Remote Program Director: Mainframe Optimization & Delivery

Ensono; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

401k with company match

Health plan options

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Program Director for Mainframe Optimization & Delivery to lead strategic client engagements, guiding modernization efforts and program delivery across multiple initiatives.

You will act as a trusted advisor, collaborating with Sales, Solution Architects, and Delivery teams to shape solutions, define roadmaps, and ensure successful execution of complex mainframe programs on a global scale.

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.

Skills

Program management

Mainframe technologies

Client engagement

Pre-sales support

Communication skills

PMP/Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

PMP or Agile certification (bonus)

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Program Director for Mainframe Optimization & Delivery to lead strategic client engagements, guiding modernization efforts and program delivery across multiple initiatives.

You will act as a trusted advisor, collaborating with Sales, Solution Architects, and Delivery teams to shape solutions, define roadmaps, and ensure successful execution of complex mainframe programs on a global scale.