AS400 IT Manager

Swoon; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Insurance

401K

Team building events

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is seeking an experienced AS400/iSeries IT Manager to oversee IT infrastructure and lead the IT team in Tulsa, OK. This full-time opportunity requires deep expertise in AS400 environments, a strong background in C# and HTML application development, and proven IT leadership experience. Candidates should possess exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions while fostering a collaborative team culture and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in AS400/iSeries environments with proficiency in RPG/LE, SQLRPGLE and CL programming.
• Strong application development experience with C# and HTML for enterprise systems.
• Minimum of 10 years in IT leadership roles managing teams and aligning technology with business needs.
• Working knowledge of networking, Windows, and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all in-house IT systems ensuring seamless integration and performance.
• Provide technical leadership and manage AS400 operations.
• Lead the IT team by setting expectations and driving improvements.
• Collaborate with leaders across departments to align IT strategy with organizational goals.

Skills

AS400/iSeries expertise

C# application development

SQLRPGLE

DB2 data analysis

Leadership skills

Networking knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Swoon is actively seeking a AS400/iSeries, IT Manger to join the team!

What your day-to-day will look like?

• Oversee and support all in-house IT systems and platforms including, the company website, claims processing, and underwriting systems—ensuring seamless integration, uptime, and performance across the AS400-based environment.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on oversight of AS400 operations, C# application development, and HTML-based web systems, troubleshooting issues, managing enhancements, and ensuring system stability and scalability.
• Manage day-to-day IT infrastructure operations including hardware, software, networking, security, backups, vendor coordination, and resolution of escalated technical issues impacting business users or agents.
• Lead and develop the IT team by setting performance expectations, prioritizing initiatives, monitoring KPIs and budgets, coaching staff, and driving continuous process improvement aligned to business objectives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and department heads (claims, underwriting, operations) to align IT strategy with organizational goals, implement policy and process improvements, and support long-term growth and operational efficiency.

What’s Required? / Technical Skills

• Deep technical expertise in AS400/iSeries environments (required) — including advanced proficiency in RPG/LE (Free-format), SQLRPGLE, CL programming, and strong hands‑on experience working with DB2 physical files and data analysis
• Strong application development background — demonstrated experience working with C# and HTML in support of enterprise systems and web‑based applications.
• Proven IT leadership experience (10+ years required) — leading IT teams, managing departmental operations, driving strategy, overseeing budgets, and aligning technology initiatives with business objectives.
• Broad infrastructure knowledge — working understanding of networking, Windows, and Linux environments, along with strong competency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills — ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, manage complex projects, build strong stakeholder relationships, and lead with integrity and professionalism.

Great things about the company

• Team culture within a small company
• Great benefits including PTO, holidays, insurance, and 401K
• Team building events each month

What Else you should know?

Job Title: AS400 IT Manager

Direct-Hire – Full-time Opportunity

Location: On-Site – Tulsa, OK 74135 – Monday – Friday