Remote IBM Z Migration Project Manager

Computer Task; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel across North America

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

CTG is seeking a Technical Project Manager (IBM Z Migration) to lead software migration projects for clients on the IBM Z Mainframe platform. This remote, ongoing contract role requires strong planning, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.

You will develop project plans, manage risks, control changes, and report status to clients and internal leadership, traveling to North American client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is required.
• Minimum 5 years of technical project management experience.
• IBM Z Mainframe experience preferred.
• Experience with IBM Z software products, COBOL or PL/I is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage software migration projects for clients on the IBM Z Mainframe platform.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, scope, resources, milestones, and contractual deliverables.
• Consult with management and stakeholders to define goals, timelines, funding, procedures, and resource requirements.
• Lead project planning and execution, including risk management, change control, issue resolution, and status reporting.
• Communicate project status, milestones, scope changes, challenges, risks, and requirements to client and internal leadership.
• Manage cross-functional teams and coordinate client, consulting, and third-party resources.
• Review processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, quality, and project delivery.
• Establish and promote project management best practices and continuous process improvement.
• Travel to client sites across North America as needed.

Skills

Project management

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Microsoft Office

IBM Z knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Business

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

IBM Z Mainframe

COBOL/PL/I

Job description

CTG is seeking a Technical Project Manager (IBM Z Migration) to lead software migration projects for clients on the IBM Z Mainframe platform. This remote, ongoing contract role requires strong planning, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.

You will develop project plans, manage risks, control changes, and report status to clients and internal leadership, traveling to North American client sites as needed.