Graduate Program – IT Strategy Consultant

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Are you ready to start your career in technology consulting with a global market leader? Kyndryl is a great place to embark on your career journey.

The Kyndryl Graduate Program & beyond

Your journey as an IT Strategy Consultant will start with an immersive learning program, focused on building a core set of business and consulting skills which you will use working on exciting projects with our flagship clients. We will support you in kickstarting your career by offering rotation, shadowing and specialization opportunities during the 2-years program. Afterward, you'll have the chance to work in either a Delivery or Go to Market role based on your potential and skills.

Joining us as part of our consult team as an IT Strategy Consultant you will become the trusted advisor accountable for delivering highly complex, multi-disciplined consulting engagements that provide lasting and measurable value to our esteemed customers.

Join our team and gain hands-on experience across diverse IT domains, including Cloud, Security, Digital Workplace Services, Applications, Data, Network, and Mainframe.

Your Role:

• Provide consulting services by developing technology solutions and offering IT strategy insights based on understanding the client's business objectives and IT requirements

• Advise, analyze, and define client IT strategy to increase business value and improve service delivery, including adopting modern techniques and a modern operating model

• Apply issue-based consulting methods

• Analyze and optimize client's IT processes and governance

• Provide strategies, assessments, recommendations, and plans analytically

• Design and implement enterprise operating models and governance structures, and identify new ways of work

Life at Kyndryl

You will contribute to our business from day one and have access to incredible learning opportunities to build your skills for the future. You will collaborate with global teams and receive mentorship guidance. Additionally, you will:

• Gain broad exposure to different IT consulting focus areas through job rotations

• Build expertise in diverse client scenarios, industries, and technologies

• Be part of a global IT service provider offering a world-class platform for career growth

• Get certified and hands-on experience with the latest technologies, such as MSFT Azure, AWS, Google, and other Kyndryl Alliance Partners

All of this will take place in a dynamic, inclusive, and flexible startup atmosphere filled with industry experts. If this sounds like a good fit for you, then come and start your career at Kyndryl.   

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 Technical and Professional Experience

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related field. Recent graduate with up to two years of work experience.

• Basic understanding of core services offered by established cloud hyperscalers (e.g. Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud etc.).

• Familiarity with IT management consulting methods.

• Understanding of IT operations and IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT).

• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills in diverse environments.

• Familiar with New Ways of Working, e.g. Agile, Scrum

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical insights to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Strong communication skills in English and German

• Willingness to travel

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Previous experience in consulting is a plus

• Experience in project management disciplines

• Experience with various IT Operating Models and building organizations to deploy and support key technologies

• Certification on key technologies within your platform or area of expertise

• Ability to articulate key technologies' impact on security, availability, cost, capacity, etc.

• Applied experience in Agile (Kanban, SAFe, and Scrum)

Being You

Diversity 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. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

As a graduate or an intern, Kyndryl is a great place to kickstart your career. You will contribute to our business from day one and get access to some incredible learning opportunities to build your skills for your future.  You'll also collaborate with global teams, take advantage of mentorship opportunities and get involved in volunteer community activities – all in a dynamic, start up atmosphere, filled with industry experts.

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