Senior Manager – Mainframe Services

The Senior Manager of Mainframe Services plays a critical leadership role in managing Mainframe infrastructure across on-premises data centers.

This role ensures the delivery of Mainframe Infrastructure Services and drive platform modernization & optimization initiatives as well as Innovation and Automation. The Senior Manager oversees both third-party and internally managed IT infrastructure to meet the enterprise’s operational and strategic needs.

• Lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of Mainframe Infrastructure installed in Colo datacenters.
• Ensure Mainframe infrastructure solutions are optimized, secure, and aligned with business and technology strategies.
• Champion innovation, automation & Ansible, AI enabled and Dev Ops practices to accelerate delivery and improve reliability.
• Oversee Mainframe services delivery and collaborate with Internal and External stakeholders to manage platform
• Manage initiatives to modernize legacy mainframe systems by working closely with application teams, improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing business agility

• Manage the performance of IT infrastructure services delivered by external vendors, ensuring service-level agreements (SLAs) are met and supporting business continuity.
• Act as the point of escalation for critical issues from business partners, driving prompt and effective resolution.
• Oversee governance of IT operations, ensuring that outsourced services are aligned with enterprise goals and maintaining compliance with regulatory and business standards
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• Lead a team of infrastructure engineers and professionals, fostering innovation, efficiency, and collaboration.
• Partner closely with application and product teams
  , ensuring infrastructure capabilities effectively support evolving business requirements.
• Guide the team in adopting best practices for infrastructure resilience and security while enabling digital transformation initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional programs that enable cloud adoption, infrastructure optimization, and digital transformation.

• This role requires a deep understanding of Mainframe technologies z/OS, DB2/IMS, MQ Series, Broadcom Software, Mainframe Hardware – z16, DASD(DS8K) & Tape(TS7770) technologies.
• Strong leadership skills and experience with large-scale infrastructure projects are essential to successfully guide the organization and improve overall business agility.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, MIS, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 15+ years of Experience in managing Mainframe Infrastructure (z16, DS8000, TS7770 hardware, SAN Fabric and Software (z/OS, DFSMS,
  GDPS
  , CA1, ACF2, DB2/IMS, MQ Series and various other ISV Software’s from IBM, BMC, Broadcom etc.))
• Deep understanding of mainframe technologies with hands on experience – z/OS, Mainframe Storage Hardware & Software, Broadcom Products and IBM and other ISV Products
• 10+ years of leadership experience, with a proven track record in delivering business and technical roadmaps by leading technical teams and executing initiatives. Experience in driving cost optimization initiatives and rationalization.
• Manage software installations, upgrades, and patching – IBM and Broadcom and Other vendor software’s

• Demonstrated ability to design, deploy, and manage large-scale Infrastructure operations, focusing on reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Strong knowledge of Mainframe server architecture, storage solutions (DS8K, TS770 and SAN Fabric)
• Strong knowledge on Mainframe Modernization and Cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, and GCP is a plus.

• Proven record of driving diverse initiatives and executing efficiently, balancing short-term goals with long-term strategy.

• Skilled in ITSM practices (e.g., incident, problem, and change management), especially within datacenter and Cloud
• Expertise in implementing automation and monitoring solutions to reduce manual intervention, optimize…