What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Program Manager - Mainframe position at Trident Consulting?
Job Information
Trident Consulting is seeking a " Senior Program Manager - Mainframe " for one of our clients in " Fort Worth, TX "A global leader in business and technology services
Position: Senior Program Manager - Mainframe
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Contract
Note *** (Location : This position may be hybrid or remote, with occasional on-site presence required for key meetings and workshops
Travel Requirements 30-40% travel required for stakeholder meetings and program governance )
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a complex, enterprise-level mainframe modernization program for a long-standing mission-critical system. This role requires orchestrating multiple workstreams across a comprehensive technological transformation, including operating system migration, database modernization, and vendor technology transitions. The ideal candidate will combine technical acumen with exceptional program management capabilities to drive this strategic initiative while maintaining operational stability.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership
Experience with:
The successful candidate will drive the modernization of a critical business system while ensuring operational stability and achieving strategic objectives. This role offers the opportunity to lead a transformative program that will shape the future of essential business operations.
About Trident: Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology
Some Of Our Recent Awards Include
2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America 2022, 2021 SF Business Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in Bay Area. .
Trident Consulting is seeking a " Senior Program Manager - Mainframe " for one of our clients in " Fort Worth, TX "A global leader in business and technology services
Position: Senior Program Manager - Mainframe
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Contract
Note *** (Location : This position may be hybrid or remote, with occasional on-site presence required for key meetings and workshops
Travel Requirements 30-40% travel required for stakeholder meetings and program governance )
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a complex, enterprise-level mainframe modernization program for a long-standing mission-critical system. This role requires orchestrating multiple workstreams across a comprehensive technological transformation, including operating system migration, database modernization, and vendor technology transitions. The ideal candidate will combine technical acumen with exceptional program management capabilities to drive this strategic initiative while maintaining operational stability.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership
- Direct the overall execution of a multi-year mainframe modernization program
- Develop and maintain comprehensive program roadmaps aligned with business objectives
- Establish and oversee program governance frameworks
- Lead cross-functional teams through complex technical transitions
- Manage dependencies between multiple project streams including z/OS to z/Linux migration, IMS to DB2 conversion, and Broadcom product phase-out
- Create and maintain integrated program plans that align with existing release cycles
- Develop detailed resource allocation strategies across multiple workstreams
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics
- Monitor and report on program progress, risks, and opportunities
- Implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure program success
- Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining program momentum
- Build and maintain strong relationships with executive stakeholders
- Facilitate decision-making processes across organizational boundaries
- Lead executive steering committee meetings and status reviews
- Manage expectations and communicate program impact across all levels
- Coordinate with vendors and third-party partners
- Oversee program budgets and resource allocation
- Track and report on program financials and benefits realization
- Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities
- Manage vendor contracts and deliverables
- 12
- years of program management experience
- 5
- years leading large-scale mainframe modernization initiatives
- Proven track record of successful program delivery in complex IT environments
- Mainframe technology transformations
- Database migration projects
- Operating system transitions
- Release management integration
- Strong understanding of mainframe architectures and technologies
- PMP certification or equivalent
Experience with:
- z/OS and z/Linux environments
- IMS and DB2 migrations
- Agile program management methodologies
- DevOps transformations
- Additional certifications (e.g., ITIL, Agile, TOGAF)
- Background in change management
- Exceptional leadership and team motivation abilities
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
- Strategic thinking with attention to detail
- Risk management expertise
- Financial acumen
The successful candidate will drive the modernization of a critical business system while ensuring operational stability and achieving strategic objectives. This role offers the opportunity to lead a transformative program that will shape the future of essential business operations.
About Trident: Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology
Some Of Our Recent Awards Include
2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America 2022, 2021 SF Business Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in Bay Area. .
