Real Estate and Facilities Regional Lead for North America

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 take on a leadership role that will shape the future of Kyndryl's real estate and facilities? As the Real Estate and Facilities Regional Lead, you will develop and implement the regional Office and Data Center strategy to support our global objectives. You will be responsible for planning, directing, and controlling all Office and Data Center activities to ensure maximum return and profitability.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the delivery of world-class real estate solutions, ensuring they meet agreed standards, are cost-effective, and are delivered within the time frames set by Kyndryl’s business partners.
• Understand our client's business strategy and work with the regional and global real estate management team and 3rd party transaction team to translate client needs into a dynamic real estate transaction forecast ("pipeline").
• Provide leadership and guidance to territory leads and other real estate professionals in the region.
• Manage the regional budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions, and partner with finance to align on capital and varying risk rates.
• Contribute to the annual Capex & Opex planning process, providing inputs on regional needs and requirements.
• Document, publish, and update the Office and Data Center strategy and plan quarterly.
• Maintain intimate knowledge and understanding of the Office and Data Center portfolio, occupancy, and cost.
• Review business and commercial terms of broker contracts, compare industry practices, and assist in negotiations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of portfolio strategies for major locations/cities within the region, including portfolio, business, operational and financial assessment and analysis, market assessment, site identification, business liaison and approval, corporate approval, and contract negotiation.
• Track and report on global/regional KPIs used to monitor the portfolio.
• Review comprehensive assessments of scenario alternatives for approval, including alternate timing of actions, restructuring obligations, alternate locations, staff deployments, holding structure, potential incentives, high-level financial strategies, etc.
• Be accountable for regional Office and Data Center data collection and accuracy.

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.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

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 Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field (architecture, engineering, real estate, or business administration) required.
• A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in real estate.
• People leader experience.
• Strong knowledge of corporate real estate laws and regulations.
• The ability to manage a multi-stakeholder process and work within a matrixed team across multiple geographies and time zones.
• Strong judgment and initiative in problem resolution.
• Self-motivation and the ability to independently develop initiatives.
• Consistent execution and the ability to manage deadlines.
• A program orientation that blends strategic thinking with detailed tactical planning.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in program management and governance.

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $146,040 to $277,320   based on a full-time schedule.

Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.                                
                                
There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:
California: $160,680 to $332,760                    
Colorado: $146,040 to $277,320                    
New York City: $175,080 to $332,760                    
Washington: $160,680 to $305,160                    
Washington DC: $160,680 to $305,160                    
                                
This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.  Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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

With 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 prides itself on offering 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.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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