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Deployment Lead - Mainframe Modernization

Accenture
Accenture Salary
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
We Are

Our Clients reinvention partner of choice.

You Are

A Deployment Lead with mainframe modernization experience. Your expertise includes work planning, scheduling and risk mitigation.

The Work

  • Collaborate with project teams to manage interdependencies, ensure alignment between all deployment-related activities, and monitor and control progress through the deployment plan.
  • Create detailed reports on deployment planning progress and present findings to stakeholders
  • Foster a collaborative environment by encouraging open communication among project team
  • Identify potential risks in the deployment process and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
  • Develop strategies to enhance deployment efficiency and effectiveness
  • Identify cross dependencies across workstreams and plan deployment strategies
  • Analyze current batch schedules and identify downtime for cutover window.
  • Coordinate the execution of the End-to-End cutover plan and track progress
  • Facilitate cutover check points, communicate cutover status at regular intervals to stakeholders
  • Track and coordinate issue resolution, and Interface with project leadership for escalations and key decisions
  • Coordinate the execution of the End-to-End cutover plan and track progress

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's What You Need

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as project manager or delivery lead in complex engagements with a solid understanding of managing a migration to cloud, demonstrated ability for detailed planning, and solid understanding of risk management techniques.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working on mainframe optimization or mainframe modernization programs
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Deployment Countdown & large scale Cutover Execution
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience

Bonus If You Have

  • Proficiency in Data Migration , File migration and Pre cut over (Dry Runs) is desired.

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We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

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Minnesota $94,400 to $230,000

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Washington $100,500 to $245,000

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