The Migration Deployment Specialist - Scheduling is a subject matter expert in IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IWS) who leads the migration of batch scheduling products from CA/Broadcom and other ISV platforms to IWS on z/OS. The role requires both deep technical knowledge of mainframe scheduling and the interpersonal skills necessary to work closely with application schedulers, operations teams, and project managers throughout a parallel-tracking migration process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and perform complex migrations of batch workload automation definitions from CA ESP, CA-7, and other ISV schedulers to IBM Z Workload Scheduler.
Conduct parallel tracking of the batch cycle during migration, collaborating with application schedulers to review migrated schedules and resolve dependencies.
Investigate and analyze scheduling reports to draw conclusions regarding migration activities and define corrective actions.
Write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation covering migration actions, configurations, and operational procedures.
Monitor workload via the ISPF dialog and apply problem determination skills to diagnose and resolve scheduling issues.
Provide training to application development, application schedulers, and operations teams on IBM Z Workload Scheduler.
Collaborate as an integrated team member with internal employees, project managers, contractors, and client staff.
Apply best practice clean-up procedures ahead of migration to streamline the conversion process.
Required Skills:
5+ Years Mainframe (OS/390, z/OS)
5+ Years IBM Z Workload Scheduler experience
Proficient with TSO/ISPF editing
Excellent understanding of Job Control Language (JCL)
Excellent communication skills
Desired Skills:
REXX Programming experience
Workload Automation Programming Language experience
Strong analytic abilities studying multiple reports to identify cause and effect.
Experience with other mainframe scheduling products such as CA7, CA-ESP, BMC Control-M, etc.
Dynamic Workload Console navigation and installation experience
Project Management experience
Additional Comments
Prior experience migrating other mainframe scheduling tools to IBM Z Workload Scheduler.
Basic z/OS System Programming knowledge.
Technical pre-sales experience.
System administration scheduling experience with Open Systems (Windows, UNIX, Linux).
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