Portfolio Manager – Modernization Engagement Lead

Kyndryl

Portfolio Manager leading complex multi-tower modernization programs at Kyndryl. Ensuring delivery outcomes across applications, cloud, mainframe, and network & edge domains.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRYE BROOK • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

modernization programscloud migrationapplication modernizationmainframe modernizationSDLC transformationtechnical solution managementscopingPoC framingdependenciesbaselining

Soft Skills

client communicationpresentation skillsstorytellingnarrative framingvalue proposition articulationleadershipcoordinationrisk managementcontent creationintegration

Tools & Technologies

KAFAgent BuilderModernization TLPs

Industry Keywords

multi-tower modernizationcross-tower teamsdelivery outcomesacceptance criteriaexecution modelcohesive modernization programclient-facing presentationsdependenciesmodernization landscapeData Center Networks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own delivery of multi‑tower modernization programs and ensure outcomes are delivered to scope, schedule, quality, and risk expectations.
Coordinate cross‑tower teams, delivery plans, dependencies, risks, and mitigation actions across the modernization landscape.
Stitch together a single optimized modernization solution spanning multiple domains (e.g., application modernization, cloud migration/modernization, mainframe modernization, N&E modernization).
Drive modernization execution across sub‑domains such as AMS, SDLC transformation, AppMod, Mainframe Mod, Platform Engineering, Data Center Networks, and Edge Networks.
Lead technical solution management activities including scoping, PoC framing, assumptions, dependencies, baselining, and delivery readiness.
Own and/or contribute to SoW creation and review, ensuring clear deliverables, acceptance criteria, and execution model.
Build and deliver client-facing presentations with strong content, narrative framing, storytelling, and value proposition articulation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years + proven experience leading complex, multi‑tower modernization programs with ownership for delivery outcomes.
Broad modernization expertise across domains: Applications, Cloud, Mainframe, and Network & Edge who is able to unify multiple solution components into a single client solution.
Ability to consolidate and integrate technical solutions across towers into a cohesive modernization program.
Strong hands-on capability in technical solution leadership, including: Scoping and PoC framing, Assumptions, dependencies, baselining, SoW creation and review.
Strong client communication and presentation skills: Content creation, Story/narrative framing, Storytelling, Value proposition articulation.
Experience applying KAF, Agent Builder, and Modernization TLPs to shape and/or run modernization execution.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Employee learning programs