Mainframe Scheduler

Summary of Role: This position is for a Professional Services Consultant within the HCL Software MainframePractice. The primary objective is to deliver professional services towards the Migration of IBM zWorkload Scheduler product The role involves providing expert consultancy, managing migration and implementationprojects 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 issueresolution during projects. Translates customer needs into software requirements and participates in developmentwithin company products. Engages in software program research, design, implementation, and management, includingtesting new programs, identifying areas for improvement in existing programs, andproducing 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, andan 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 processesand 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 andassessments. Maintain a continuous passion for the role and a desire to learn about evolving technologyand 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 asIBM 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 AffinityScheduling (SCHENV). Workload Automation Operation/Administration: Several years of experience as anOperator/Administrator of a workload automation product, particularly in large enterpriseenvironments. 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), andsecurity (e.g., RACF). Mainframe Database: Experience with mainframe database engines, SQL, and tools (DB2preferred). 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 AutomationSoftware products.Travel: Travel required as dictated by customer and project needs.