Remote Program Director, Mainframe Delivery & Optimization

Ensono; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 135.000 - 205.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Health plan options

401k with company match

Education Reimbursement

Sabbatical leave

Wellness program

Flexible work schedule

Zusammenfassung

Ensono is seeking a Program Director– Mainframe Optimization & Delivery to lead strategic client engagements focused on mainframe modernization, program delivery, and pre-sales solutioning in a remote US-based role. You will guide complex programs, coordinate with sales, solution architects, and delivery teams, and drive value-driven outcomes.

You will oversee end-to-end delivery, governance, budgets, and resource planning while mentoring junior consultants and ensuring best practices across

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in technology consulting, program management, or enterprise IT delivery.
• Deep understanding of mainframe technologies and operations (z/OS, scheduling tools, tape management, etc.).
• Proven experience leading large-scale optimization or transformation programs.
• Strong background in client engagement, solutioning, and pre-sales support.
• Proficiency with project and program management tools (Jira, Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; PMP or Agile certification is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Act as a Program Director and technical advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance on mainframe optimization, modernization, and transformation initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end program delivery, including planning, execution, governance, and stakeholder management across multiple concurrent engagements.
• Provide Project/Program Management for delivery of projects.
• Support pre-sales activities by contributing to solution design, scoping, proposal development, and client presentations.
• Develop and maintain program plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations using tools such as Jira, Asana, MS Project, and Smartsheet.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of technical solutions, including installation, testing, and implementation of mainframe systems and software.
• Drive continuous improvement across mainframe environments (z/OS, tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring, etc.) through automation, cost optimization, and performance tuning.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business value for non-technical stakeholders.
• Conduct post-project reviews and implement lessons learned to improve future engagements.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, industry best practices, and client-specific requirements.
• Supervise groups of projects and align program execution to long‑term business objectives.
• Build strong client relationships and establish trusted‑advisor status.
• Partner with assigned clients to confirm business requirements, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables.
• Manage clear, consistent communication across Ensono, client stakeholders, vendors, and suppliers.
• Serve as the customer advocate by coordinating with Ensono technical, build, and implementation teams to support seamless delivery.
• Participate in the pre‑sale cycle to define program governance and confirm executable delivery structure.
• Develop project plans aligned to contracted deliverables and provide guidance, direction, and issue resolution.
• Identify and manage cross‑functional programs involving multiple Ensono departments and client teams.
• Build resource planning and forecasting into program plans and oversee adherence to approved plans.
• Build and manage program P&L models and analyze revenue and profitability of major projects.

Kenntnisse

Program management

Client engagement

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jobbeschreibung

Ensono is seeking a Program Director– Mainframe Optimization & Delivery to lead strategic client engagements focused on mainframe modernization, program delivery, and pre-sales solutioning in a remote US-based role. You will guide complex programs, coordinate with sales, solution architects, and delivery teams, and drive value-driven outcomes.

You will oversee end-to-end delivery, governance, budgets, and resource planning while mentoring junior consultants and ensuring best practices across