Mainframe Manager
About The Position
At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same. About the role you're considering 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. Location This is a remote job opportunity which will require some travel to client sites across North America. The selected candidate must be located in either the US or Canada.
Requirements
- IBM Z Mainframe experience
- Experience with IBM Z software products with ISV Product replacement with IBM products
- At least five years of technical project management experience
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification, with demonstrated knowledge of operations and project management skills
- Experience 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 management
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to organize competing priorities and adapt to change
- Demonstrated excellent written and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Provide project management of software migration projects for clients on the IBM Z platform
- Consult with management and review project proposals to determine goals, time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, and allocation of resources
- Analyze 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 objectives
- Communicate with management internally and at the customer on ongoing status, milestones, and project risks
- Review and analyze process & procedures in order to find opportunities for improvement and increased efficiencies, then help drive implementation of these improvements
- Monitor, assess, and improve the effectiveness of program best practices, ensuring continual process and quality improvement with a primary focus on the client account
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
