Director - Mainframe Operations

at Ensono in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Director – Mainframe OperationsUnited StatesJR010623

Position Summary

The Director of Mainframe Systems Programs is mission focused to deliver client outcomes. This role will oversee a broad range of delivery projects to fulfill the client expectations for hardware and software Lifecycle Management. This individual will be responsible for managing the teams that administer multiple Mainframes running on z/OS systems, using various technologies like JCL, DB2, IMS, CICS, etc.

While direct mainframe experience is a plus, the successful candidate will need to rely on their business acumen, ability to build relationships, and strategic mindset to drive the team to successful outcomes.

Strong business acumen is used to operate the organization as a business unit, driven by metrics benchmarks and progress milestones. A proven track record or project management principles and a process orientation are foundational experiences to be leveraged. The successful candidate will be responsible for rethinking the assumptions behind how traditional services are built and thinking how to mature, enhance and continuously improve capabilities through innovation and automation.

As a relentless ally, be able to anticipate client expectations and incorporate needs proactively into client roadmaps. The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator that can influence internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels. The candidate will be able to navigate complex technical topics and communicate them with clarity, brevity, and impact.

Leverage your breath of experiences to lead the organization through cross-functional and collaborative efforts. Partner with solutioning and sales to shape new opportunities and presales efforts.

An engaged and motivated leader, see the value in our associates. Coach, mentor and leverage our talent management processes to effectively lead managers, build your talent and create a highly engaged team.

Key Areas of Focus for this Role :

+ Provide leadership and direction to the functional organization.

+ Comfortable navigating ambiguity and setting direction.

+ Excellent communication skills, able to summarize complex topics into actionable insights. Build relationships and lead with internal and external teams.

+ Leverage systems and data to make decisions, track progress and drive outcomes.

+ Strong balance of personal accountability, resilience and agility.

+ Detail orientation and follow up skills to both trust and verify team outcomes.

+ Develop, assess, adhere to completion of personnel, departmental, and company goals.

+ Participate in and provide timely responses to all internal and external audits

What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role

Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

+ 10+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree. Relevant work experience will be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree.

+ Able to manage up, down and across organizations, clients and/or functions.

+ Experienced in diverse mainframe technical environments. Experienced in one or more mainframe infrastructure, hardware, system programming technologies and/or application development. Alternative experiences must include high learning agility to acquire mainframe technology knowledge and apply previous experiences to achieve operational outcomes.

+ Possess communication skills to appropriately lead at the client/team/Business unit levels.

+ Experienced leading complex projects and programs.

+ Microsoft Office skills including Microsoft Project

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge in one or more areas of mainframe discipline.

+ ITIL or ITSM oversight or expertise in Release, Change and CMDB

+ Installation knowledge of ISV SW and IBM Operating systems

+ Knowledge of SMP/E or maintenance routines if applicable

+ Knowledge in JCL

+ Knowledge system IPL processes

+ Knowledge of ISPF/TSO

+ Framework experience in NIST, COBIT, ITIL, ValIT and or similar

+ Project management methodology experience in PMI-ACP, PMP, PRINCE or PMBOK

+ Lean Six Sigma for Managers

WhyEnsono (https://www.ensono.com/company/culture/) ?

Ensono is a place we unleash Associates to Do Great Things – for our clients and for your career. This could mean achieving a professional goal, collaborating with your team on an innovative idea, learning a new skill, reaching a wellness milestone, or engaging in your community through volunteer programs. Whatever it means to you, we want Ensono to be the place where you can do great things.

+ We value flexibility and work-life balance. Positions that are not required to be onsite to support a client may offer the ability to work remotely or hybrid at an Ensono office location.

+ Unlimited Paid Day Off (PDO) Plan

+ Two robust health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield

+ 401(k) with a generous company match

+ Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts

+ Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers

+ Wellness program

+ Flexible work schedule

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found onOFCCP’s website (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\%20English\formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email [email protected] .

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