Mainframe Project Manager

Capgemini • Brisbane, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of technical project management experience.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
• Experience in Product Replacement – Migration in Mainframe
• Strong knowledge of operations and project management.
• IBM Z Mainframe experience.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams, including responsibility for scope, cost, schedule, and deliverables.
• Experience with planning, tracking, change control, and risk management.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for software migration projects on the IBM Z platform.
• Consult with management and review project proposals to determine goals, timelines, funding limitations, procedures, and resource allocation.
• Analyze needs and provide required project planning and execution, including development of project plans.
• Report on project activities, scope changes, challenges, and requirements to leadership as a strategic tool to keep teams aligned with business objectives.
• Communicate status, milestones, and project risks with internal and customer management.
• Review and analyze processes and procedures to identify improvement opportunities and drive implementation.
• Monitor, assess, and improve the effectiveness of program best practices focused on continual process and quality improvement for the client account.
• This is a remote opportunity with occasional travel to client sites across North America/Canada.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed