Head of Government Affairs and Policy

**Why Kyndryl**

Kyndryl is a market leader that thinks and acts like a start-up. 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. We invest heavily in you - not only through learning, training, and career development, but also through the flexible working practices and stellar benefits that help you grow and progress long-term. And we give back - from planting 90,000 trees in our first 3 months as part of our One Tree Planted initiative to the Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment, Social and Governance practices embedded within everything we do, we are committed to powering human progress in an ethical, sustainable way.

**Your Role and Responsibilities**

As a member of the Global Government Affairs and Policy (GGAP) team within Kyndryl's Corporate Affairs, you will:

- Report into the Head of Global Government Affairs to build and drive government affairs and regulatory strategy to support Kyndryl's brand and reputation in Canada
- Build an engagement strategy working with consultants and other key partners Develop trusted relationships with relevant government officials
- Engage and manage policy campaigns and initiatives
- Build relationships with key associations to help inform Kyndryl of key public policy issues, support Kyndryl engagement in Canada and support Kyndryl policy objectives
- Support the Kyndryl Canada teams in developing a strategy and executing on opportunities for growth of the business

**Required Technical and Professional Expertise**
- Government affairs/policy experience, or time in government (or associations)
- Project management/organization
- Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at once

**Preferred Technical and Professional Experience**
- Government affairs/policy experience, or time in government (or associations)
- Project management/organization
- Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at once

**Required Education**

Bachelor's Degree

**Preferred Education**

Master's Degree

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 (KINs) 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.

**Other things to know**

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.

**Primary Job Category**

Legal

**Role (Job Role)**

Government & Regulatory Affairs Professional

**Employment Type**

Full-Time

**Contract Type**

Regular

**Position Type**

Professional

**Travel Required**

Some travel may be required based on business demand

**Company**

(Y009) Kyndryl Canada Limited

**Is this role a commissionable / sales incentive based position**

No