Sr. Consultant, Mainframe Scheduling Infrastructure Management

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Senior Consultant for Mainframe Infrastructure Management in Toronto. You will ensure stable environments for complex initiatives, advise senior management, and lead teams in a dynamic workplace. This role demands strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills, fostering innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Benefits

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition program

Paid day off for personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in Mainframe technology.
• Proficiency with mainframe tools and scheduling software.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a Mainframe environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and subject matter expertise.
• Collaborate with management and coordinate relationships.
• Lead teams to maximize contributions and professional growth.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Infrastructure Management

Job Scheduler

Operations Scheduling

Scheduling Jobs

Scheduling Software

Scheduling Systems

Scheduling Tools

Technical Leadership

Education

IBM Badge/Advanced Certification in Mainframe

Tools

Broadcom CA7

SAS

z/OS

JCL

ISPF

REXX

TSO/ISPF

RACF

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Consultant, Scheduling Mainframe Infrastructure Management, Mainframe Shared Services, you are responsible for providing technical direction and subject matter expertise to ensure stable, reliable environments for complex sharing initiatives in compliance with established controls, standards, policies, and procedures. You will collaborate with and advise senior management, utilizing your solid understanding of business dynamics to analyze and protect test environment integrity and mitigate risks, present alternative solutions, and recommend solutions using available resources for complex initiatives with key dependencies. You will provide technical leadership, interpret complex information, and coordinate client, provider, and vendor relationships to meet and manage service expectations, aligned to best practices. Additionally, you will help develop the team to maximize individual contributions and professional growth, while functioning effectively with your colleagues.

At CIBC, we enable the most optimal work environment for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

• Technical Expertise – leverage your solid technology expertise to review and analyze current client software and requirements to determine the most effective solution to include in business proposals; install, upgrade, and customize ISV software tools in a multi-system z/OS mainframe environment, and help ensure software and hardware remains current to avoid End of Support costs.
• Effective Communication – communicate effectively across technology teams to influence solutions that keep critical systems secure and operationally resilient. You will provide and document problem analysis, resolution, and prevention, design procedures and best practices, and actively participate in disaster recovery exercises to maintain system readiness.
• Leadership – lead with internal business partners in Application Development, Infrastructure, IT Operations, and Support to accomplish organizational goals. Build your network and deepen relationships with hardware and software vendors. Use your communication skills to build strong partnerships and influence outcomes.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate a minimum of 8 years of experience in Mainframe technology operating systems or system administration. Proficiency with mainframe tools including Broadcom CA7, SAS, z/OS, JCL, ISPF, REXX, TSO/ISPF, and RACF security protocol. Experience in creating and implementing semi-annual calendar updates in CA7. Strong problem-solving skills related to scheduling and batch jobs in a Mainframe environment. Certified professional with current IBM Badge/Advanced Certification in Mainframe preferred.
• You put our clients first. You are stress-resistant during major incidents, methodical, disciplined, and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Your influence makes an impact. You understand the importance of relationships and networks, and you inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• You understand that success is in the details. Your critical thinking informs your decision-making.
• You embrace and champion change. You continuously evolve your thinking and work methods.
• Values matter to you. You bring your authentic self to work and live our values of trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

We prioritize your goals, starting with your strengths and ambitions. We offer a competitive salary, incentive pay, benefits, pension plan, employee share purchase plan, vacation, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers recognition program.

Our spaces and tools foster collaboration and innovation. We support your growth through initiatives like Purpose Day, a paid day off for personal development.

What you need to know

• We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you need accommodation, contact [e-mail].
• You must be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and have the necessary permits.
• You may be asked to complete assessments or tests as part of the application process.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 18th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Infrastructure Management, Job Scheduler, Operations Scheduling, Scheduling Jobs, Scheduling Software, Scheduling Systems, Scheduling Tools, Technical Leadership