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Texas# Mainframe Project Manager####
** Title - Mainframe Project Manager**####
** Location - Remote**####
** Job Description
** We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Manager to lead and oversee complex mainframe projects, ensuring successful execution and seamless integration with business processes. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IBM Mainframe technologies, including zOS, AS400, JCL, COBOL, REXX, and SAS, along with a strong background in project management, stakeholder management, risk assessment, and cost optimization. This role requires exceptional leadership skills to inspire teams, build relationships with stakeholders, and drive process improvements.####

** Key Responsibilities
*** Develop comprehensive project plans, define project scope, set realistic timelines, and manage resources effectively.
* Utilize expertise in IBM Mainframe technologies, including subsystems, JCL, COBOL, and REXX.
* Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, technical teams, and end users.
* Conduct risk assessments, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
* Efficiently allocate resources, track expenses, and optimize costs while ensuring project success.
* Provide leadership to project teams, fostering collaboration and setting clear direction.
* Oversee project execution, ensuring alignment with defined project plans and timelines.
* Maintain effective communication channels, manage stakeholder expectations, and address concerns promptly.
* Negotiate contracts, track deliverables, and ensure seamless vendor collaboration.
* Assess the impact of mainframe migration on existing processes and workflows, ensuring smooth transitions.
* Drive process improvements and implement best practices for change management#### ####
** Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies
*** zOS, AS400 – Advanced proficiency in mainframe operating systems.
* ITIL, COBOL, JCL, SAS, REXX – Strong working knowledge of mainframe languages, job control, and scripting.
* Project Management & Stakeholder Management – Strong ability to manage large-scale projects and engage with stakeholders effectively.
* Risk Management & Vendor Relationship Management – Ability to assess and mitigate risks while maintaining vendor collaborations.
* Budgeting & Forecasting – Experience in managing project finances, optimizing costs, and resource planning.
* Change Management & Process Improvements – Proficiency in implementing change management strategies and driving process enhancements.
* Team Management – Strong leadership skills to mentor, guide, and motivate technical teams#### ####
** Optional skills and skill proficiencies
*** DB2, IMS, Oracle, MySQL – Experience in database management on mainframe environments.#### ####
** Life at Capgemini
** Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:
* Flexible work
* Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
* Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
* Paid time off and paid holidays
* Paid parental leave
* Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
* Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
* Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
* Employee Resource Groups
* Disaster Relief#### ####
** About Capgemini Engineering
** World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has 65,000 engineer and scientist team members in over…