Senior Delivery Lead, Mainframe Modernization

Rocket Software, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Software, Inc. is seeking a Senior Enterprise Engagement Manager to own delivery of complex mainframe modernization engagements from assessment through migration, cutover and stabilization.

You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk with independence, while guiding teams and external partners. This role requires 8+ years of delivery experience, strong stakeholder facilitation, excellent written reporting and tight collaboration with customers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience delivering technology projects, including vendor-side or consulting delivery to external customers.
• End-to-end ownership of engagements — initiation through closeout — with accountability for scope, schedule, cost and quality.
• Experience delivering software implementation or systems integration work in complex, production-critical customer environments.
• Experience delivering under both Fixed Price and Time & Materials commercial models, and understanding of the delivery discipline each requires.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned engagements end to end — plan, organize and execute delivery for assigned customers with autonomy.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource forecasts and cost performance; manage change control.
• Communicate progress, risks, dependencies and next steps to technical and business stakeholders.
• Coach and review work produced by less experienced project managers and contribute to standardization of PM processes across teams.

Skills

Stakeholder facilitation

Delivery leadership

Written reporting

Customer communication

Education

University degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Rocket Software, Inc. is seeking a Senior Enterprise Engagement Manager to own delivery of complex mainframe modernization engagements from assessment through migration, cutover and stabilization.

You will manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk with independence, while guiding teams and external partners. This role requires 8+ years of delivery experience, strong stakeholder facilitation, excellent written reporting and tight collaboration with customers.