Project Manager

Project Manager – KyndrylMadrid, Community of Madrid, SpainJoin to apply for the Project Manager role at Kyndryl .Who We AreAt Kyndryl, we design, build, manage, and modernize the mission‑critical technology systems that the world depends on everyday. We move forward constantly, pushing beyond limits to build a more equitable, inclusive world for employees, customers, and communities.The RoleKyndryl Technical Project Managers oversee the delivery of major infrastructure and cloud programs, unblocking teams at the technical level and ensuring the solution is robust, secure, observable, and scalable. You’ll orchestrate multi‑practice teams (Cloud, Automation/Data & AI, Networking, Security, Digital Workplace, Core Infra/Mainframe) to deliver measurable business value. You will excel at plan/build/run cadence and financial stewardship, with differentiation in diving deep with architects and engineers, challenging designs, understanding failure modes, and turning complex technical risks into executable mitigation plans.What You’ll DoOwn end‑to‑end technical delivery: plan, execute, and control scope, budget, schedule, and quality across complex programs and workstreams.Drive architecture & design alignment: lead or participate in HLD/LLD reviews, design authorities, ADRs, threat modeling, and readiness checks; ensure designs follow best practices (e.g., AWS Well‑Architected, Azure CAF, Google Architecture Framework).Manage non‑functional requirements: define and track SLAs/SLOs/SLIs, capacity/performance, resilience, backup/DR, observability, and security‑by‑design controls.Guide technical execution: coordinate epics/stories with engineering (Agile/Scrum/SAFe), manage environments and release plans (CI/CD), and ensure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation are used where practical.Mitigate technical risk early: run dependency mapping, failure scenario analysis, test strategy (unit/integration, performance, chaos where applicable), and cutover/backout planning.Operationalize delivery: ensure runbooks, KBs, and handover‑to‑operations (ITIL/ITSM) are complete; stand up monitoring/alerting dashboards and SRE practices for steady‑state.Assure security & compliance: coordinate IAM, network segmentation/zero trust, vulnerability & patch processes, data protection, and policy adherence (e.g., NIST/ISO 27001).Manage stakeholders & vendors: lead customer‑facing technical forums, change control (CAB), partner/supplier deliverables, and executive‑ready reporting that links technical progress to business outcomes.Optimize cost & performance: partner with FinOps to track cloud spend, right‑size resources, and recommend architectural optimizations.Uplift the team: ensure the right skills are on the field; mentor junior PMs and engineers in delivery best practices and technical excellence.Who You AreRequired QualificationsMandatory certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner.Technical PM experience delivering complex infrastructure/cloud/security/networking/DWP/mainframe projects at scale.Ability to read, challenge, and communicate architecture and design (HLD/LLD), sequence/data flows, and infra topologies; comfortable facilitating design authorities.Proven use of Agile methods (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe) with enterprise governance (RAID, change control, financials).Practical understanding of IaC, CI/CD, and observability (e.g., Terraform, Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions/Jenkins, Prometheus/Grafana/Datadog/Splunk/Dynatrace/AppDynamics).Strong grounding in security‑by‑design and compliance, with the ability to translate requirements into concrete delivery tasks.Customer‑facing leadership with excellent communication, negotiation, and executive storytelling skills in English.Preferred QualificationsHands‑on depth in some of the Kyndryl technical domains: Cloud, ADAI, Networking, Security, Digital Workplace, Core Infra/Mainframe – breadth across two or more is a plus.Experience with cloud migrations/modernization, container platforms, and platform SRE/operations.Familiarity with FinOps practices and cost/performance optimization in hyperscalers.ITIL Foundation; Agile certifications (Scrum/SAFe) are a plus.Being YouDiversity 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. Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. That’s the Kyndryl Way.What You Can ExpectWith 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 offers 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.Get ReferredIf 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.Job DetailsSeniority Level: Mid‑Senior LevelEmployment Type: Full‑timeJob Function: Project Management and Information TechnologyIndustry: IT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kyndryl by 2x.Sign in to set job alerts for “Project Manager” roles.Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain — 1 week ago#J-18808-Ljbffr