IT Manager

Location: Durham, NC (Hybrid – On-site 3 days/week)

This hybrid position offers a balanced schedule of a minimum of three in-office days in Durham, NC, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

Labcorp, a premier global player in life sciences, leads the charge in patient care through advanced clinical laboratory services, diagnostics, drug development, and technology-driven solutions. We are dedicated to innovation and excellence, actively seeking skilled professionals to contribute to our global mission of enhancing health and transforming lives.

We are seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead its IBM Z/OS mainframe operations, supporting critical financial systems. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of the mainframe environment while managing a team of 10–15 professionals. The IT Manager will drive strategic planning, oversee operational execution, and collaborate across teams to deliver reliable and secure infrastructure services. This position includes 24/7 on-call responsibilities and requires the creation and management of a rotating on-call schedule for the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 10–15 mainframe engineers and analysts.

• Oversee IBM Z/OS infrastructure including z/OS 15 and 17, CICS, DB2, and related technologies.

• Ensure system stability, performance, and security across financial platforms.

• Monitor and optimize mainframe performance using industry-standard tools.

• Manage incident response and resolution for mainframe-related issues.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support infrastructure needs.

• Maintain compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as the primary on-call manager 24/7 for mainframe incidents.

• Develop and maintain a rotating on-call schedule for team coverage.

• Support procurement and vendor management processes.

• Stay current with evolving technologies and industry trends.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience with IBM mainframe systems including z/OS 15/17, CICS, DB2.

• Strong knowledge of mainframe performance monitoring and optimization tools.

• Expertise in mainframe security practices and tools.

• Proven leadership and team management experience.

• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience in vendor management and procurement.

• Availability for 24/7 on-call responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with GuardIEn and Gen development tools.

• Experience in financial systems or regulated environments.

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) or formal training.

• Experience leading modernization or transformation initiatives in mainframe environments.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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