Senior Mainframe Project Manager

NTT Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Mainframe Project Manager to lead large-scale projects that involve core systems like z/OS and COBOL. The role requires overseeing project planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Candidates should have proven experience in managing mainframe projects and strong knowledge of associated technologies, including effective leadership and vendor management skills. The position offers a hybrid work model, balancing remote work with client site visits in Sheffield or London.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale mainframe projects.
• Strong knowledge of mainframe technologies: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans and manage resources.
• Guide teams using mainframe expertise to ensure performance.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage project budgets.
• Drive process improvements for enhanced operations.

Skills

Mainframe project management

COBOL

JCL

CICS

DB2

Leadership

Vendor management

Risk management

Agile methodologies

Communication

Job description

Location: Sheffield, GB

Category: Project and Programme Management

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 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

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

You will enjoy a comprehensive, locally competitive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.