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

Join Kyndryl as a Software Engineering – Development Manager and unlock a world of endless possibilities in designing, developing, and supporting cutting-edge software products, services, and systems. In this pivotal role, you'll harness your expertise in software development, architecture, and engineering practices to spearhead innovative solutions for strategic design/development projects that will shape the future.

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of SAP Engineering & Operations to lead the design, development, and technical operations of our SAP landscape. In this role you will deliver scalable, secure, and compliant SAP solutions that meet evolving business needs across the enterprise.

As the ideal candidate you will have a deep understanding of SAP architecture (on-prem, cloud including SAP RISE), a commitment to maintaining a clean core, and a strong background in leading engineering practices such as automated testing, CI/CD, and system upgrades. You’ll specifically be responsible for the following:

Technical Leadership & Solution Architecture

Lead end-to-end technical operations and engineering for all SAP systems, including S/4HANA, BTP, and integrated platforms.
Lead solution architect and project managers to design scalable SAP solutions that align with complex and unique business requirements while adhering to SAP core platform designs.
Define and enforce clean core principles to ensure sustainable system design and extensibility.
Partner with functional and business leaders to develop SAP engineering roadmaps aligned with strategic goals.

System Operations & Engineering Excellence

Oversee system reliability, performance, scalability, and availability across all SAP environments (dev, test, prod).
Implement modern engineering practices including automated testing, continuous integration, and quality assurance protocols.
Lead and continuously improve SAP patching, upgrade, and release management processes.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Ensure SAP environments meet internal and external compliance, audit, and security requirements.
Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies across SAP platforms.
Oversee disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning, testing, and readiness for SAP systems.

Program and Stakeholder Management

Lead major SAP technical initiatives including system upgrades, platform migrations, and infrastructure transformations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders, SAP partners, and vendors.
Develop and manage the budget for SAP engineering including tools, licensing, and resources.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and mentor a high-performing SAP engineering team including architects, developers, and basis/technical specialists.
Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure the team stays current with SAP technology trends and certifications.

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.

The compensation range for this position in the US is $207,840 to $395,040 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.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
10+ years of experience in SAP technical leadership roles with deep expertise in SAP architecture and engineering.
Proven track record managing SAP environments including S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and cloud integrations.
Hands-on experience with SAP upgrade planning and execution, patch management, and performance optimization.
Strong understanding of clean core design principles and extensibility frameworks (e.g., BTP, APIs).
Experience implementing automated testing and DevOps practices in SAP landscapes.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance, risk management, and DR/BCP practices in enterprise IT environments.
Familiarity with ITIL practices and agile methodologies.

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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