LATAM Real Estate Site Leader and Project Management

About the role

Kyndryl runs and reimagines the technology systems that power leading businesses, and is hiring a LATAM Real Estate Site Leader and Project Manager. The role covers overall management of site operations, facility governance, asset management and operational excellence across assigned data centre locations, combining operational leadership, stakeholder management, financial oversight and project execution.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage day-to-day data centre site operations, facility assets and infrastructure, keeping performance, safety, compliance and service delivery at high standards
• Manage site operating expenses, support annual business planning and regional Opex/Capex budgeting, and monitor performance against approved budgets
• Manage third-party vendors and contracts, set performance standards and negotiate commercial agreements
• Implement RE&F project management standards, global standards and continuous improvement initiatives
• Represent Kyndryl with service partners, suppliers, customers and external communities
• Lead facility projects from start to finish, including openings, closures, expansions, consolidations and refurbishments, on time, within budget and to quality standards
• Collaborate with territory leadership, site leadership, marketing, security, CIO, HR and the Real Estate & Facilities teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Advanced written and spoken English
• Proven experience managing data centre facilities, critical infrastructure and site operations
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and building relationships with customers, suppliers and senior leadership

Required skills

• Preferred certifications: CDCP, DCDA, EPRO, BCM, OPRO, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent
• Project management, financial and budget management, vendor and contract management, risk management
• Forecasting, investment planning, budgeting, reporting and audit readiness