Real Estate Regional Lead – 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

Overview of Role:

The Director of North America Real Estate & Data Center leads a team in the US and Canada and is responsible for all aspects of strategy and execution related to Real Estate including Data Center, Offices, Construction and Facility management in the largest market at Kyndryl totaling $5.5M sqft.  The role will report into the Vice President RDC and has primary stakeholder responsibility for both the President of the US and Canadian businesses and ensure objectives and projects are interlocked with the regional leaders including the CFO and COO of the respective regions.  The role also involves implementing the global real estate strategy at the regional level, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall business objectives and standards. .  The role further ensure delivery in a consistent manner across the portfolio while ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.

Essential Job Functions (Responsibilities)

• Develop and implement the regional real estate strategy to support the company’s overall global objectives.

• Develop and present the business case supporting the strategic plan to the C- suite and leadership committee.

• Responsible for planning, directing and controlling all real estate and activities for the organization to ensure maximum return and profitability.

• Lead the delivery of world class real estate solutions to agreed standards, at optimal cost within time frames agreed by Kyndryl’s business partners.

• Understand 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 the territory leads and the other real estate professionals in the region.

• Manage the regional budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions; 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 real estate strategy and Plan quarterly.

• Maintains intimate knowledge and understanding of the Real Estate portfolio, occupancy and cost.

• Review business and commercial terms of the broker contract, compare industry practices and help negotiations.

• Oversee development and implementation of portfolio strategies for the 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 track the portfolio.

• Review comprehensive assessment of scenario alternatives (alternate timing of actions, restructuring obligations, alternate locations, staff deployments, holding structure, potential incentives, high level financial strategies, etc.) for approval.

• Accountable for regional real estate 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

Basic Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field (architecture, engineering, real estate or business administration