Project Manager - Mainframe Technologies Job
YASH Technologies is hiring a Project Manager in Pune to lead 24x7 production support and application development for IBM mainframe (z/OS) systems — running incident/problem/change management, full SDLC delivery, technical oversight, and modernization (DevOps, CI/CD) while managing distributed onsite/offshore teams. Core stack: COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, and batch scheduling tools.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong expertise in IBM Mainframe (z/OS)
- Proven experience in application support AND development
- Hands-on knowledge of COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ
- Experience with batch scheduling tools (Control-M, CA-7, etc.)
- Familiarity with performance tuning, debugging, and capacity planning
- Proven experience managing large, distributed teams
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to balance stability (support) and agility (development)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 13–15+ years of mainframe experience
- 5+ years in a managerial or lead role covering support and development
Nice to have
- ITIL, Agile, or IBM Mainframe certifications
Full description
YASH Technologies is a leading technology integrator specializing in helping clients reimagine operating models, enhance competitiveness, optimize costs, foster exceptional stakeholder experiences, and drive business transformation.
At YASH, we’re a cluster of the brightest stars working with cutting-edge technologies. Our purpose is anchored in a single truth – bringing real positive changes in an increasingly virtual world and it drives us beyond generational gaps and disruptions of the future.
We are looking forward to hire Project Management Professionals in the following areas :Job Responsibilities1. Production Support & Operations
- Own 24x7 production support for mainframe applications ensuring high availability and stability.
- Lead incident, problem, and change management for mainframe systems.
- Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and permanent fixes for recurring production issues.
- Ensure adherence to SLAs, OLAs, and operational KPIs.
- Oversee batch cycles, online processing, and interfaces with distributed systems.
- Coordinate with infrastructure teams for system upgrades and maintenance.
- Ensure robust disaster recovery (DR) planning, testing, and documentation.
2. Application Development & Enhancements
- Lead mainframe application development and enhancement initiatives.
- Manage full SDLC activities including requirements understanding, design, development, testing, and production deployment.
- Review and approve technical designs, coding standards, and architectures.
- Ensure high-quality deliverables through code reviews, testing strategies, and defect management.
- Support complex initiatives such as regulatory changes, business transformations, and performance improvements.
- Promote reuse, automation, and standardization across development teams.
3. Technical Oversight
- Provide technical leadership across mainframe technologies including:
- COBOL, PL/I, Assembler
- JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM
- MQ Series, Batch Scheduling Tools
- Oversee performance tuning, optimization, and scalability efforts.
- Ensure secure access management using RACF/ACF2/Top Secret.
- Guide application modernization, DevOps adoption, and integration with digital platforms.