Remote Director, Mainframe Systems Leadership

Ensono; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 135,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

401k with company match

Education Reimbursement

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Sabbatical Leave

Flexible work schedule

Wellness program

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Director of Mainframe Systems Programming to lead the mainframe teams responsible for z/OS operations, DB2, IMS, CICS and related systems. This remote US role emphasizes strategic leadership, stakeholder communication, and end-to-end delivery of hardware and software lifecycle projects.

The ideal candidate will apply strong business acumen, build client relationships, and guide associates toward high engagement, knowledge transfer, and outcomes-driven roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Ability to manage up, down and across organizations, clients and functions
• Experience in diverse mainframe environments and related technologies

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the functional organization
• Navigate ambiguity and set direction
• Communicate complex topics clearly to internal and external stakeholders
• Leverage data to drive decisions and track progress
• Maintain accountability, resilience and agility
• Ensure completion of personnel, departmental, and company goals
• Support internal and external audits

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

IBM z/OS

ISPF/TSO

Microsoft Project

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Director of Mainframe Systems Programming to lead the mainframe teams responsible for z/OS operations, DB2, IMS, CICS and related systems. This remote US role emphasizes strategic leadership, stakeholder communication, and end-to-end delivery of hardware and software lifecycle projects.

The ideal candidate will apply strong business acumen, build client relationships, and guide associates toward high engagement, knowledge transfer, and outcomes-driven roadmaps.