Zeke Scheduler

* Zeke Scheduler SME - Mainframe Batch Scheduling (3 Openings | Remote)

* Contract:

March - July
Experience Level: Senior / SME
We are hiring three Senior Zeke Scheduling SMEs to support Huntington's enterprise mainframe batch environment during a critical conversion period. This is a handson SME role - ideal for seasoned mainframe professionals who thrive in complex batch environments, enjoy solving production issues, and have experience navigating high visibility conversion events.
If you have deep Zeke/Zebb knowledge and enjoy being the person everyone trusts when batch needs to run flawlessly - this is your project.

* About This Engagement
* This project supports Huntington's CD1 conversion, requiring strong batch readiness, rigorous planning, and reliable nightof execution. You will be part of a team ensuring that mainframe batch processing is stable, optimized, and conversionready.
Engagement:
March - July
Work Type: 100% Remote
Openings: 3 total

* Role 1 - Day Shift SME (Reports to Mende)

* Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM EST
On-Call:
Required for Cadence integration weekend (24O7)

Key Responsibilities

* Own daytoday enterprise batch execution using ZEKE/ZEBB

* Review and validate scheduling requests (Change Man / Service Now)

* Provide expert support for abends, reruns, restarts, dependencies

* Monitor schedules for risks, conflicts, and inefficiencies

* Deliver rapid recovery support when issues arise

* Colead planning with application teams for CD1 readiness

* Document all INT, Mock1, and Mock2 test activities

* Develop runbooks and preconversion checklists

* Establish timelines for JCL/schedule submission and prestaging

* Drive improvements to communication, readiness, and batch flow

* Roles 2 & 3 - Conversion Support SMEs (Report to Carmen)
* These two roles will support offhours and conversion week activities.
Shift Example:
Midnight-4 AM during conversion week (including Juneteenth)
Flexible Coverage Needed For:

* Off-hours batch windows

* Weekend validations

* Mock events

* Early morning/late-night cycles

* Key Responsibilities
* * Hands-on ZEKE/ZEBB scheduling during non-standard hours

* Provide abend/recovery support during overnight processing

* Support conversion planning sessions (late-shift focus)

* Document issues during INT, Mock1, Mock2 testing windows

* Ensure batch flow accuracy and dependency integrity

* Update runbooks, track anomalies, and support readiness improvements

* Monitor critical-path jobs during off-hour cycles

* Provide coverage to maintain momentum ahead of CD1

* Core Responsibilities (All Three Roles)
* * Mainframe Production Scheduling & Support
* * Manage enterprise-wide batch scheduling using ZEKE/ZEBB

* Process scheduling changes in Change Man and Service Now

* Provide SME-level support for job abends, failures, restarts

* Identify risks, schedule conflicts, and optimization opportunities

* Work with application teams to resolve batch issues proactively

* CD1 Conversion Planning & Execution
* * Participate in readiness meetings and batch planning cycles

* Document and track activities across INT, Mock1, and Mock2

* Analyze conversion workloads to reduce bottlenecks and failure points

* Conversion Weekend Improvement Initiatives
* * Recommend improvements to pre-staging, readiness, and dependency accuracy

* Strengthen communication across app teams, Production Support, and Ops

* Create predictable timelines for JCL, scheduling changes, and approvals

* Maintain runbooks and documentation to support repeatable conversions

* Outcome Expectations
* You will play a visible role in transforming how CD1 is delivered - shifting from reactive troubleshooting to a proactive, well planned, predictable, and efficiently executed conversion cycle.
This includes:

* Earlier deliverables

* Better documentation

* Cleaner batch flows

* Faster recovery

* Smoother execution

* Required Skills
* * Deep hands-on experience with Zeke/Zebb (SME level)

* Strong mainframe batch scheduling + JCL knowledge

* Production support expertise (abends, reruns, restarts)

* Experience with Change Man and/or Service Now

* Experience in banking, financial services, or insurance strongly preferred

* Conversion/Migration/CD1 experience a significant plus

* Job Type & Location
* This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

* Pay and Benefits
* The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision

* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

* Short and long-term disability

* Health Spending Account (HSA)

* Transportation benefits

* Employee Assistance Program

* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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