Kyndryl Early Careers Program - IT Strategy Consulting

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

Are you ready to start your career in technology consulting with a global market leader? Kyndryl is a great place to embark on your career journey.

Who is Kyndryl?

We design, build, manage and modernise the mission-critical information technology the world depends on every day. Our business quite literally powers the vital systems that run banks, stock markets, airlines, automotive and healthcare companies, governments and more. What does this mean? It means that, as a global technology service company, we make things possible so other companies can help people live their lives.

The Kyndryl Graduate Program & beyond

Your journey as a Junior IT Strategy Consultant will start with an immersive learning program, focused on building a core set of business and consulting skills which you will use working on exciting projects with our flagship clients. We will support you in kickstarting your career by offering rotation, shadowing and specialization opportunities during the 2-years program. Afterward, you'll have the chance to work in either a Delivery or Go to Market role based on your potential and skills.

Joining us as part of our consult team as a Junior IT Strategy Consultant you will become the trusted advisor accountable for delivering highly complex, multi-disciplined consulting engagements that provide lasting and measurable value to our esteemed customers.

Join our team and gain hands-on experience across diverse IT domains, including Cloud, Security, Digital Workplace Services, Applications, Data, Network, and Mainframe.

Your Role:

• Provide consulting services by developing technology solutions and offering IT strategy insights based on understanding the client’s business objectives and IT requirements
• Advise, analyze, and define client IT strategy to increase business value and improve service delivery, including adopting modern techniques and a modern operating model
• Apply issue-based consulting methods
• Analyze and optimize client's IT processes and governance
• Provide strategies, assessments, recommendations, and plans analytically
• Design and implement enterprise operating models and governance structures, and identify new ways of work

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for Visa sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Life at Kyndryl

You will contribute to our business from day one and have access to incredible learning opportunities to build your skills for the future. You will collaborate with global teams and receive mentorship guidance. Additionally, you will:

• Gain broad exposure to different IT consulting focus areas through job rotations
• Build expertise in diverse client scenarios, industries, and technologies
• Be part of a global IT service provider offering a world-class platform for career growth
• Get certified and hands-on experience with the latest technologies, such as MSFT Azure, AWS, Google, and other Kyndryl Alliance Partners

All of this will take place in a dynamic, inclusive, and flexible startup atmosphere filled with industry experts. If this sounds like a good fit for you, then come and start your career at Kyndryl.   

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. You have a growth mindset, eager for personal and professional development. You are passionate about IT and associated domains, and how they can support and impact the business and transformation of customers. You prioritize customer success and finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Technical and Professional Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or related field, or equivalent educational credentials, certifications, or experience.
• Early career experience level.
• Basic understanding of core services offered by established cloud hyperscalers (e.g. Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud etc.).
• Familiarity with IT management consulting methods.
• Understanding of IT operations and IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT).
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills in diverse environments.
• Familiar with new ways of Working, e.g. Agile, Scrum
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Willingness to travel

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Previous experience in consulting is a plus
• Experience in project management disciplines
• Experience in or knowledge of one or more of the following:
  • Application Development and creation of user interfaces
  • Data engineering and data science
  • Azure, GCP, AWS, Oracle Cloud Environments: SLES, RHEL, AIX
  • Windows Automation Platforms: Kubernetes k8s runtime, Chef, Ansible, Jenkins
  • RDBMS Databases: MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, DB2, etc.
  • NoSQL DBs: MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cosmos DB, HBASE etc.
  • Containerization & Microservices: Kubernetes, serverless computing
  • Infrastructure as code – Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Bicep etc.
  • Business processes (PTP, OTC, GL, FA, Budgeting, Cash Management, etc.)
• Certification on key technologies within your platform or area of expertise
• Ability to articulate key technologies’ impact on security, availability, cost, capacity, etc.
• Applied experience in Agile (Kanban, SAFe, and Scrum)

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $59,160 to $106,560   based on a full-time schedule.  

Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.  For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.                                
                                
There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:                                
California:    $65,160    to    $127,920                    
Colorado:     $59,160    to    $106,560                    
New York City:     $71,040    to    $127,920                    
Washington:     $65,160    to    $117,360                    
Washington DC:    $65,160    to    $117,360                    
                                
This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.  Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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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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