Remote Program Director: Mainframe Optimization

Ensono; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 135,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Health plan options

401k with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Program Director for Mainframe Optimization & Delivery, Remote in the United States. You’ll lead strategic client engagements, guiding mainframe modernization and transformation programs while collaborating with Sales, Solution Architects, and Delivery teams.

The role requires deep mainframe expertise, leadership in large-scale programs, and excellent stakeholder communication. Relevant certifications and a track record in pre‑sales support are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Program management

Mainframe knowledge

Client engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering (PMP/Agile a plus)

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Program Director for Mainframe Optimization & Delivery, Remote in the United States. You’ll lead strategic client engagements, guiding mainframe modernization and transformation programs while collaborating with Sales, Solution Architects, and Delivery teams.

The role requires deep mainframe expertise, leadership in large-scale programs, and excellent stakeholder communication. Relevant certifications and a track record in pre‑sales support are highly valued.