Sr. Program Manager (Mainframes)

Job title: Program Manager
Role is remote

Job Description and Requirements
Perform requirement analysis and engineering tasks for the ACAS domain, converting business needs into detailed technical specifications that support our claims processing workflows, ensuring high-performance, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Design, develop, test, and debug mainframe applications, often involving COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, and CICS.
Create technical documentation to support mainframe development.
Write and maintain code for existing applications, ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., business analysts, QA, project managers) to ensure successful project delivery.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to offsite leads/developers. Coordinate daily activities between the onsite team and offshore development teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact for technical and functional issues.
Optimize mainframe programs for performance and efficiency.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and bugs.
Participate in and conduct code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability.
Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and production deployment activities.
Proficiency in Mainframe COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM and CICS.
In-depth knowledge of IBM mainframe tools for development, debugging, and system management, such as z/OS, ISPF, TSO, File-aid and SCM is required.
Good understanding of Mainframe code migration from development to a production environment, which involves Package creation, code promotion to Test, QA and PROD regions. Good knowledge in Post-Installation Verification and Backout strategies.
Experience in healthcare claims and their associated systems is crucial for understanding the complex claims processing workflow.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical and debugging skills to resolve complex technical issues and bugs.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Mandatory skills (must be showcased on resume): COBOL, DB2 and CICS

Years of experience required: 10+