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Mainframe Migration Manager Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Senior Customer Solutions Engineer

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$105K - $141K/yr

... Management, etc. * Experience developing, deploying, and tuning data modernization solution for mainframe such as IMS/DB, IDMS, ADABAS and VSAM data migration * Experience with implementing and ...

Mainframe Migration Manager information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Mainframe Migration Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mainframe Migration Manager, you need expertise in mainframe systems, migration methodologies, and project management, typically backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like IBM z/OS, migration automation platforms, and certifications such as PMP or AWS Migration are often required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills set top candidates apart. These skills ensure seamless migration processes, minimize downtime, and maintain business continuity during complex transition projects.

What does a Mainframe Migration Manager do?

A Mainframe Migration Manager oversees the transition of legacy mainframe systems to modern computing environments, such as cloud platforms or distributed architectures. They are responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing migration projects, ensuring that data and applications are securely and efficiently transferred. These managers work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and vendors to minimize risks, resolve challenges, and ensure business continuity throughout the migration process.

What is the difference between Mainframe Migration Manager vs Mainframe Systems Analyst?

AspectMainframe Migration ManagerMainframe Systems Analyst
CredentialsIT certifications, project management experienceIT certifications, systems analysis certifications
Work EnvironmentProject teams, migration planning, cross-department collaborationSystem analysis, troubleshooting, application support
Industry UsageData center migrations, IT modernization projectsApplication development, system maintenance
Search & Comparison IntentMigration planning, project management rolesSystem analysis, application support roles

The Mainframe Migration Manager focuses on planning and executing mainframe system migrations, coordinating teams, and managing project timelines. In contrast, the Mainframe Systems Analyst primarily analyzes existing mainframe systems, troubleshoots issues, and supports application maintenance. While both roles require technical knowledge of mainframe environments, the Migration Manager emphasizes project management and migration strategies, whereas the Systems Analyst concentrates on system analysis and support tasks.

What are some common challenges faced by Mainframe Migration Managers during legacy system transitions?

Mainframe Migration Managers often encounter challenges such as ensuring data integrity during transfers, minimizing downtime to avoid business disruption, and managing compatibility issues between old and new systems. Coordinating efforts across cross-functional teams—including developers, QA, and business stakeholders—requires strong communication and project management skills. Additionally, adapting to evolving project requirements and addressing resistance to change among end-users are frequent aspects of the role, making flexibility and stakeholder engagement crucial for successful migrations.
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Principal Customer Solutions Engineer

Principal Customer Solutions Engineer

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Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Job Description Summary:

The Customer Solutions Engineer a highly skilled Mainframe Modernization Senior Consultant to provide technical support and/or leadership in the creation and delivery of technology solutions designed to support our Customers' Digital Transformation
The ideal candidate will possess deep technical skill and relevant project experience in at least one of the following focus areas:

Requirements:

  • Provide services to customers (75%)

  • Works on complex project scope with minimal direction from with Customer/SI nominated representatives to accomplish assigned tasks.

  • Contributes to design for specific deliverables and assists in the deployment Rocket products

  • Contribute to implement new solutions under the direction of Delivery Architects

  • Create proof of concept / proof of value technology analysis and pilots.

  • Conduct external and internal technical presentations/trainings to peer groups.

  • Uses and contributes to technical forums within the Rocket AMC environment and local professional communities and technical user groups.

  • Applies own subject matter knowledge to solve a variety of common technical issues.

  • Exercises independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action

  • Participates as part of a team and maintains good relationships with team members and customers.


Team Leadership (25%)

  • Ultimately accountable for Technical solution implementation for project.

  • Leads a team and communicates project status and risks to all project stakeholders on behalf of the team.

  • Use technical experience to give customer sound technical advice.

  • Responsible for knowing the Architecture, versions, and requirements.

  • Responsible for determining appropriate technical resource requirements for project completion. Works with PM to request resources.

  • Coordinating with PM on technical communication to customer, any new requirements or changes in scope and impacts to delivering the technical solution.

  • Determine if change is a product defect or enhancement before communicating to customer.

  • Responsible for estimating new requirements of Project and gaining Architect or Manager approval.

  • Conducting or assigning code reviews.


Expected Qualification and Soft Skills

  • 5-7 years of relevant technical experience

  • Excellent communication / customer service skills / confident telephone manner

  • Proactive and able to work under pressure

  • Experience in complex IT project implementations, customizations and or maintenance

  • Must have an analytical mind set to analyse test result and facilitate defect resolution

  • Organized and methodical, dealing with numerous tasks.

  • Fluent in written and verbal English.

Requested Technical skills

  • Technical skills to include two or more of the following:

  • IBM Enterprise COBOL or PLI programming experience

  • System level experience of IBM CICS; IMS and JCL

  • Relational databases, such as IBM DB2/UDB, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server; PostgreSQL

  • Windows operating system

  • Linux/UNIX operating system

  • Knowledge of major Cloud Provider infrastructure and technologies, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Cloud Foundry, Docker / Kubernetes

Desired Project Experience

  • A practical experience of mainframe application modernization project is highly desirable. For example:

  • Experience with tools and methodologies used to migrate mainframe workloads via hardware/middleware emulation, automated code conversion, and re-platforming.

  • Experience with COBOL modernization and porting application code across platforms.

  • Familiarity with agile engineering practices like Test Automation, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), DevOps, and Test Data Management, etc.

  • Experience developing, deploying, and tuning data modernization solution for mainframe such as IMS/DB, IDMS, ADABAS and VSAM data migration

  • Experience with implementing and operating DevOps and Agile tools/platforms across some part of the development lifecycle

  • Experience configuring automation pipelines in GitHub, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins or similar tools

Other Preferred Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

  • Rocket COBOL based products - Enterprise Developer, Visual COBOL, Enterprise Server, Server Express, Net Express

  • Any additional mainframe language or environment, such as REXX; Assembler; Natural; Adabas; ...

  • Relevant Business and IT Architecture Certifications such as, AWS Solution Architect Professional, Microsoft AZURE Solution Architect, Google Cloud Certification; Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) etc.

  • Proficient in another EU language

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What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:

  • Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time
  • Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents
  • Life and disability coverage
  • Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions
  • Monthly student debt benefit program
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities
  • Leadership and skills training opportunities

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!


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About Rocket Software

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Thousands of companies around the world depend on Rocket to solve their most challenging business problems by helping them run their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data, as well as extending the value of these assets to take advantage of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and other future innovations. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands interact with every day. At Rocket, software has always been about people--not just ones and zeroes. We're people solving problems for other people, and we strive to treat our customers, partners, and fellow Rocketeers with humanity.

Industry

It services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Waltham, MA, US

Year founded

1990

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