Project Executive – 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 is seeking to fill a Project Executive - IBM Z Migration Programs position for our client.

Location

Remote; some travel to client sites may be required

Duration

Ongoing Contract

Duties

• Provide executive-level project management for large, complex, multi-workstream software migration programs supporting clients on the IBM Z platform.
• Provide business direction, leadership, and guidance to other Project Managers assigned to the program.
• Consult with management and review project proposals to establish program goals, timelines, funding requirements, procedures, resource allocation, and delivery strategies.
• Lead project planning and execution, including the development and maintenance of comprehensive project plans.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, resources, risks, dependencies, and contractual deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Report project and program activities, scope changes, challenges, risks, milestones, and requirements to executive and leadership teams.
• Communicate regularly with internal management and customer leadership regarding program status, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and overall delivery health.
• Review and analyze processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement, increased efficiency, and enhanced delivery quality.
• Drive implementation of process improvements and program best practices across the client account.
• Monitor, assess, and continuously improve program management effectiveness, governance, quality, and delivery practices.
• Manage multiple interrelated, multi-year projects and customer initiatives concurrently while maintaining alignment with business and mission-focused objectives.
• Support customer change management programs and ensure effective communication and adoption of major technology and organizational changes.

Skills

• Strong technical project and program management skills with demonstrated experience leading complex, enterprise-scale initiatives.
• Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including planning, scheduling, tracking, change control, risk management, and resource management.
• Ability to organize competing priorities, manage ambiguity, and adapt effectively to changing business and technical requirements.
• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, customer leadership, and senior management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of IBM Z technologies and software products is highly desirable.

Experience

• At least 10 years of technical project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional technical teams with overall responsibility for scope, cost, schedule, resources, risks, and contractual deliverables.
• Experience managing multiple interrelated, multi-year projects for one or more customers concurrently.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-year customer change management programs.
• Experience with IBM Z mainframe environments and software migration programs preferred.
• Experience with IBM Z software products preferred.
• Experience with application development on IBM Z, including COBOL or PL/I, is a plus.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is preferred.
• Microsoft Office certification is a plus.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100.00 to $130.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what's next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.