Mainframe Project Manager at Capgemini Portugal

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ZOS, AS400, ITIL, COBOL, JCL, SAS, REXX, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Change Management, Process Improvements, Team Management

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Title - Mainframe Project Manager Location - Remote Job Description We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Manager to lead and oversee complex mainframe projects, ensuring successful execution and seamless integration with business processes. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IBM Mainframe technologies, including zOS, AS400, JCL, COBOL, REXX, and SAS, along with a strong background in project management, stakeholder management, risk assessment, and cost optimization. This role requires exceptional leadership skills to inspire teams, build relationships with stakeholders, and drive process improvements. Key Responsibilities Develop comprehensive project plans, define project scope, set realistic timelines, and manage resources effectively. Utilize expertise in IBM Mainframe technologies, including subsystems, JCL, COBOL, and REXX. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, technical teams, and end users. Conduct risk assessments, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Efficiently allocate resources, track expenses, and optimize costs while ensuring project success. Provide leadership to project teams, fostering collaboration and setting clear direction. Oversee project execution, ensuring alignment with defined project plans and timelines. Maintain effective communication channels, manage stakeholder expectations, and address concerns promptly. Negotiate contracts, track deliverables, and ensure seamless vendor collaboration. Assess the impact of mainframe migration on existing processes and workflows, ensuring smooth transitions. Drive process improvements and implement best practices for change management Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies zOS, AS400 – Advanced proficiency in mainframe operating systems. ITIL, COBOL, JCL, SAS, REXX – Strong working knowledge of mainframe languages, job control, and scripting. Project Management & Stakeholder Management – Strong ability to manage large-scale projects and engage with stakeholders effectively. Risk Management & Vendor Relationship Management – Ability to assess and mitigate risks while maintaining vendor collaborations. Budgeting & Forecasting – Experience in managing project finances, optimizing costs, and resource planning. Change Management & Process Improvements – Proficiency in implementing change management strategies and driving process enhancements. Team Management – Strong leadership skills to mentor, guide, and motivate technical teams Optional skills and skill proficiencies DB2, IMS, Oracle, MySQL – Experience in database management on mainframe environments. Life at Capgemini Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer: Flexible work Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan Paid time off and paid holidays Paid parental leave Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring Mentoring, coaching and learning programs Employee Resource Groups Disaster Relief About Capgemini Engineering World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has 65,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities &Chemicals, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial & Consumer, Software & Internet. Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55 year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. Get the future you want | www.capgemini.com Disclaimer Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process. Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee complex mainframe projects, ensuring successful execution and seamless integration with business processes. Develop comprehensive project plans, manage resources effectively, and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.