Director, Executive Talent Management

Kyndryl

Director translating succession data into executive bench strategy for Kyndryl’s mission-critical technology services. Advising leaders on development, mobility, executive hiring, and complex leadership situations.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts, Montana, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $156,360 - $296,880 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in executive talent management and organizational effectiveness, with a strong ability to evaluate succession plans and develop strategic leadership narratives. Proven skills in facilitating talent calibration sessions and preparing high-stakes materials for senior leadership review.

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Executive Talent ManagementOrganizational EffectivenessSuccession Planning EvaluationTalent Calibration FacilitationWorkforce Analytics

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Hard Skills

Succession Data AnalysisLeadership Strategy DevelopmentTalent Development RecommendationsExecutive Hiring ActionsRisk Flag IdentificationLeadership Gap AnalysisHigh-Stakes Decision SupportInterim Leadership Structures DesignTeam Effectiveness DiagnosticsGlobal Talent Initiatives

Soft Skills

Strong Executive PresenceWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

HR Reporting ToolsWorkforce Analytics

Industry Keywords

Leadership Bench StrategyTalent BrokeringExecutive CompensationM&A SupportMatrixed Organization Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate succession data, readiness data, and risk flags into leadership bench strategy
Recommend acceleration, development, talent moves, or executive hiring actions
Identify leadership gaps, flight risks, fragile bench areas, and single points of failure
Stress-test succession plans and challenge readiness assumptions and timelines
Partner with Executive Talent Acquisition and Executive Recruiting on workforce planning and critical leadership searches
Evaluate internal bench strength against external market availability
Manage cadence of talent brokering and connections with Executive Talent Acquisition and Executive Compensation
Support complex leadership situations, including executive underperformance, fractured leadership teams, critical vacancies, M&A, and restructuring
Design bespoke interventions such as targeted coaching, interim leadership structures, and team effectiveness diagnostics
Shape HR recommendations and points of view for high-stakes decisions with business leaders
Facilitate talent calibration or review sessions
Prepare executive- and Board-level materials and talking points

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in HR/talent
At least 4–5 years specifically in executive talent management, organizational effectiveness, or leadership strategy at a large, complex organization
Experience supporting or advising on high-stakes leadership decisions involving senior executives (SVP+)
Ability to critically evaluate succession plans and convert them into strategic bench narratives
Comfort operating without a script or established playbook
Strong executive presence and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to prepare materials and talking points suitable for CHRO- or Board-level review
Experience supporting global or multi-region talent initiatives
Experience facilitating talent calibration or review sessions
Ability to partner effectively with a process owner without duplicating work or deferring to it
Global or matrixed organization experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with workforce analytics or HR reporting tools preferred
Background in organizational development or workforce planning preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on experience and learning opportunities
Chance to certify in all four major platforms
Medical and dental coverage
Disability benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Paid time off
Discretionary annual bonus program based on performance
Comprehensive employee learning programs and certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Skillsoft
Company-wide volunteering and giving platform
Inclusion Networks and workplace support
COVID-19 vaccination accommodation process where applicable