Manager Mainframe Modernization Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Location
Hybrid from - Dallas, TX, Nashville, TN, Chicago, IL, NJ, Atlanta, GA
About the job you're considering
Capgemini is seeking a Hands-On Migration Architect (Mainframe to GCP) to lead enterprise-scale mainframe modernization and cloud migration initiatives on Google Cloud Platform, combining strategic architecture with deep technical execution.
As a senior architect, you will define target-state solutions, drive large-scale migration programs, and deliver secure, scalable, high-performance cloud architectures by leveraging expertise in mainframe technologies, GCP services, modernization patterns, and DevOps practices.
Your Role
The Hands-On Migration Architect - Mainframe to GCP is a senior technical leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-scale mainframe modernization and cloud migration initiatives on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
This role blends strategic architecture leadership with deep hands-on expertise across:

• Mainframe technologies
• Cloud platforms (GCP)
• Application modernization
• Data migration
• Automation & DevOps

Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Strategy

• Define and lead target-state architectures for migrating legacy mainframe systems to hybrid or cloud-native GCP environments
• Design scalable, resilient, and secure architectures integrating mainframe workloads with GCP services
• Define GCP landing zones, including:
  • Security frameworks
  • IAM models
  • Networking design
  • Governance policies
  • High Availability (HA) / Disaster Recovery (DR)

Migration & Modernization Execution

• Architect and execute dual-run / parallel testing strategies to:
  • Ensure data consistency
  • Validate transaction parity
  • Benchmark performance
• Lead end-to-end migration programs from mainframe to GCP
• Design event-driven and API-led integration patterns between legacy and modern systems

Engineering & Platform Enablement

• Implement DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks
• Drive platform engineering practices for modernization programs
• Build data and telemetry solutions using:
  • Pub/Sub
  • BigQuery
  • Cloud Storage
  • GKE

Security, Compliance & Governance
Ensure:

• Cloud security best practices
• Identity and access management (IAM)
• Encryption and auditability
• Regulatory compliance across workloads

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
• Lead enterprise modernization strategy discussions
• Provide technical leadership across large-scale transformation programs

Required Technical Expertise
Mainframe Technologies

• z/OS
• COBOL
• PL/I
• JCL
• CICS
• IMS
• DB2
• VSAM

Cloud & Modern Architecture
Strong experience in:

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architecture and services
• Application modernization strategies
• Hybrid cloud integrations
• Event-driven architectures
• DevOps and CI/CD automation
• Cloud security and governance

Experience Requirements

• 12+ years in enterprise application/platform architecture
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in:
  • Mainframe modernization
  • Legacy transformation programs
• Proven experience in leading large-scale mainframe-to-cloud migration initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile
A highly experienced architect who:

• Possesses deep mainframe modernization expertise
• Demonstrates strong cloud architecture and migration execution capability
• Has proven ability in stakeholder management and leadership
• Can drive end-to-end transformation of legacy systems to GCP-based modern platforms

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The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $82,082 to $193,440
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• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

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