Associate Director - Data & AI Consulting

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.

About Kyndryl
Kyndryl is a global leader in technology infrastructure and services, helping organizations modernize and transform through data, AI, and cloud. Our Data & AI Practice partners with clients to unlock business value through intelligent use of data, advanced analytics, and applied AI. We work across the entire transformation journey — from vision and strategy through implementation and scaling — to deliver real business outcomes.

The Role
We are seeking an  Associate Director of Data & AI  to lead data and AI transformation programs for Canada’s leading enterprises.

This role requires a unique blend of  business acumen, technical depth, and leadership capability  . You will partner with C‑suite and senior executives to define data and AI strategies, lead teams in building modern data platforms, and deliver end‑to‑end solutions spanning machine learning, generative AI, and emerging agentic AI applications.

You will drive both  business growth  and  delivery excellence  , ensuring Kyndryl’s Data & AI capabilities are positioned as a trusted enabler of business transformation.

Key Responsibilities
Client & Business Leadership

Build trusted relationships with senior business and technology leaders to drive data and AI transformation agendas.

Translate client challenges into actionable data and AI strategies that deliver measurable business value.

Partner with account teams to identify, shape, and close new Data & AI opportunities.

Data Platform & AI Delivery Leadership

Lead design and implementation of  modern data platforms  (e.g., lakehouse, data fabric, data mesh) leveraging cloud‑native architectures and hyperscaler technologies.

Oversee delivery of end‑to‑end engagements spanning  data engineering, machine learning, generative AI, and intelligent automation  .

Ensure engagement quality, business alignment, and client satisfaction across advisory and implementation phases.

AI Strategy & Innovation

Define enterprise AI strategies, including adoption of  Generative AI and Agentic AI  to enhance decision‑making, operations, and customer experiences.

Lead initiatives to operationalize AI through  MLOps, LLMOps, and governance frameworks  .

Drive innovation through accelerators, reusable assets, and reference architectures that showcase Kyndryl’s technical leadership.

Practice Growth & Leadership

Collaborate with hyperscaler and ecosystem partners (Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake) to co‑create and deliver modern AI solutions.

Mentor team members and cultivate a high‑performing, innovation‑driven culture.

Contribute to thought leadership, go‑to‑market offerings, and internal capability building.

Architecture Design & Technical Leadership

Lead the  architecture, design, and implementation  of enterprise data and AI platforms using cloud‑native and hybrid architectures.

Define end‑to‑end architectures that span  data ingestion, storage, processing, analytics, ML/AI, and governance  .

Establish architectural standards, patterns, and reference models for data modernization and AI enablement.

Provide  technical direction and mentorship  to data engineers, ML engineers, and solution developers.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands‑on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are
Required Experience & Skills

10+ years of experience leading  data, analytics, and…