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Ensono delivers complete Hybrid IT solutions, from mainframe to cloud, tailored to each client’s journey.
Program Director – Mainframe Optimization, Delivery
Location
United States
Posted
146 days ago
Salary
$112K - $163K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Program Director – Mainframe Optimization, Delivery
Ensono
• Act as a Program Director and technical advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance on mainframe optimization, modernization, and transformation initiatives. • Lead end-to-end program delivery, including planning, execution, governance, and stakeholder management across multiple concurrent engagements. • Provide Project/Program Management for delivery of projects. • Support pre-sales activities by contributing to solution design, scoping, proposal development, and client presentations. • Develop and maintain program plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations using tools such as Jira, Asana, MS Project, and Smartsheet. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of technical solutions, including installation, testing, and implementation of mainframe systems and software. • Drive continuous improvement across mainframe environments (z/OS, tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring, etc.) through automation, cost optimization, and performance tuning. • Translate complex technical concepts into business value for non-technical stakeholders. • Conduct post-project reviews and implement lessons learned to improve future engagements. • Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership. • Ensure compliance with technical standards, industry best practices, and client-specific requirements.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in technology consulting, program management, or enterprise IT delivery.
- Experience in managed services or hybrid IT environments.
- Deep understanding of mainframe technologies and operations (z/OS, scheduling tools, tape management, etc).
- Proven experience leading large-scale optimization or transformation programs.
- Familiarity with cloud integration and modernization strategies for legacy systems.
- Strong background in client engagement, solutioning, and pre-sales support.
- Proficiency with project and program management tools (Jira, Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet).
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (PMP or Agile certification is a plus).
Benefits
- Unlimited Paid Days Off
- Three health plan options
- 401k with company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
- Paid childbearing and paternal leave
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
- Sabbatical leave
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedule
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