Strategic Mainframe Migration Program Lead

HCL Technologies Limited; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive end-to-end mainframe migration initiatives, coordinating z/OS, COBOL, and DB2 migrations with client and IBM teams. The role requires leading cross-functional groups, managing plans and risks, and ensuring timely milestones.

The candidate will emphasize strong leadership, strategic thinking, and clear communication, overseeing testing, validation, and post-migration support while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large migration projects involving mainframe environments.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across client and IBM deployments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mainframe migration projects (z/OS, COBOL, DB2).
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party service providers.
• Maintain documentation, milestones, KPIs and risk management.
• Provide status reports to executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Mainframe expertise

z/OS

COBOL

DB2

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive end-to-end mainframe migration initiatives, coordinating z/OS, COBOL, and DB2 migrations with client and IBM teams. The role requires leading cross-functional groups, managing plans and risks, and ensuring timely milestones.

The candidate will emphasize strong leadership, strategic thinking, and clear communication, overseeing testing, validation, and post-migration support while maintaining thorough documentation.