Program Manager, Executive Search Channel & Vendor Strategy
CompanyKyndryl
Location
All Cannings, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/12/2026
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Description
Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The Role
In this role, you will collaborate closely with executive stakeholders, Talent Acquisition leadership, Procurement, Legal, and external partners to build a disciplined, scalable, and insight-driven search model that supports critical leadership hiring.
What You Will Do
Design and lead vendor strategy
At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The Role
- Job Description
In this role, you will collaborate closely with executive stakeholders, Talent Acquisition leadership, Procurement, Legal, and external partners to build a disciplined, scalable, and insight-driven search model that supports critical leadership hiring.
What You Will Do
Design and lead vendor strategy
- Define and manage the global strategy for the preferred executive search firm ecosystem, including firm selection, segmentation, and deployment
- Establish a clear and scalable vendor operating model that supports priority talent pipelines and reduces fragmentation
- Build long-term partnerships with key search firms aligned to business-critical hiring needs
- Oversee active executive searches to ensure delivery of high-quality, business-aligned candidate slates
- Manage end-to-end commercial governance including vendor approvals, engagement models, and adherence to preferred terms
- Oversee SOWs, contracts, purchase orders, and invoicing in partnership with Procurement and Finance
- Ensure all searches are executed through approved vendors within compliant frameworks
- Optimize search spend, balancing cost management with quality hiring outcomes
- Define and implement SLAs, KPIs, and performance standards for all executive search partners
- Build and maintain dashboards to track search progress, cycle time, candidate quality, and hiring outcomes
- Analyze vendor performance and ROI to inform vendor selection and ongoing optimization
- Translate data into actionable insights that improve search strategy and execution
- Implement standardized global governance processes across executive search activities
- Drive adoption of new vendor models and operating practices across regions and business units
- Engage stakeholders through structured communication and clear expectations on ways of working
- Design and continuously improve end-to-end executive search agency workflows across intake, briefing, search execution, and offer stages
- Ensure consistent use of Workday ATS and Encore CRM for pipeline tracking, reporting accuracy, and visibility
- Required skills and experience
- Extensive experience in executive search operations, vendor management, or executive recruitment program leadership
- Demonstrated experience managing complex global programs with multiple stakeholders and regions
- Proven track record of driving delivery performance accountability
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor spend
- Experience defining and managing governance frameworks including SLAs, KPIs, and compliance standards
- Advanced analytical capability with experience building dashboards and translating recruiting data into actionable insights
- Experience working with ATS and CRM systems to manage pipelines and reporting
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders through structured recommendations, data insights, and clear decision frameworks
- Experience designing or transforming executive search vendor models at a global or enterprise level
- Background partnering with Procurement and Legal on vendor frameworks and contract negotiations
- Experience driving change management initiatives across distributed or global teams
- Familiarity with executive hiring across multiple industries or geographies
- Experience improving recruitment workflows through automation or process optimization
Being You
The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.
We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.
Get Referred!
The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.
We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.
Get Referred!
If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.