Mainframe Migration Project Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the project management of software migration initiatives for clients utilizing the IBM Z platform.

• Collaborate with management to evaluate project proposals, establish objectives, timelines, funding constraints, methodologies for execution, and resource allocation.

• Assess the necessity for and deliver essential project management for planning and execution, including the creation of project plans.

• Report on project activities, changes in scope, challenges, and requirements to the leadership team, serving as a strategic tool to guide implementers and decision-makers towards aligned business or mission objectives.

• Maintain communication with management both internally and with clients regarding ongoing status, milestones, and project risks.

• Review and analyze processes and procedures to identify opportunities for enhancement and increased efficiencies, then assist in implementing these improvements.

• Monitor, evaluate, and enhance the effectiveness of program best practices, ensuring continuous process and quality improvement with a primary emphasis on the client account.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience with IBM Z Mainframe systems.

• Proven track record in managing IBM Z software migration projects and leading cross-functional technical teams while overseeing scope, cost, schedule, risk, and contractual deliverables.

• Proficient in coordinating workstreams to substitute competitive/ISV products with IBM solutions.

• A minimum of five years of experience in technical project management.

• PMP or PRINCE2 certification, demonstrating a solid understanding of operations and project management skills.

• Experience in leading cross-functional technical teams, holding overall accountability for managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual obligations, including utilizing techniques for planning, tracking, change control, and risk management.

• Strong skills in stakeholder communication, status reporting, risk management, and governance.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off determined by employee grade (A-F), as outlined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, based on grade.

• Company-sponsored holidays.

• Personal days.

• Sick leave.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada).

• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada).

• Life and disability insurance.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Additional benefits as specified by local policy and eligibility.