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Redef Corp

Mainframe Systems Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Mainframe Systems Manager * Position Type: Full-time * Location: New York, NY Please check the ... Manage hardware/software upgrades and infrastructure projects * Coordinate with vendors and ...

Brilliant Infotech Inc

Mainframe Analyst

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$45 - $48/hr

We are looking for a Mainframe Analyst to analyze, maintain, and enhance existing mainframe ... Work under the supervision of the AOC Project Manager or designated IT representative Required: * 4 ...

Syntricate Technologies

Mainframe Zos

Columbus, OH · On-site

$47.25 - $60.75/hr

Job Summary : Syntricate Technologies is seeking a Mainframe Zos professional with a deep ... project management services. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a ...

CNC Consulting

Mainframe Systems Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$180K/yr

Onsite Project @ NYC Duration: Fulltime Salary: up to $180K/year 's Holder can apply. The NYC seeking a Mainframe Systems Manager to oversee the mainframe systems team, manage workload distribution ...

Info Way Solutions

mainframe developer to cloud

Fremont, CA · On-site

$53.75 - $69.25/hr

... project management for application delivery • Identifying suitable tools for application ... Required : • Senior mainframe expert who can do transfer from mainframe to cloud • Motivated to ...

Syntricate Technologies

Mainframe IMS Admin

Plano, TX · On-site

Syntricate Technologies is seeking a Mainframe IMS Admin to join their team in Plano, TX. The role ... project management services. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a ...

System One

Mainframe Architect

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Mainframe Architect 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week) Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Strongsville ... Project & time management * Ability to influence stakeholders Education & Experience * Bachelor ...

Syntricate Technologies

Mainframe Prod Support

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$47.75 - $61.25/hr

Syntricate Technologies is seeking a Mainframe Prod Support professional. This role involves ... project management services. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a ...

System One

Mainframe Architect

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Mainframe Architect 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week) Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Strongsville ... Project & time management * Ability to influence stakeholders Education & Experience * Bachelor ...

Syntricate Technologies

Mainframe Engineer

Merrimack, NH · On-site

$50.25 - $64.50/hr

Syntricate Technologies is a company seeking a Mainframe Engineer with extensive experience in ... project management services. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a ...

System One

Mainframe Architect

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Mainframe Architect 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week) Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Strongsville ... Project & time management * Ability to influence stakeholders Education & Experience * Bachelor ...

Programmers.io

NY · On-site

$48.25 - $62/hr

Ability to lead a project independently end-to-end * Coordination with external teams and vendors ... Stakeholder management and technical leadership * Technical Leadership * Technically lead a ...

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System One

Mainframe Architect

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Mainframe Architect 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week) Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Strongsville ... Project & time management * Ability to influence stakeholders Education & Experience * Bachelor ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Project Manager

Malvern, PA · On-site

Manage WG's modernization roadmap for migrating applications to the cloud and reducing data center and mainframe footprint. * Oversee technology projects, develop project plans, and monitor progress.

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How much do mainframe project manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for mainframe project manager in the United States is $53.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.12 and $60.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mainframe project manager?

Mainframe Project Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing projects that involve mainframe computer systems, which are large, powerful computers used by organizations for critical applications such as bulk data processing. Their duties include planning, executing, and closing projects, managing teams, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring that mainframe upgrades, migrations, or maintenance tasks are completed on time and within budget. They often need to understand both technical mainframe environments and project management methodologies. Mainframe Project Managers play a crucial role in maintaining the reliability and performance of essential business operations.

What are some common challenges mainframe project managers face when coordinating cross-functional teams?

Mainframe Project Managers often coordinate teams that include both legacy mainframe specialists and newer IT professionals, which can present challenges in aligning communication styles and technical understanding. Managing dependencies between mainframe and distributed systems typically requires careful planning to avoid integration issues and delays. Additionally, balancing the need for system stability with the push for modernization or agile practices can be complex. Successful Mainframe Project Managers foster collaboration, facilitate knowledge sharing, and ensure clear documentation to keep projects on track.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mainframe project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mainframe Project Manager, you need expertise in project management methodologies, mainframe architecture, and legacy system integration, often supported by a relevant degree and PMP certification. Familiarity with tools such as IBM z/OS, JCL, COBOL, and project management software like MS Project or Jira is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help drive cross-functional teams and manage complex, high-stakes projects. These skills ensure successful project delivery, seamless system upgrades, and minimal business disruption in organizations reliant on mainframe technology.

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

AspectMainframe Project ManagerMainframe Systems Analyst
Required CredentialsProject management certifications (PMP), relevant IT experienceIT or computer science degree, technical certifications (e.g., IBM certifications)
Work EnvironmentProject teams, client meetings, planning sessionsSystem analysis, coding, troubleshooting in mainframe environments
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, government agencies, large corporationsIT departments within similar industries, mainframe service providers
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding project management roles in mainframe projectsTechnical analysis and system optimization in mainframe systems

The Mainframe Project Manager focuses on overseeing mainframe projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely delivery. In contrast, the Mainframe Systems Analyst handles technical analysis, system design, and troubleshooting. Both roles are essential in mainframe environments but serve different functions within IT operations.

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Infographic showing various Mainframe Project Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,026 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Project Manager

Austin, TX • On-site

Texas State Library and Archives Commision
Libraries and Archives • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Texas State Library and Archives Commisionexternal

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Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Title: Technical Project Manager
Client Name : Texas Rail Road Commissions
Location : Austin, TX (Remote)
Duration : Long Term Contract
The Candidate will lead cross-functional teams through the execution of complex technical Reports and Extracts-related projects, including those primarily from the Mainframe Transformation initiative. We're seeking a Technical Project Manager with deep experience delivering enterprise reporting and analytics solutions. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle-requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment of dashboards, ETL pipelines, and reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, SSRS). You'll partner closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and QA to translate reporting needs into scalable technical solutions, ensuring on-time delivery and data quality.
The Candidate will be responsible for delivering multiple Reports and Extracts-related projects on schedule and within approved scope by applying project management best practices, ensuring scope alignment, managing stakeholder expectations, and tracking project risks and issues. The ideal candidate will have technical acumen to understand architecture and integration efforts from multiple database technologies and provide oversight across SDLC phases of report and extract development using Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
    • Project Planning & Execution
      • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations for reporting initiatives.
      • Define clear milestones: requirements sign-off, data mapping, ETL or ELT build, report development, quality testing, and production cutover.

    • Requirements & Stakeholder Management
      • Facilitate workshops with business units to elicit reporting requirements and KPI definitions.
      • Document functional specifications, data mapping for source and target, data dictionaries, including data quality and data integrity within the acceptance criteria; manage change control when scope shifts.
      • Engage with cross-functional teams, including quality, to ensure alignment of requirements and DW, DL, and ODS systems design.
      • Develop a deep understanding of the RRC DW, DL, and ODS systems processes and operational challenges.
      • Experience initiating and completing business intelligence (BI) reports and dashboards, data warehousing and/or analytical projects with minimal guidance
      • Simplify complex issues and deliver clear and concise information to all level of technical and business users within RRC.
      • Negotiate with business users to define project scope for development and deployment of new reports and extracts, from the pre-determined mainframe reports and extract scope. Schedule and deliverables must follow a strict path as it must be coordinated with other efforts. The estimation of technical efforts and identification of risks must be known and tracked for each effort.
      • Foster and maintain strong relationships with business users and IT Technical staff.
    • Technical Oversight
      • Coordinate with data architects and engineers on ETL design (IDMC, SQL, SSIS, SSRS, Azure Data Factory, Mulesoft, GoAnywhere, and the Scheduling Tool) and data modeling (snowflake/star schemas, Slowly Changing Dimensions, Normalizations, cubes, dashboards, etc.).
      • Oversee report/dashboard development in Power BI, and possibly SSRS, ensuring performance tuning and security (row-level).
      • Experience in Enterprise Datawarehouse, Data Lake, Datamart, ODS, Normalization, VSAM files.
      • Work with stakeholders to build and lead a high-quality BI and Data Warehousing team, designing it to scale
      • Manage data warehouse plans, drive data quality, and ensure operational efficiency is maintained when new reports are developed
      • Drive efficiency and speed, project management leadership, and a vision for how BI can proactively improve
      • Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Cross functional interface for Data collection and Analysis critical for moving Reports and Extract off of the RRC mainframe
      • Design, build, and launch new BI reports and pipelines in production; Deliver high-impact dashboards and data visualizations
      • Responsible for ensuring all department and RRC driven Reporting requirements are completed within SLA, while identifying any improvements in the data governance and report-related processes in place
      • Work with large and complex data sets to solve a wide array of challenging problems
      • Experience with data querying languages (e.g. SQL), ETL Tools (IDMC), Reporting Tools (PowerBI, OBIEE) and development experience in at least one object-oriented language (Python, Java, etc.)
    • Quality Assurance & Deployment
      • Establish test plans for data accuracy, performance, and user acceptance.
      • Manage release pipelines using CI/CD (e.g., Azure DevOps), coordinate cutover, and PM support hypercare for 30 days post go-live.
    • Risk & Issue Management
      • Identify project risks (data latency, source system changes, user training) and drive mitigation strategies.
      • Provide regular status updates and escalations to leadership and governance forums.
    • Continuous Improvement
      • Develop best-practices playbooks for reporting governance, version control, and documentation.
      • Facilitate post-project retrospectives to capture lessons learned and optimize future delivery.

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