Remote Program Director: Mainframe Optimization & Delivery

Ensono; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 135.000 - 205.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Health plan options

401k with company match

Education Reimbursement

Family Forming Benefit

Paid childbearing and paternal leave

Sabbatical leave

Wellness program

Flexible work schedule

Zusammenfassung

Ensono is seeking a Program Director for Mainframe Optimization & Delivery to guide strategic client engagements in the United States. You will lead modernization initiatives, optimize programs, and coordinate with Sales, Solution Architects, and Delivery teams to define roadmaps and drive successful execution.

You will manage end-to-end delivery, mentor junior consultants, and ensure governance, budgeting, and stakeholder alignment across complex engagements while translating technical concepts

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.

Kenntnisse

Experience

Mainframe knowledge

Leadership

Pre-sales

PM tools

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering)

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jobbeschreibung

Ensono is seeking a Program Director for Mainframe Optimization & Delivery to guide strategic client engagements in the United States. You will lead modernization initiatives, optimize programs, and coordinate with Sales, Solution Architects, and Delivery teams to define roadmaps and drive successful execution.

You will manage end-to-end delivery, mentor junior consultants, and ensure governance, budgeting, and stakeholder alignment across complex engagements while translating technical concepts