Consult Partner - Manufacturing & Retail

Who We Are At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive. The Role Who We Are At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive. Your Role Kyndryl Consult is the fastest-growing business within our organization and instrumental to our strategic growth objectives. As a Consult Partner, you will play a pivotal leadership role guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex, high-stakes consulting engagements. You will position strategic change agendas across the C-suite for Kyndryl’s largest global accounts, operating at the intersection of business strategy and transformative IT solutions across the entire customer ecosystem. Specializing in the Manufacturing and Retail sectors, you will act as a trusted executive advisor across pre-deal and post-deal transactions. You will take ownership of profitable growth, team utilization, delivery excellence, and client eminence—leveraging next-generation solutions across cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and Data & AI to deliver tangible commercial impact. What You Will Do Drive profitable business growth by identifying, pursuing, and converting high-value consulting opportunities, hitting signings, revenue, margin, and backlog targets. Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and executive stakeholders, leading high-impact client interactions and securing strong Net Promoter Scores (NPS) and executive references. Oversee end-to-end consulting delivery and operational excellence, managing scoping, fee negotiations, risk mitigation, and team utilization targets. Architect transformative customer solutions that leverage industry-critical technology trends, specifically cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and Data & AI. Lead and mentor multidisciplinary consulting teams, fostering an inclusive culture of curiosity, innovation, high performance, and continuous professional growth. Build thought leadership and intellectual capital to elevate Kyndryl's brand eminence across the Manufacturing and Retail sectors. Align strategic client roadmaps with Kyndryl’s overarching vision, transforming customer business models into scalable, future-ready architectures. Who You Are Your Future at Kyndryl Becoming a Consult Partner at Kyndryl is an excellent gateway to many different paths. You’ll be creating a well-rounded skillset while gaining professional certifications and qualifications. You can evolve horizontally into other technical or non-technical areas, or move vertically into senior leadership or specialized domain roles across our global enterprise. There are many different types and flavors of roles at Kyndryl, so everyone can find the opportunity that suits them best. Who You Are You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others. Required Skills and Experience Approximately 15 years of professional experience leading client engagement, strategic advisory, and relationship management at the CXO/executive level. Proven track record in a consulting, corporate, or enterprise environment directing and delivering complex, large-scale client transformations with multidisciplinary teams. Strong commercial and financial acumen, with direct accountability for driving revenue growth, managing pipeline conversion, pricing, and protecting margins. Deep domain expertise in the Manufacturing and/or Retail industries within large, multinational client environments. Solid technical fluency across modern enterprise technology trends, including cloud transformation, Data & AI, and cybersecurity. Demonstrated ability to innovate, lead change agendas, and develop intellectual capital and eminence across the industry. Established personal brand and executive presence with proven success in negotiating contracts and mitigating engagement risk. Preferred Skills and Experience Consultative Leadership: Demonstrated ability to articulate complex enterprise value propositions, architect transformative solutions, and develop long-term strategic roadmaps. Strategic Networking: An established network of senior C-suite executive relationships across major Manufacturing and Retail enterprises. Commercial Acumen: Extensive track record of managing full P&L outcomes, optimizing engagement margins, and scaling consulting practices. Being You The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way. What You Can Expect Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best. From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth. We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success. We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next. Get Referred! If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.