Program Director – Mainframe Optimization & Delivery- (ISV migrations and software swaps

Position: Program Director – Mainframe Optimization & Delivery- (ISV migrations and software swaps)

Program Director – Mainframe Optimization & Delivery- (ISV migrations and software swaps)
Remote - United StatesJR
013867

Program Director– Mainframe Optimization & Delivery

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose.

Honesty – Reliability – Curiosity – Collaboration – Passion

We are seeking a Program Director to lead strategic client engagements focused on mainframe optimization, program delivery, and pre-sales solutioning. This role combines deep technical expertise with consultative leadership, helping clients modernize legacy environments, improve operational efficiency, and achieve transformational outcomes.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through complex technical decisions and delivering high-impact programs. You’ll also collaborate closely with Sales, Solution Architects, and Delivery teams to shape solutions, define roadmaps, and ensure successful execution.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in technology consulting, program management, or enterprise IT delivery.

Deep understanding of mainframe technologies and operations (z/OS, scheduling tools, tape management, etc.).

Proven experience leading large‑scale optimization or transformation programs.

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).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in managed services or hybrid IT environments.

Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

Comfortable working in fast‑paced, dynamic environments.

Skilled at building trust and long‑term relationships with clients.

Familiarity with cloud integration and modernization strategies for legacy systems.

Why Ensono?

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great…