Deployment Lead - Mainframe Modernization

• Collaborate with project teams to manage interdependencies, ensure alignment between all deployment-related activities, and monitor and control progress through the deployment plan.
• Create detailed reports on deployment planning progress and present findings to stakeholders
• Foster a collaborative environment by encouraging open communication among project team
• Identify potential risks in the deployment process and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop strategies to enhance deployment efficiency and effectiveness
• Identify cross dependencies across workstreams and plan deployment strategies
• Analyze current batch schedules and identify downtime for cutover window.
• Coordinate the execution of the End-to-End cutover plan and track progress
• Facilitate cutover check points, communicate cutover status at regular intervals to stakeholders
• Track and coordinate issue resolution, and Interface with project leadership for escalations and key decisions
• Coordinate the execution of the End-to-End cutover plan and track progress

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as project manager or delivery lead in complex engagements with a solid understanding of managing a migration to cloud, demonstrated ability for detailed planning, and solid understanding of risk management techniques.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience working on mainframe optimization or mainframe modernization programs
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Deployment Countdown & large scale Cutover Execution
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience, * Proficiency in Data Migration , File migration and Pre cut over (Dry Runs) is desired.

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Cleveland $87,400 to $213,000

Colorado $94,400 to $230,000

District of Columbia $100,500 to $245,000

Illinois $87,400 to $230,000

Maryland $94,400 to $230,000

Massachusetts $94,400 to $245,000

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