Overview of Role Responsibilities: Oversee mainframe space in total. 76 LPARS 9 ppl that support that (apply maintenance a couple of times / year) Manage Operating System, control M, and Third-Party Products Oversee scheduling product Will implement security patching and conduct a sizeable amount of audits On-Call 24/7 to get things started (have US based and offshore as well) 90 Day Scope Learn the environment and NOT break anything! Understand Pershing, Mellon and BNY requirements Run all 3 security products: RACF, Top Secret Need to understand Unix on the Mainframe as well. Current State: They have control over Source Code Management Team headcount is 48 people now, but they will be breaking it apart a bit, so that this person will likely be managing about 20 people in total. Managing the migrations that are given from the AD sprints Make sure it s an auditable process Managing people: career management, reviews for individual contributors. 6 people reporting into this team Have accountability for the projects and for the people Looking for someone that has the technical skills first and the people management second. New Initiatives Modernization efforts, capacity management, etc. There will be challenges that throughout the year and onward. New Linux work as well. Team: Endeavour is the project / program team. System program manager now has five towers underneath them and they are moving Other Programs and Product Ownership zOS maintenance JOB DESCRIPTION:
We re seeking a future team member for the role of VP, Infrastructure Engineering Manager (Mainframe Systems) to join our Technology Services Group (TSG) via our Mainframe Services team. This role is preferred to be located in Pittsburgh or Lake Mary (Northern Orlando, FL) via hybrid in office work arrangement.
In this role, you ll make an impact in the following ways: - Oversee a broad range of delivery projects to fulfill both hardware and software Lifecycle Management. Responsible for managing the teams that administer multiple Mainframes running on z/OS systems using various technologies like JCL, DB2, IMS, CICS, Source code management, SDLC practices and Security mechanisms such as ACF2, RACF and TSS.
- Responsible for rethinking the assumptions behind how traditional services are built and thinking about how to mature, enhance and continuously improve capabilities through innovation and automation.
- Leverage your breath of experience to lead the organization through cross-functional and collaborative efforts. Partner with solutioning Data center services, Production Services Application Developers to shape new opportunities.
- An engaged and motivated leader, you will see the value in our team. Coach, mentor and leverage our talent management processes to effectively lead managers, build your talent and create a highly engaged team.
To be successful in this role, we re seeking the following: - Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred. 8-10 years of diverse experience in multiple areas of information technology required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
- 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.
- Direct Mainframe experience is a necessity as is the ability to lead a technical team, build relationships, and possess a strategic mindset to drive the team to successful outcomes.
- Possess communication skills to appropriately lead at the client/team/Business unit levels.
- Experienced leading complex projects and programs.
- Experience in tooling, utilities, and data transport,
- Experience in Architecture and design principles
- Skilled communicator that can influence internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels and be able to navigate complex technical topics and communicate them with clarity, brevity, and impact. Able to manage up, down and across organizations, clients and/or functions.
Preferred - 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 building and maintaining a mainframe platform
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