Director of Data & AI at Kyndryl leading data and AI transformation programs for top Canadian enterprises. Partnering with senior executives to define strategies and deliver solutions.
Responsibilities
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.
Lead design and implementation of modern data platforms 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.
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.
Collaborate with hyperscaler and ecosystem partners to co-create and deliver modern AI solutions.
Mentor team members and cultivate a high-performing, innovation-driven culture.
Requirements
10+ years of experience leading data, analytics, and AI transformation programs within consulting, technology services, or enterprise organizations.
Proven experience building and modernizing data platforms on cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
Strong expertise in machine learning, generative AI (LLMs, RAG, fine-tuning), and emerging agentic AI applications.
Deep understanding of data strategy, architecture, governance, and engineering practices.
Demonstrated success in engaging business stakeholders and translating AI innovation into measurable business outcomes.
Strong sales and client engagement skills — ability to define value propositions and lead executive discussions.
Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management across business and technical domains.
Benefits
Employee learning programs
Access to certifications (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft)
Company-wide volunteering and giving platform
Opportunities for career growth and hands-on experience
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