Senior Mainframe Project Manager – DB2 & COBOL

Expedite Talent Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedite Talent Solutions is seeking a seasoned project manager with deep experience in mainframe environments. The role involves developing and maintaining COBOL-based applications, designing JCL batch jobs, and working with DB2 databases for storage and performance tuning.

The candidate will also develop and support CICS online programs and manage VSAM files for data handling, while analyzing business requirements to provide techno-functional solutions within a mainframe context.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mainframe environments.
• Proficiency with COBOL, JCL, and DB2 in production settings.
• Experience with CICS online programs and VSAM data files.
• Familiarity with ITSM processes and production support workflows.
• Domain knowledge in Fund Accounting or Security Lending is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead mainframe projects and coordinate COBOL/JCL/DB2 tasks.
• Design, optimize, and maintain batch jobs with JCL for scheduling.
• Ensure timely production support and adherence to ITSM processes.

Skills

Mainframe

JCL

COBOL

DB2

VSAM

CICS

Production Support

Fund Accounting

Security Lending

ITSM

Job description

Expedite Talent Solutions is seeking a seasoned project manager with deep experience in mainframe environments. The role involves developing and maintaining COBOL-based applications, designing JCL batch jobs, and working with DB2 databases for storage and performance tuning.

The candidate will also develop and support CICS online programs and manage VSAM files for data handling, while analyzing business requirements to provide techno-functional solutions within a mainframe context.