Director, IT Director of Product Management and Business Engagement

$167,760 - $318,840/Yr

KYNDRYL - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The Senior IT Product and Business Engagement Manager at Kyndryl is a leadership role focused on overseeing the delivery of strategic IT products and solutions within the Hire-to-Retire (H2R) ecosystem. This position serves as a vital link between IT and HR, responsible for addressing complex business challenges and leading teams to implement technology solutions that enhance business value. The role emphasizes strong people management skills to cultivate a high-performing team and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction for IT products, defining and managing comprehensive global product roadmaps.
• Oversee solution architecture and design sessions, collaborating with senior architects and technical leads.
• Set technical standards and best practices, ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture guidelines.
• Conduct periodic assessments of product performance and provide executive-level insights on optimization opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, aligning technology initiatives with business priorities.
• Act as a primary technical liaison for senior business stakeholders, facilitating workshops to gather complex requirements.
• Communicate solution design choices, technical risks, and implementation plans effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Establish and manage executive-level relationships across business units to drive impactful solutions.
• Lead and develop a team of IT product managers, business analysts, and solution architects.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Set clear goals and performance expectations, providing regular feedback and conducting performance evaluations.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver value-driven technology solutions.
• Lead long-term strategic planning initiatives for IT product and solution portfolios.
• Identify and capitalize on emerging technologies for competitive advantage.
• Present clear business cases and ROI analyses to executive stakeholders.
• Oversee large-scale, cross-functional IT projects, monitoring scope, budgets, and timelines.
• Implement effective project governance and risk management practices.
• Develop and lead change management strategies for successful adoption of new technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in IT product management, solution architecture, or technical consulting.
• Experience implementing, architecting and delivering innovative global solutions for HR applications.
• Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Extensive experience managing enterprise-level products in complex environments.
• Proven experience in implementing DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software engineering practices.
• Expertise in data governance, security best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong expertise in solution architecture, including experience with cloud and hybrid environments.
• In-depth knowledge of agile methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Advanced certifications in product management, technical architecture, or project management.
• Experience in a global organization managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.