Associate Director - Transition Manager

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

Your role

As a Global Transition Project Manager(PM) driving business transition from Japan to India, you will build standard processes and a Japan-led transition model, and lead actual project execution. Working closely with India-side teams on a daily basis, you will manage language and cultural differences, tacit knowledge, and expectation gaps to support future expansion of transition activities, covering both project management and cross-cultural collaboration.

What you will do

• Drive business transition projects from Japan to India

• Standardize and improve transition processes, and build repeatable success models

• Work closely with global teams and coordinate across cultural and language differences

• Resolve expectation gaps and communication issues among stakeholders

• Leverage team leadership or management experience for teams of around 20–30 members

• Contribute from framework development through execution in a complex global environment

• Work flexibly in a hybrid model depending on project needs

Who You Are

Required skills and experience

• Project management experience, or experience leading projects as a team lead

• Practical experience in offshore collaboration or overseas transition projects

• Leadership or management experience for teams of around 20–30 members

• Understanding of infrastructure-related work

• Strong communication skills to bridge language and cultural gaps

• Resilience and creativity to drive results in ambiguous environments

Preferred skills and experience

• Experience working regularly with global centers such as India

• Experience in transition or standardization projects in manufacturing, finance, insurance, or related industries

• Experience improving transition processes or building success models

• Comfort with English communication

• Ability to use new approaches such as AI to solve problems

• Ability to engage stakeholders and drive progress in ambiguous environments

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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