Technical Project Manager - Mainframe Technology Services

CPT Global; Banff; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CPT Global, a recognized technology consulting firm, is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead IT initiatives focused on mainframe optimization. You will manage complex projects for Fortune 500 clients, ensuring alignment and engagement of project teams to achieve success. Join a company committed to innovation and workforce inclusion.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience managing technical IT projects.
• Experience in managing mainframe-focused projects.
• Ability to bridge technical delivery and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects focusing on mainframe consulting.
• Monitor project progress and performance, addressing any risks or issues.
• Communicate effectively with senior-level decision makers.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Strategic communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Are you a high-impact Mainframe Technology Project Manager with a talent for leading and delivering complex projects? We have an exciting opportunity for you at CPT Global, an industry-leading, globally recognized technology consulting firm. With a rich history spanning three decades, CPT Global has been a trusted partner to the world's leading companies.

We are seeking a dynamic technical Project Manager with a strong background in managing Mainframe Technology IT projects, to join us in our mission to optimize and enhance our clients’ IT investments.

Why Join Us?

• Work with industry-leading clients across banking, finance, insurance, and government
• Tackle high-visibility transformation programs
• Collaborate with top-tier technical teams in a flexible, fully remote or hybrid environment

About the Role

This is your chance to lead from the front. You’ll manage the full project lifecycle for strategic IT initiatives with a strong focus on mainframe optimisation and modernisation.

You’ll also act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping shape their roadmaps and uncovering opportunities to add value.

This opportunity is available as either a contract role or a permanent position, in a full time or part time capacity, offering flexibility to align with your career goals and lifestyle.

In this role, you will :

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, with a strong focus on mainframe consulting and modernization, for Fortune 500 clients across North America
• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and working towards common goals
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets to meet project objectives
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and addressing any risks or issues that may arise
• Communicate effectively with senior-level technical and business decision-makers, including Mainframe IT leaders and CIOs
• Collaborate closely with our mainframe architects, systems engineers, and security specialists to ensure project success

What You Bring

• 7–10+ years of experience in managing technical IT projects, with a proven track record of success
• Hands-on experience in managing mainframe-focused projects such as :
• Mainframe infrastructure optimization and cost reduction initiatives
• z / OS systems programming and support
• Mainframe security (e.g., RACF / ACF2) and compliance consulting
• Application modernization (e.g., COBOL, PL / I, assembler to Java / .NET transitions)
• Performance tuning and capacity planning
• A consultative project management approach and strong ability to understand technical challenges within mainframe ecosystems
• Working knowledge of the IBM Mainframe landscape in North America — including key technology trends, client pain points, vendor relationships, and partner ecosystems
• Experience working with clients in regulated industries where mainframe technology remains mission-critical : Banking, Insurance, Government, Healthcare, and Telecommunications
• Demonstrated success in managing projects with budgets ranging from $100K to $1M within a 3 to 12-month project cycle
• Skilled in project management tools and methodologies
• Based in North America with the ability to travel within the region as needed
• Ability to bridge the gap between technical delivery and business outcomes
• Strength in stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and strategic communication
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with an eye for opportunity and improvement

Apply now to take the next step in your mainframe career! Send your resume and contact details, and let’s discuss how you can be part of our world-class consulting team.

CPT Global is an independent IT services provider and technology consultancy with expertise across the IT stack (systems, applications, databases, security, transactions, networks) and is best known for its world-class mainframe expertise.

CPT has a team of approximately 200 experts with long tenure and diverse skill sets. CPT’s consultants differentiate themselves by their experience and are typically leveraged as a “trusted advisor”.

CPT is a publicly traded company (ASX : CGO) that has been in business for over 30 years with major offices in New York, Toronto, London, and Melbourne.

CPT Global is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to all forms of workforce inclusion. We actively invite and encourage applications by candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Create a job alert for this search

Technical Project Manager • banff, ab, Canada