Executive PM for IBM Z Migration Programs

Computer Task; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG seeks a Project Executive to lead IBM Z Migration Programs for a major client. This remote role requires occasional travel to client sites and oversees large, multi-workstream migrations on the IBM Z platform, delivering executive-level program management.

You will guide project managers, shape goals and delivery strategies, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and report to senior leadership. A background in IBM Z environments and strong PM methodology is essential, with PMP/PRINCE2

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of technical project management experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on multi-year, multi-workstream programs.
• Experience with IBM Z environments and software migrations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level project management for large, complex migration programs.
• Lead and mentor other Project Managers on the program.
• Develop program goals, timelines, funding, procedures and delivery strategies.
• Lead program planning and maintain comprehensive project plans.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, resources, risks, and contractual deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Report program activities, milestones, risks and delivery health to executives.
• Communicate status with customer leadership and internal management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and delivery quality.
• Drive best practices and governance across the client account.
• Monitor and improve program management effectiveness and governance.
• Oversee multiple interrelated, multi-year projects concurrently.
• Support customer change management and ensure effective adoption of major changes.

Skills

Executive presence

PM leadership

PM methodologies

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

IBM Z knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Microsoft Office certification

Tools

IBM Z mainframe

Migration tools

COBOL/PL/I knowledge

Job description

CTG seeks a Project Executive to lead IBM Z Migration Programs for a major client. This remote role requires occasional travel to client sites and oversees large, multi-workstream migrations on the IBM Z platform, delivering executive-level program management.

You will guide project managers, shape goals and delivery strategies, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and report to senior leadership. A background in IBM Z environments and strong PM methodology is essential, with PMP/PRINCE2