DC Operations Manager — Lead 24/7 Mainframe & Distributed Ops

Ensono; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health plan options

401k match

Insurance package

Family forming benefit

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Sabbatical

Wellness program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Manager, Data Center Operations to lead Mainframe and Distributed Data Center teams across technologies including z/OS, CICS, and batch environments. The role emphasizes mentoring, strategic oversight, and ensuring high availability for clients.

The position supports a remote-friendly model in the United States, with in-person collaboration possible. Strong leadership and IT operations expertise are essential for driving service quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mainframe operations.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a 24/7, mission-critical environment.
• Ability to work overnight/3rd shift as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a data center operations team across Mainframe and Distributed platforms.
• Mentor Associates, prioritize workloads, and engage with customers and management.
• Drive service delivery excellence, ensure SLA adherence, and governance.
• Hire, develop, and retain talent; foster continuous improvement.
• Influence technical strategy and optimize end-to-end operations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder mgmt

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

ITIL

JCL

Zowe

z/OS

zVSE

ISPF

TSO

CICS

Control-M

TWS/IWS

CA7

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Manager, Data Center Operations to lead Mainframe and Distributed Data Center teams across technologies including z/OS, CICS, and batch environments. The role emphasizes mentoring, strategic oversight, and ensuring high availability for clients.

The position supports a remote-friendly model in the United States, with in-person collaboration possible. Strong leadership and IT operations expertise are essential for driving service quality and customer satisfaction.