Project Manager – z/OS Mainframe

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – z/OS Mainframe to lead and deliver complex infrastructure and application projects within IBM mainframe environments. This role demands deep technical understanding of z/OS systems and strong project leadership capabilities to manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure timely execution of upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise in mainframe technologies, governance frameworks like ITIL, and project management tools, while driving modernization efforts and operational excellence across the mainframe landscape.

Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end delivery of mainframe infrastructure and application projects

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, risk registers, and status reports

Coordinate with system programmers, storage, networking, application, and security teams

Manage change control processes aligned with ITIL and organizational governance

Plan and execute z/OS upgrades, IPLs, PTF rollouts, and maintenance activities

Oversee disaster recovery drills and ensure compliance with RTO/RPO objectives

Act as liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders

Track vendor deliverables, SLAs, and license renewals for IBM and ISV products

Facilitate CAB (Change Advisory Board) approvals and manage cross-team dependencies

Drive process improvements and identify opportunities for mainframe optimization

Your future at Kyndryl
There are lots of opportunities to gain certification and qualifications on the job, and you’ll continuously grow as a Cloud Hyperscaler. Many of our Infrastructure Specialists are on a path toward becoming either an Architect or Distinguished Engineer, and there are opportunities at every skill level to grow in either of these directions.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Experience:

Minimum 10+ years of experience in handling modernization or migration projects

Proven experience as a Project Manager in enterprise IT environments, preferably with IBM z/OS mainframe projects

Experience in change, release, and incident management in mainframe contexts

Familiarity with disaster recovery solutions (e.g., GDPS, storage replication)

Proficiency in project management tools: MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Clarity PPM

Exposure to z/OSMF, Zowe CLI, or mainframe DevOps integrations

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (mandatory)

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience:

Proven experience as a Project Manager in enterprise IT environments, preferably with IBM z/OS mainframe projects

Strong understanding of z/OS concepts: LPARs, JES2/JES3, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL, SMP/E, RACF

Working knowledge of DFSMS, WLM, RMF, and performance monitoring tools (OMEGAMON, MainView – awareness level acceptable)

Knowledge of ITIL v4 practices and governance processes

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage onshore/offshore and cross-functional teams

Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or ITIL v4

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.