Senior Manager, Operating System Support (AS400)

AIA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA in Hong Kong seeks an experienced AS/400 OS specialist to lead strategic planning and hands-on management of AS/400 systems. You will oversee deployment, configuration, and security, ensuring high availability and performance while aligning with business goals.

The role requires 7+ years in IT with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity across regional scope, deep knowledge of CL, RPG, DB2, and IBM i, and a track record of modernization and cloud integration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant IT experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role across a regional scope.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of IBM AS/400 (iSeries) OS incl. OS/400 and IBM i.
• Strong understanding of AS/400 architecture, CL programming, RPG, DB2, and admin tools.
• Experience modernizing/integrating AS/400 with cloud or hybrid environments is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as IBM Certified System Administrator – AS/400 or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive AS/400 OS strategy, lead a team for high performance.
• AS/400 OS Management: Oversee deployment, configuration, and maintenance of AS/400 systems, ensuring stability and security.
• Incident & Problem Management: Serve as first escalation for complex AS/400 issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Patch & Update Management: Develop and enforce patch policies for up-to-date AS/400 systems.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor AS/400 performance, analyze trends, and present reports to senior leadership.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Evaluate and implement AS/400 tools and manage third-party relationships.
• Budget & Resource Management: Develop and manage related budgets and allocate resources effectively.

Skills

AS/400 OS management

CL programming

RPG

DB2

IBM i

Cloud integration

System administration tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

IBM AS/400 tooling

Job description

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About the Role

• Ensures IT service availability and minimises the AIA’s business impact of IT service outages through the effective management.
• Contributes to the improvement of user satisfaction with IT services by ensuring that the arrangements remain aligned with business needs and priorities and fit for purpose.
• Improves the overall technical performance as measured by the technology related KPIs and SLAs (utilisation, availability, response times etc.) year on year

Role & Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Leadership:

• Assist to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for AS/400 OS support, aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage a team to ensure high performance and operational efficiency.

AS/400 OS Management:

• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of AS/400 operating system across the organization.
• Ensure stability, security, and performance of AS/400 servers and endpoints.

Incident & Problem Managements:

• Act as the 1st escalation point for complex AS/400 OS-related issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Lead on the root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement preventive measures.

Patch & Update Management:

• Assis to develop and enforce patch management policies to ensure all AS/400 systems are up-to-date and secure.
• Coordinate with security teams to address vulnerabilities and apply necessary updates.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

• Monitor the performance of AS/400 systems, analyze trends, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Prepare and present regular reports on AS/400 OS support operations, compliance, and risk management to senior leadership if required

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

• Work with vendors and internal stakeholder to evaluate, select, and implement AS/400 OS-related tools and technologies if any.
• Manage relationships with third-party service providers and ensure SLAs are met.

Budget & Resource Management:

• Develop and manage related budget.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project deadline and organizational goals.

Minimum Job Requirement

• 7+ years of relevant experience, at least 3 years in managerial position with regional coverage.
• Hands on experience on position related technical components.
• An equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree holder of unviersity on Information Technology or related discipline
• Extensive knowledge IBM AS/400 (iSeries) operating systems including OS/AS400 and IBM i.
• Strong understanding of AS/400 architecture, CL programming, RPG, DB2, and system administration tools.
• Experience with modernization and integration of AS/400 systems with cloud or hybrid environment is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as IBM Certified System Administrator – AS/400 or equivalent is highly desirable.

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