Technical dept project manager

United Software Group Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Government IT Services is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead initiatives for mainframe retirement and technical debt remediation. This remote opportunity prioritizes career growth, allowing professionals to engage in impactful projects essential for state infrastructure modernization.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Opportunity for career advancement

Engagement in meaningful projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the retirement of Mainframe Technologies as a Project Manager.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT project management.
• At least 5 years in software development or IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical debt remediation initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional teams and vendors to migrate applications off COBOL, DB2, and ADABAS.
• Track project timelines, costs, risks, and deliverables while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Communication

Job description

Employer Industry: Government IT Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Remote work flexibility within the state of North Dakota
- Engage in meaningful projects that contribute to state infrastructure modernization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to create impactful solutions
- Competitive compensation for experienced professionals in project management

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical debt remediation and mainframe retirement initiatives
- Manage cross-functional teams and vendors to migrate applications off COBOL, DB2, and ADABAS-based systems
- Partner with IT, business stakeholders, and oversight project managers to ensure operational efficiency and strategic alignment
- Track project timelines, costs, risks, and deliverables while ensuring compliance and quality assurance
- Oversee the retirement of legacy applications hosted on IBM Z-Series

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Proven experience managing the retirement of Mainframe Technologies as a Project Manager (e.g., COBOL, DB2, ADABAS)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in IT project management
- At least 5 years in software development, systems architecture, or IT infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies
- Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and risk management skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in State Government IT projects, especially in mainframe decommissioning
- Certifications such as ScrumMaster or GIAC Project Manager
- Previous experience specifically as a PM for the retirement of Mainframe Technologies

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