Remote Program Director: Mainframe Modernization & Delivery

Ensono; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 135,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Health plan options

401k with company match

Dental, vision, disability and life保险

Education Reimbursement

Parental leave

Student Loan Assistance or 529

Sabbatical leave

Wellness program

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Program Director for Mainframe Optimization & Delivery. You will lead strategic engagements focused on modernizing legacy environments, improving operational efficiency, and delivering high-impact programs.

You will guide clients through complex technical decisions, collaborating with Sales, Solution Architects, and Delivery teams to shape solutions, define roadmaps, and ensure successful execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology consulting, program management, or enterprise IT delivery.
• Deep understanding of mainframe technologies (z/OS, scheduling, tape management).
• Proven experience leading large-scale optimization/transformation programs.
• Strong client engagement, solutioning, and pre-sales support.
• Proficiency with project/program management tools (Jira, Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Program Director and advisor on mainframe optimization and transformation initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end program delivery, including planning, execution, governance, and stakeholder management.
• Provide project/program management for delivery of projects.
• Support pre-sales activities with solution design, scoping, and client presentations.
• Develop and maintain program plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of technical solutions.

Skills

Technology consulting

Program management

Client engagement

Pre-sales support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

PMP or Agile certification (plus)

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Program Director for Mainframe Optimization & Delivery. You will lead strategic engagements focused on modernizing legacy environments, improving operational efficiency, and delivering high-impact programs.

You will guide clients through complex technical decisions, collaborating with Sales, Solution Architects, and Delivery teams to shape solutions, define roadmaps, and ensure successful execution.