Mainframe zOS Programmer Manager

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Job Description:

At Regions the Mainframe Systems Engineer Manager manages installation of vendor software by internal and external Systems Engineers for supported technical processes and systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures installation project plans are created and completed within project timelines
• Provides leadership and mentoring for direct reports and indirect reports in development opportunities goal-setting/achievement and employee engagement targets
• Provides monthly system utilization and performance reports to information technology management
• Ensures that a proper systems programming team is in place before any major system change is put in
• Follows appropriate procedures invoking change management to make proper changes to resolve problems
• Uses appropriate technology based best practices for resolving problems
• Utilizes knowledgeof the relevant software vendors (i.e. IBM Compuware CA) procedures and disciplines for software updates patches and temporary fixes

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• Eight(8) years of experience
• Completion of related technical mainframe management training in the areas of project management CICS and DB2 z/OS and storage performance and capacity management

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong analytical conceptual and problem solving skills

About this role:

This position is for a z/OS system programmer manager who isresponsible for overseeing a team of z/OS system programmers who are tasked with maintaining and supporting the stability performance and security of IBM mainframe operating leadership role involves managing system upgrades automation and ensuring that the mainframe environment meets service level manager also handles resource planning team development and collaborates with other IT departments and vendors.

Key responsibilities

Team leadership:Manage a team of system programmers overseeing their technical workload development and performance.

Strategic planning:Guide the long-term strategy for the z/OS environment including planning forsystem upgrades hardware configurations and communications.

Technical oversight: Ensure the team handles critical tasks such as installation customization andmaintenance of the z/OS operating system and related software.

Automation: Oversee the teams efforts in automation processes to manage the MVS infrastructure.

Vendor and stakeholder management:Act as a liaison with software and hardware vendors for support and issue resolution and work with other IT departments to meet business needs.

Problem-solving:Guide the team in resolving complex technical issues and implementing solutions for system problems.

Additional Skills and Preferences

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of z/OS its components and related software.
• Experience with automation tools best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to interact with technical teams management and vendors.

Software Supported in this position

• IBM z/OS Operating system and IBM software (JES2 DFSort System Automation Infoprint Migration Utility Netview Supersession z/OS Connect zSecure IWS zOSMF Connect Direct)
• BMC Software (Abend Aid DEVX Code Pipeline File-Aid Strobe WorkBench)
• Other vendor software (SystemWare Transfer CFT IOF SYNCSORT SmartJCL SAS Power Exchange Imperva Securesphere EventAction)

This position is intended to be onsite now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position and relocation would be at your expense. This position must bewithin a reasonable driving distance to Birmingham AL Atlanta GA or Charlotte NC.

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Compensation Details

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Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible comprehensive and recognizes that one size does not fit all for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits

• Disability Benefits

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Associate Volunteer Program

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