Mainframe z/OS Programmer Manager

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Job Description:

At Regions, the Mainframe Systems Engineer Manager manages installation of vendor software by internal and external Systems Engineers for supported technical processes and systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures installation project plans are created and completed within project timelines
• Provides leadership and mentoring for direct reports and indirect reports in development opportunities, goal-setting/achievement, and employee engagement targets
• Provides monthly system utilization and performance reports to information technology management
• Ensures that a proper systems programming team is in place before any major system change is put in
• Follows appropriate procedures invoking change management to make proper changes to resolve problems
• Uses appropriate technology based best practices for resolving problems
• Utilizes knowledge of the relevant software vendors (i.e., IBM, Compuware, CA) procedures and disciplines for software updates, patches, and temporary fixes

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• Eight (8) years of experience
• Completion of related technical mainframe management training in the areas of project management, CICS and DB2, z/OS, and storage performance and capacity management

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem solving skills

About this role:

This position is for a z/OS system programmer manager who is responsible for overseeing a team of z/OS system programmers who are tasked with maintaining and supporting the stability, performance, and security of IBM mainframe operating systems. This leadership role involves managing system upgrades, automation, and ensuring that the mainframe environment meets service level agreements. The manager also handles resource planning, team development, and collaborates with other IT departments and vendors. 

Key responsibilities

Team leadership:  Manage a team of system programmers, overseeing their technical workload,  development, and performance. 

Strategic planning: Guide the long-term strategy for the z/OS environment, including planning for system upgrades, hardware configurations, and communications.   

Technical oversight:  Ensure the team handles critical tasks such as installation, customization, and maintenance of the z/OS operating system and related software. 

Automation: Oversee the team's efforts in automation processes to manage the MVS infrastructure.

Vendor and stakeholder management: Act as a liaison with software and hardware vendors for support and issue resolution, and work with other IT departments to meet business needs. 

Problem-solving: Guide the team in resolving complex technical issues and implementing solutions for system problems. 

Additional Skills and Preferences 

• Strong leadership and team management abilities. 
• Extensive knowledge of z/OS, its components, and related software. 
• Experience with automation tools best practices. 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 
• Ability to manage projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong communication skills to interact with technical teams, management, and vendors. 

Software Supported in this position

• IBM z/OS Operating system and IBM software (JES2, DFSort, System Automation, Infoprint, Migration Utility, Netview, Supersession, z/OS Connect, zSecure, IWS, zOSMF, Connect Direct)
• BMC Software (Abend Aid, DEVX Code Pipeline, File-Aid, Strobe, WorkBench)
• Other vendor software (SystemWare, Transfer CFT, IOF, SYNCSORT, SmartJCL, SAS, Power Exchange, Imperva Securesphere, EventAction)

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week.  The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations.  Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense.  This position must be within a reasonable driving distance to Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC. 

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$120,773.95 USD

Median:

$156,200.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance.Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Disability Benefits

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location DetailsRiverchase Operations Center

Location:Hoover, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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