Mainframe Scheduler

Summary of Role:  This position is for a Professional Services Consultant within the HCL Software Mainframe Practice.  The primary objective is to deliver professional services towards the Migration of IBM z Workload Scheduler product  The role involves providing expert consultancy, managing migration and implementation projects from inception to completion, and collaborating with internal HCL teams and clients. Role, Characteristics, and Responsibilities:  Adopts a solution-oriented and consultative approach for project identification, progression, implementation, and closure at customer sites.  Provides proactive technical support to customers and takes ownership of technical issue resolution during projects.  Translates customer needs into software requirements and participates in development within company products.  Engages in software program research, design, implementation, and management, including testing new programs, identifying areas for improvement in existing programs, and producing efficient, quality code in adherence to standard processes.  Collaborates with other developers to leverage strategic assets.  Delivers billable consulting work, with performance measured by billable utilization rate.  Demonstrates strong, adaptable communication skills, excellent presentation abilities, and an awareness of when influencing or negotiation skills are required.  Responsible for developing accurate and concise project documentation.  Possesses an improvement-focused approach, recommending enhancements to processes and tools.  Leads technical engagements and is recognized as an expert in the field.  Exhibits flexibility to ensure projects are completed within scope and on time.  May require travel to customer sites.  Supports the pre-sales cycle by providing infrastructure consultancy, including audits and assessments.  Maintain a continuous passion for the role and a desire to learn about evolving technology and solutions. Required Experience:  Minimum of 10 years of experience in delivery and software development.  At least 4 to 5 years of experience in the workload automation domain with products such as IBM z IWS, BMC Control-M, CA-ESP, or CA-7. Key Skills:  Language Proficiency: Proficient in English.  Workload Scheduler: In-depth knowledge of leading Mainframe scheduling tools (e.g., z IWS, BMC Control-M, CA-ESP, CA-7).  Workload Manager Principles: Understanding of Service Classes and Resource Affinity Scheduling (SCHENV).  Workload Automation Operation/Administration: Several years of experience as an Operator/Administrator of a workload automation product, particularly in large enterprise environments.  Experience with console automation products (e.g., System Automation, AF/Oper, OPSMVS, Solve).  Understanding of consoles and operator commands.  Mainframe High-Level Languages:  JCL  Programming with ISPF Services  Assembler  Mainframe build tools, development environment, and methodologies.  Scripting/programming knowledge (REXX, CLIST, ISPF Edit Macros).  Experience developing ISPF-based tools and applications.  Mainframe Workflow Tools: Familiarity with mainframe workflow tools.  z/OS Platform Skills: Proficient in JES, JCL, DFSMS, File structures (e.g., VSAM), and security (e.g., RACF).  Mainframe Database: Experience with mainframe database engines, SQL, and tools (DB2 preferred).  Additional Skills (Appreciated):  Java programming or other scripting languages.  Distributed OS skills (Windows, UNIX, Linux, Cloud). Products:  Primary focus on IBM IWS (Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS) or general Automation Software products. Travel:  Travel required as dictated by customer and project needs.