Data and AI Portfolio Director

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

As the Data and AI Portfolio Director at Kyndryl, you will lead the governance, oversight, and value realization of AI and data initiatives across the organization. You will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of AI and data use cases, ensuring they deliver measurable business impact while adhering to governance standards and operating model principles.

As the steward of our enterprise portfolio, you will bring structure, transparency, and accountability to the way we scale adoption—balancing innovation with responsible use.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Use Case Governance

• Oversee the governance process for AI and data initiatives, guiding use cases from intake through approval and implementation.
• Establish and enforce governance standards, ensuring compliance with ethical, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Serve as a central point of accountability for prioritizing use cases and aligning them with strategic business goals.

Portfolio Management & Value Measurement

• Organize and manage the enterprise portfolio of AI and data initiatives across departments.
• Define and implement methods for measuring value at both the use-case and department levels.
• Track and report success metrics for AI rollouts, both at individual and department level, to demonstrate business impact and adoption.

Operating Model & Agent Governance

• Govern and optimize the self-service operating model, enabling responsible innovation while maintaining oversight.
• Oversee the publishing and lifecycle management of AI agents, ensuring consistency with governance standards.
• Monitor adoption, performance, and enterprise-wide utilization of AI agents.

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.

The compensation range for this position in the US is $165,720 to $314,880 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.

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.

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; keen to drive your own personal and professional development, and to support others in theirs. You take your work seriously and prioritize customer impact. Most importantly, you understand that the most successful teams trust and enjoy each other and are naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Skills And Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in governance, portfolio management, or related fields.
• Proven track record of leading governance programs for technology initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in measuring portfolio value and ROI.
• Solid understanding of governance practices, and emerging technologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with AI platforms.
• Familiarity with self-service analytics operating models and AI agent marketplaces.
• Strong financial acumen in licensing optimization and enterprise-scale ROI tracking.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Data/AI/Analytics, or equivalent).

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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