Associate Director - Delivery Partner / Project Manager for Financial Holdings project
Kyndryl · Tokyo, Japan · 1mo ago
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 the dedicated Project Manager for a long-term banking project, you will lead the full project lifecycle from proposal and requirements definition through design, implementation, and operations, including the development of an AWS-based operations platform and operating model. You will also manage stakeholders and vendors across a team of up to 50 members and, in the future, take responsibility for the operations phase as a Delivery Partner.
What you will do
• Drive a banking system integration and operations platform development project
• Manage all phases from proposal and requirements definition through design, implementation, and operations
• Lead operating model design, monitoring, job management, and operations platform development
• Contribute to the development of a new AWS-based cloud platform
• Coordinate among the customer, internal technical teams, and vendors, and resolve project issues
• Lead the long-term project with the post-implementation operations phase in mind
• Handle confidential information, including customer names, appropriately throughout the project
Who You Are
Required skills and experience
• Project management experience and experience in upstream phases, from proposal development through requirements definition
• Knowledge of infrastructure or cloud operations, operating model design, or operations platform development
• Strong stakeholder management skills to coordinate multiple parties
• Experience in financial-sector projects or as a Project Manager for medium- to large-scale projects
• Experience driving projects from a position close to that of a prime contractor
• Ability to join the project soon after starting and independently lead its launch
Preferred skills and experience
• Experience in the design, implementation, or operation of cloud platforms such as AWS
• Knowledge of financial systems and business operations, particularly in banking
• Experience in vendor management or team management for large-scale projects
• Experience driving projects as a Project Manager or prospective Delivery Partner
• Experience taking responsibility for long-term projects through the post-implementation operations phase
• Experience not only in operations but also in the design and implementation phases
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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