and together, we can advance the vital systems that power human progress. #J-18808-Ljbffr