Senior Cloud Consultant

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  We are seeking a  Senior Cloud Consultant with a strong Enterprise Architect mindset  to lead and deliver  cloud modernization and transformation initiatives  for large, complex enterprise environments.
This role sits at the intersection of  business strategy, enterprise architecture, and cloud delivery , enabling organizations to modernize legacy platforms, adopt cloud-native operating models, and realize measurable business outcomes. The successful candidate will act as a  trusted advisor and architecture leader , shaping cloud transformation roadmaps while guiding execution across multi-disciplinary teams.
The role requires deep experience in  enterprise-scale cloud architecture, modernization programs, operating model transformation, and financial governance (Fin Ops) , with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate strategy into actionable architectures and delivery plans.

Key Responsibilities  Enterprise Architecture & Cloud Transformation Leadership   Act as  Enterprise Architecture lead  for cloud modernization and transformation programs, ensuring alignment between business strategy, IT strategy, and execution.
Define  target-state cloud architectures  (multi-cloud / hybrid), including application, data, infrastructure, security, and integration domains.
Lead  legacy modernization strategies , including re-host, re-platform, refactor, re-architect, and cloud-native adoption.
Establish  architecture principles, standards, and guardrails  to guide scalable and secure cloud adoption.
Ensure architectural alignment across portfolios, platforms, and delivery teams.
Cloud Strategy, Modernization & Advisory   Lead cloud strategy and modernization assessments, including:
Current-state architecture analysis
Cloud readiness and application rationalization
Migration and modernization roadmaps
Business case, ROI, and TCO modeling
Advise clients on  cloud operating models , governance, platform teams, and product-centric delivery.
Provide  Fin Ops and cloud economics guidance , embedding financial accountability into architecture and delivery decisions.
Support regulatory, security, and risk considerations across industries and geographies.
Transformation Delivery Enablement   Bridge  strategy-to-execution , ensuring smooth transition from advisory to delivery.
Partner with delivery, platform, and engineering teams to:
Translate architecture into epics, backlogs, and execution plans
Resolve complex architectural and transformation challenges
Govern architecture through delivery lifecycle
Serve as escalation point for architectural risks, trade-offs, and decision-making.
Ensure cloud modernization programs deliver  measurable business and technology outcomes .
Client Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement   Build trusted relationships with  CXOs, CIOs, CTOs, Chief Architects, and senior business leaders .
Lead executive workshops, architecture reviews, and transformation planning sessions.
Communicate complex architectural concepts in  clear, business-oriented language .
Act as a long-term advisor on enterprise modernization and cloud evolution.
Practice & Capability Development   Contribute to the evolution of  enterprise cloud architecture frameworks, reference architectures, and modernization accelerators .
Develop reusable assets, playbooks, and points of view for cloud transformation.
Mentor and coach architects and senior consultants in enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, and transformation delivery.
Represent the organization in  cloud partner ecosystems  (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and industry forums.
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