Mainframe Migration Specialist: IBM Z Workload Scheduler

HCL Technologies Limited; Polska; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Private medical care

MultiSport Card

Glasses subsidy

Language course subsidy

Holiday bonuses

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Migration Deployment Specialist - Scheduling to lead the migration of batch scheduling products to IBM Z Workload Scheduler within mainframe (z/OS) environments. You will assess current solutions, document migration strategies, and ensure minimal operational disruption.

Leverage expertise in TSO/ISPF, JCL, and REXX to implement migration plans, while collaborating with project teams and stakeholders to deliver value and maintain rigorous documentation and best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in mainframe environments (OS/390, z/OS).
• At least 5 years' experience with IBM Z Workload Scheduler and strong knowledge of its features and functions.
• Proficiency in TSO/ISPF editing and excellent understanding of JCL.
• Exceptional communication skills for documentation and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in scheduler migrations or similar mainframe modernization projects.
• REXX programming experience.
• Experience with Workload Automation Programming Language.
• Familiarity with additional mainframe scheduling tools (CA7, CA-ESP, BMC Control-M, ASG Zeke/Zebb, Jobtrac).
• Experience with installation and navigation of the Dynamic Workload Console.
• Project management experience in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end migration of batch scheduling products to IBM Z Workload Scheduler within mainframe (z/OS) environments.
• Assess, analyze, and document existing scheduling solutions and develop tailored migration strategies.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in replacing legacy scheduling tools and ensuring minimal operational disruption.
• Monitor, manage, and optimize workload scheduling using TSO/ISPF dialogs and, where applicable, the Dynamic Workload Console.
• Investigate and analyze report data to draw actionable conclusions, recommend corrective measures, and ensure successful migration outcomes.
• Develop, write, and maintain comprehensive documentation for all migration activities, processes, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, project managers, contractors, and client stakeholders to achieve project objectives and deliver value.
• Provide technical guidance, support, and training to team members and client users as needed.

Skills

Mainframe OS/390

z/OS

IBM Z Workload Scheduler

TSO/ISPF

JCL

REXX

Workload Automation

Scheduler migrations

Communication skills

Project management

Documentation

Tools

CA7

CA-ESP

BMC Control-M

ASG Zeke/Zebb

Jobtrac

Dynamic Workload Console

Job description

HCLTech is seeking a Migration Deployment Specialist - Scheduling to lead the migration of batch scheduling products to IBM Z Workload Scheduler within mainframe (z/OS) environments. You will assess current solutions, document migration strategies, and ensure minimal operational disruption.

Leverage expertise in TSO/ISPF, JCL, and REXX to implement migration plans, while collaborating with project teams and stakeholders to deliver value and maintain rigorous documentation and best practices.