US_East | Platform Engineering - System Admin_L4

Mainframe Manager Possible 3 Month CTH | No Fees | Do Not Re-Post | Confidential Submit candidates under their legal name and use only *** template. Role name: Mainframe Manager Work Location: US (Remote) Start date: Immediate availability. Background check MANDATORY Request ID: FATU86, EMT4H4 NOTE: Will be two positionsRole and Responsibilities: We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Manager to lead and oversee complex mainframe software migration projects, ensuring successful execution and seamless integration with business processes. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IBM Mainframe technologies, including zOS, AS400, JCL, COBOL, REXX, and SAS, along with a strong background in project management, stakeholder management, risk assessment, and cost optimization. This role requires exceptional leadership skills to inspire teams, build relationships with stakeholders, and drive process improvements.Key Responsibilities:Provide project management of software migration projects for clients on the IBM Z platformConsult with management and review project proposals to determine goals, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, and allocation of resourcesAnalyze the need for and provide the necessary project management for project planning, execution (including the development of project plans)Report on project activities, changes in scope, challenges and requirements to the leadership team as a strategic tool in keeping implementers and decision makers moving toward consistent, business or mission-focused goals and objectivesCommunicate with management internally and with the customer on ongoing status, milestones, and project risksReview and analyze processes & procedures to find opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency, then help drive implementation of these improvementsMonitor, assess, and improve the effectiveness of program best practices, ensuring continual process and quality improvement with a primary focus on the client accountMandatory skills:At least five years of technical project management experiencePMP or PRINCE2 certificationDemonstrated knowledge of operations and project management skillsDemonstrated excellent written and communication skillsExperience managing cross-functional technical teams, with overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables, which includes applying techniques for planning, tracking, change control, and risk managementStrong negotiation skills with the ability to organize competing priorities and adapt to changeIBM Z Mainframe experienceExperience with IBM Z software products with ISV Product replacement with IBM productsOptional skills: Experience doing application development on IBM Z, including programming languages like Cobol or PL/1 is a plus