Application Modernization Lead

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

This role will coordinate cross-functional teams across architecture, development, testing, infrastructure, data, and operations to ensure that modernization activities are executed according to scope, quality, timeline, and business expectations. The lead will also support the definition of the modernization roadmap, identify technical risks, drive issue resolution, and ensure alignment between the converted application, business rules, functional requirements, and target architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of application modernization workstreams, including legacy analysis, code conversion, remediation, integration, and stabilization.
• Coordinate development teams, technical SMEs, architects, testing teams, and operations teams.
• Validate that modernized applications meet functional, technical, security, and performance requirements.
• Identify risks, dependencies, blockers, and mitigation actions related to modernization delivery.
• Ensure alignment between legacy functionality, business rules, and the target application architecture.
• Support planning and execution of coexistence scenarios between legacy and modernized platforms.
• Drive technical governance, defect resolution, prioritization, and delivery tracking.
• Provide executive-level status updates, risks, actions, and recommendations.
• Support transition to RUN, production readiness, and knowledge transfer activities.

Who You Are

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience leading application modernization, legacy transformation, or large-scale application migration programs.
• Strong background in application development, architecture, integration, and delivery management.
• Experience with COBOL, Mainframe, Java, Cloud, APIs, databases, or batch processing is highly desirable.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams across development, testing, infrastructure, and operations.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Waterfall delivery, testing cycles, production readiness, and governance.
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
• Experience managing technical risks, defects, dependencies, and delivery escalations.

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.

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