What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe Modernization Manager position at Top Prospect Group?
Mainframe Modernization Lead, to manage and modernize the programming and operations functions related to the mainframe within IT, to support the business and operations strategic goals. The lead will oversee MF Programming and Operations teams and will assess current processes and use distributed systems best practices to recommend and implement improvements to streamline processes and to improve reliability, quality, efficiency, automation and modernization. You will collaborate with other IT managers, to develop cross-platform solutions where necessary, for the overall benefit of the organization.
Essential Functions
- Provide a leadership role in the development and implementation of mainframe software, hardware and operational technologies, including a disaster recovery environment.
- Oversee application development, testing and operations to ensure calculation of benefits, claims, contributions, and other processes are performed accurately, reliably and efficiently.
- Propose, design, and manage the implementation of system enhancements and automation that will improve performance, reliability and/or security.
- Ensure the proper delivery, escalation, and resolution of high exposure items.
- Proactively identify and address potential points of failure in systems and processes.
- Document and enforce system standards based on industry best practices; Enhance existing Run Books and document all processes, system changes, and issues. Comply with and improve management standards.
- Oversee incident response processes to ensure quick resolution, root-cause identification and post-incident learning.
- Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure continuous improvement and service excellence.
- Consider new tools that enhance monitoring, automation and overall reliability.
- Train and provide technical guidance and direction to staff.
- Related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong balance of technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, organizational and communication skills, and leadership acumen.
- 10 years progressively more responsible experience in technology applications development, preferably in a mainframe environment. Experience in Linux and/or Distributed Systems will be accepted in lieu of mainframe.
- Minimum of 3 years managing a team in an IT environment, preferably mainframe or distributed applications development.
- Experience assessing existing technical processes and successfully implementing enhanced testing strategies and process improvements.
- Knowledge of COBOL, CICS, RPG, JCL preferred.
- Proficiency with Office 365, including Excel, required.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. Will consider additional experience in lieu of degree.
- Must be self-motivated and able to quickly learn new technologies.
- Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Salary : $175,000 - $185,000