Remote Program Director: Mainframe Optimization & Delivery

Ensono; Dover (DE); Remote; USD 135,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

Three health plan options

401k with company match

Education Reimbursement or Student/Ll

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Program Director for Mainframe Optimization & Delivery to lead strategic client engagements across mainframe modernization, optimization, and program delivery. You will guide complex projects, shape solutions with Sales and Solution Architects, and ensure successful execution across multiple concurrent engagements.

The role requires a deep technical background with consultative leadership, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to translate technical concepts into

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).
• Bonus: experience in managed services or hybrid IT environments.
• Familiarity with cloud integration and modernization strategies for legacy systems.

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.
• 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 (where applicable) to define program governance, interpret contractual deliverables, and confirm that the proposed delivery structure is executable.
• Work with project teams to 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, regardless of location.
• Build resource planning and forecasting into program plans and oversee adherence to approved plans.
• Build and manage program P&L models using non-recurring revenue, monthly recurring revenue, capital expenditures, and program costs.
• Analyze revenue, profitability, and the financial performance of major projects; help resolve billing and accounts receivable issues.
• Identify, track, and maintain milestones and deliverables across the overall program and related projects.
• Manage the program delivery cycle by setting clear expectations and ensuring consistent adherence to them.
• Monitor scope and ensure variances or scope creep are documented and managed through change‑control processes.
• Act as a change agent and reinforce adherence to change‑management protocols.
• Lead status meetings covering deliverables, priorities, issues, risks, and outstanding concerns.
• Produce and maintain monthly and quarterly reporting on deliverable status and program performance.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly stakeholder meetings between the client and Ensono.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing client programs.

Skills

Mainframe technologies

Client engagement

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Program Director for Mainframe Optimization & Delivery to lead strategic client engagements across mainframe modernization, optimization, and program delivery. You will guide complex projects, shape solutions with Sales and Solution Architects, and ensure successful execution across multiple concurrent engagements.

The role requires a deep technical background with consultative leadership, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to translate technical concepts into