Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced scheduling migration specialist to support large-scale migrations to IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IZWS / IWS). This role serves as a subject matter expert in batch scheduling conversion across development, test, and production environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support migration of batch scheduling workloads to IBM Z Workload Scheduler.
- Analyze legacy scheduling definitions from CA-7, CA ESP, Jobtrac, BMC Control-M, and ASG Zeke/Zebb and map them to IBM scheduler structures.
- Execute parallel tracking, schedule validation, dependency analysis, and issue resolution.
- Monitor workload execution using TSO/ISPF and IBM scheduler interfaces.
- Provide technical guidance and training to scheduling teams and operational staff.
Mandatory Skills and Experience
- Strong mainframe background in OS/390 or z/OS
- Deep hands-on experience with IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IZWS / IWS).
- Hands-on migration experience from Non-IBM / ISV scheduling platforms such as CA-7, CA ESP, CA Workload Automation ESP, Jobtrac, BMC Control-M, or ASG Zeke/Zebb to IBM Z Workload Scheduler.
- Strong TSO/ISPF editing skills and expert-level understanding of JCL.
- Experience with dependency analysis, schedule validation, report review, and iterative parallel tracking
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical collaboration and customer-facing work.
Preferred / Additional Skills
- REXX programming skills.
- Workload Automation Programming Language WAPL
- Dynamic Workload Console familiarity.
Skills Required
- Strong mainframe background in OS/390 or z/OS
- Deep hands-on experience with IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IZWS / IWS)
- Hands-on migration experience from Non-IBM/ISV schedulers (CA-7, CA ESP, CA Workload Automation ESP, Jobtrac, BMC Control-M, ASG Zeke/Zebb) to IBM Z Workload Scheduler
- Strong TSO/ISPF editing skills and expert-level understanding of JCL
- Experience with dependency analysis, schedule validation, report review, and iterative parallel tracking
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical collaboration and customer-facing work
- REXX programming skills
- Workload Automation Programming Language (WAPL)
- Dynamic Workload Console familiarity
What We Do
We provide Talent Solutions for the AI Era. Our mission is to connect businesses with exceptional talent and consulting solutions that align with your company’s culture and values. We offer AI consulting services to enable businesses in leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence. We help discover, design and deploy AI solutions that streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new growth opportunities. Our team of AI experts, strategists, and technology specialists work closely with organizations to integrate AI-driven solutions that align with their unique goals and challenges. From automation and data analytics to predictive modeling and AI-based customer experiences, we provide end-to-end support for businesses embarking on their AI transformation journey.
