Director – Mainframe Systems Programming

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Supervise a wide array of delivery projects to meet client expectations for both hardware and software Lifecycle Management.

• Manage teams operating multiple mainframes utilizing z/OS systems.

• Lead efforts related to Console/Batch Monitoring, Scheduling, DB2, IMS, CICS, Storage, and associated technologies.

• Anticipate client needs and proactively integrate them into client roadmaps.

• Influence both internal and external stakeholders at various levels.

• Articulate complex technical subjects with clarity, conciseness, and effectiveness.

• Guide the organization through cross-functional and collaborative initiatives.

• Collaborate with solutioning and sales teams to develop new opportunities and support presales activities.

• Mentor and coach managers, nurturing talent through effective talent management practices.

• Provide guidance and leadership to the functional organization.

• Navigate through ambiguity and establish clear direction.

• Utilize systems and data to inform decisions, monitor progress, and drive results.

• Create, evaluate, and ensure the achievement of personnel, departmental, and organizational objectives.

• Engage in and offer timely responses to all internal and external audits.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience along with a bachelor’s degree; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Direct experience with mainframes is essential.

• Familiarity with various mainframe technical environments is required.

• Proficiency in one or more mainframe infrastructure, hardware, system programming technologies, and/or application development.

• Alternative experiences should demonstrate a high learning agility to grasp mainframe technology knowledge and apply prior experiences to achieve operational results.

• Capability to manage relationships upwards, downwards, and across organizations, clients, and/or functions.

• Strong communication skills to effectively lead at the client, team, and business unit levels.

• Proven experience in leading complex projects and programs.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project.

• Preferred: experience in the financial or banking sector.

• Preferred: expertise in one or more areas of mainframe discipline.

• Preferred: ITIL or ITSM oversight, or proficiency in Release, Change, and CMDB processes.

• Preferred: understanding of system IPL processes.

• Preferred: familiarity with ISPF/TSO.

• Preferred: experience with project management methodologies such as PMI-ACP, PMP, PRINCE, or PMBOK.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Days Off.

• Three health plan options available through UMR.

• 401k plan with company matching contributions.

• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, as well as flexible spending accounts.

• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave.

• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance, or 529 College Funding.

• Enhanced fertility coverage.

• Wellness program.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Opportunity to utilize fitness centers, depending on location.

• Annual bonus plan based on both company and individual performance, subject to eligibility.

• Equity grant through our Associate Equity Appreciation Program, contingent on eligibility.

• Option to work from home or in Ensono offices when not required on client sites.

• Accommodation support during the application or interview process.