Senior Mainframe Systems Lead & Vendor Manager

Luxoft; México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft seeks a seasoned Mainframe Systems Programmer Manager in Mexico to lead outsourcing relationships and ensure state-of-the-art mainframe environments. You will guide incident response, vendor governance, and project delivery across multiple mainframe platforms.

You will oversee capacity planning, storage, and software releases while mentoring development staff on mainframe topics and best practices. Strong leadership and strategic vision are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of systems programmer experience.
• Strong background in analyzing, documenting, installing, developing and maintaining operating system software.
• Experience with managing mainframe outsourcing agreements and managed service providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourcing provider activities for the JM Family mainframe.
• Monitor mainframe activities for issues and improvements.
• Review actions by outsourcing provider to ensure success.
• Coordinate with provider on changes and software releases.
• Develop and provide ad hoc performance and tracking reports.
• Research new technologies for JM mainframe applicability.
• Provide first line support for mainframe infrastructure.
• Coordinate incidents and guide vendors and JM support groups.
• Develop new mainframe utilities as needed.
• Develop processes to streamline operations.
• Install new software products as required.
• Be the go-to person for mainframe questions and issues.

Skills

Mainframe expertise

Vendor management

ITIL knowledge

SLA/SRM management

Leadership

Incident/Change management

Documentation

Problem solving

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor in Business or Information Systems

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Luxoft seeks a seasoned Mainframe Systems Programmer Manager in Mexico to lead outsourcing relationships and ensure state-of-the-art mainframe environments. You will guide incident response, vendor governance, and project delivery across multiple mainframe platforms.

You will oversee capacity planning, storage, and software releases while mentoring development staff on mainframe topics and best practices. Strong leadership and strategic vision are essential.