Design Ops Associate

Job 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 Your role As a Design Operations Specialist, you will operate at a strategic level, ensuring that design work is enabled by clear processes, strong coordination, and reliable delivery. This role focuses on how design gets done rather than creating design outputs, making it easier for designers and cross functional partners to plan, execute, and deliver high quality work for customers. You will create structure around design activities, remove operational friction, and help teams focus on outcomes that matter. What you will do •Establish and maintain design processes that support planning, delivery, and quality across design projects •Coordinate interactions between designers and cross functional teams such as product, engineering, and delivery •Support design project planning, resourcing, briefing, and prioritization to ensure work progresses as intended •Manage communication flows related to design activities, including timelines, dependencies, and updates •Identify and address operational issues that impact design efficiency, consistency, or quality •Track design work at a portfolio or program level to provide visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes •Support continuous improvement of DesignOps practices based on observed challenges and results Who You Are Required skills and experience •Experience working in DesignOps, design operations, or a closely related operational role within a design organization •Understanding of end-to-end design workflows and how design integrates with product and delivery teams •Experience coordinating multiple design projects or initiatives at the same time •Ability to define, document, and improve processes that support consistent design delivery •Experience working with designers and non-design partners to align on scope, timing, and expectations •Comfort working at both a strategic and tactical level to solve operational challenges •Experience using planning, tracking, or collaboration tools to manage design activities Preferred skills and experience •Experience supporting design teams in a large or complex organization •Familiarity with experience design, service design, or digital product design environments •Experience with change management or operational improvement initiatives •Exposure to design quality frameworks or governance models The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is - $63,360 to $114,120 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. There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations: California (San Francisco Bay Area):$76,080 to $137,040 California (All Other):$69,720 to $125,640 Colorado: $63,360 to $114,120 Massachusetts $63,360 to $125,640 New York City: $76,080 to $137,040 Washington: $69,720 to $125,640 Washington DC:$69,720 to $125,640 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. 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! 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.