Job Description: Mainframe System Programming Manager

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Position Overview

Reports To : Director Mainframe System Programming Location : Hyderabad Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Management

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 25+ mainframe system programmers and technical staff
- Establish and enforce operational standards, best practices, and SLAs across mainframe infrastructure
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, performance, and availability
- Develop and execute roadmaps for mainframe modernization and infrastructure advancement

Technical Infrastructure Management

- Manage large, complex mainframe environments including z/OS Parallel Sysplex, Coupling Facility, and Disaster Recovery (DR) configurations
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade automation solutions using REXX, CLIST, and other scripting tools
- Ensure system performance optimization, capacity planning, and resource utilization across multi-CEC environments
- Oversee system reliability engineering, high availability strategies, and DR/business continuity protocols
- Drive automation-first culture to reduce manual operations and improve efficiency

Project & Change Management

- Manage complex mainframe projects using Microsoft Project and Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Coordinate release management, change control, and deployment processes
- Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives (z/OS enhancements, cloud integration, DevOps adoption)
- Ensure compliance with SDLC best practices and regulatory requirements
- Balance innovation with stability in mission-critical environments

Client & Stakeholder Management

- Serve as primary technical and operational contact for internal and external clients




- Deliver service delivery presentations, operational reviews, and performance metrics
- Manage client expectations and communicate infrastructure status, incidents, and improvements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders and C-suite executives
- Develop and present SLA reports, capacity planning recommendations, and infrastructure roadmaps

Team Development & Performance Management

- Conduct goal setting, performance evaluations, and career development planning for team members
- Recruit, onboard, and retain top mainframe talent in a competitive market
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture with emphasis on technical excellence
- Provide technical mentoring and knowledge transfer to junior engineers
- Drive team training and certification programs to maintain skill currency

Required Qualifications

Experience

- 15+ years in mainframe system programming and infrastructure management

- 10+ years leading and managing technical teams of 20+ resources

- Extensive hands-on experience with large, complex mainframe environments including:

- z/OS system administration and internals

- Parallel Sysplex and Coupling Facility management

- Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies and implementation

- Multi-CEC environments and high availability architectures





- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences

- Proven ability to lead, influence, and coordinate across geographically distributed and culturally diverse teams

- Solid interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build trust with peers, clients, and leadership

- Experience in client-facing roles and providing executive-level reporting

Technical Skills

- Advanced proficiency in REXX, CLIST, and other mainframe scripting/automation tools

- Demonstrated expertise in at least 2 of the following core areas :

- Mainframe Performance and Capacity Management (RMF, SMF, WLM, SCRT)

- CICS and MQ Performance Engineering

- Mainframe Release and Change Management

- Mainframe Workload Scheduler Specialist (IWS/TWS)

- z/OS UNIX & zLinux Integration Engineering

- z/OS System Engineering

- z/OS Automation Engineering

Project & Process Management

- Proven expertise in Project Management using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies
- Experience managing complex enterprise projects in regulated environments
- Knowledge of change management, release management, and operational governance

Soft Skills & Client Engagement

- Excellent communication skills - both technical and executive-level presentations
- Client-facing experience with demonstrated success in service delivery roles
- Strong people management capabilities - leadership, coaching, conflict resolution
- Strategic thinking - ability to align technical solutions with business objectives
- Problem-solving mindset - proven ability to resolve complex technical and operational challenges

Educational Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Informat

📌 Manager, Mainframe Systems Programming (Hyderabad)
🏢 Ensono
📍 Hyderabad