Senior Mainframe Project Manager

NTT DATA; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Mainframe Project Manager for a hybrid role based in the UK, combining remote work and onsite in Sheffield or London. The ideal candidate will manage large-scale mainframe projects, oversee planning and execution, and ensure alignment with business goals. Strong expertise in mainframe technologies such as COBOL and DB2, along with exceptional leadership and communication skills, are essential. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale mainframe projects.
• Strong knowledge of mainframe technologies: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, REXX.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive plans and track deliverables for mainframe projects.
• Guide teams using expertise in z/OS, COBOL, and DB2.
• Build relationships and manage expectations with stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement change management strategies.
• Control project finances and optimize costs.
• Drive adoption of best practices for mainframe operations.
• Motivate and guide multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

CICS

DB2

REXX

Project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)

Leadership skills

Job description

Req ID: 354029

Competitive salary | UK: Hybrid: remote + Sheffield (or combination London/Sheffield)

At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company’s growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.

NTT DATA is currently looking for a Senior Mainframe Project Manager (hybrid: remote + Sheffield or combination London/Sheffield) for our growing team in the UK.

Overview

The Senior Mainframe Project Manager leads complex projects involving core systems (like z/OS, COBOL, JCL), overseeing planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication to ensure alignment with business goals, often managing transformations, migrations, and modernizations while ensuring system stability and performance. Key duties include budget control, resource allocation, driving process improvements (ITIL, DevOps), and leveraging mainframe expertise (zOS, CICS, DB2) for successful delivery, requiring strong leadership and vendor management.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive plans, define scope, set timelines, manage resources, and track deliverables for mainframe projects.
• Technical Oversight: Guide teams using expertise in z/OS, COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and REXX, ensuring system availability, performance, and security.
• Stakeholder Management: Build relationships, manage expectations, and communicate effectively with business leaders, technical teams, and end-users.
• Risk & Change Management: Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and implement change management for smooth transitions during modernizations or migrations.
• Budget & Vendor Management: Control project finances, optimize costs, and manage vendor contracts and relationships.
• Process Improvement: Drive adoption of best practices, including DevOps, API integration, and ITIL, for enhanced mainframe operations.
• Leadership: Motivate and guide multidisciplinary teams, ensuring clear direction and collaborative work environments.

Required skills and qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale mainframe projects (e.g. z/OS (preferred), AS/400)
• Strong knowledge of mainframe technologies: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, REXX
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with modernization efforts (DevOps, Cloud, API integration)
• Risk management, budgeting and vendor management capabilities

Work model

Hybrid work - remote + on client site (Sheffield or a combination of London + Sheffield)

Benefits

Our people are the most critical component of our long-term success and their health and wellbeing are our priority. You will enjoy a comprehensive, locally competitive benefits package.

EEO statement

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.