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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mainframe Modernization Senior Manager - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,500.0 - $302,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Data Governance, IBM DB2, DevOps, Mainframes, Z/OS, Google Cloud, Code Restructuring, Microservices - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/046C4B59BFFF41219EAFE632165D9720/job/ ## About the Role * Minimum 8+ years of consulting experience including leadership of mainframe modernization or large-scale legacy transformation programs. * Minimum 8+ years of experience with mainframe technologies and modernization strategies (rehosting, reengineering, refactoring, re-platforming). * Minimum 8+ years of experience working with Mainframe Migration and Modernization partners and vendor ecosystems. * Demonstrated experience with microservices architecture, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines as modernization targets. * Bachelor's degree, or equivalent minimum 12 years' work experience. (Associate's Degree requires minimum 6 years' work experience.), * Strong leadership track record with demonstrated success managing large, geographically distributed teams on complex transformation programs. * In-depth knowledge of legacy mainframe platforms (IBM z/OS, CICS, DB2, COBOL, IMS) and their modernization pathways. * Hands-on familiarity with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) as modernization destinations. * Experience with DevOps toolchains (CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure-as-code) in a modernization context. * IBM, AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications relevant to mainframe modernization. * PMP, SAFe, or equivalent program management certification. ## Description As a Senior Manager in our Mainframe Modernization practice, you will lead high-impact transformation programs that modernize clients' mission-critical legacy mainframe environments. You will combine deep mainframe expertise with executive-level client engagement, strategic vision, and people leadership to guide cross-functional teams from assessment through go-live. This is a senior leadership role with direct accountability for delivery quality, client relationships, and practice growth., Strategic Leadership * Define the strategic direction for mainframe modernization programs in collaboration with client executives and internal stakeholders. * Develop comprehensive transformation roadmaps-covering rehosting, reengineering, refactoring, re-platforming, and hybrid approaches-that align with client business objectives and risk appetite. * Stay ahead of industry trends in mainframe modernization, cloud migration, and emerging technologies, applying new thinking to continuously elevate practice capabilities. Client Engagement & Advisory * Build and sustain trusted advisor relationships with C-level and senior client stakeholders across the engagement lifecycle. * Provide expert counsel on modernization strategies, clearly articulating business value, technical trade-offs, and risk. * Represent the practice in business development activities, contributing to proposals, client workshops, and industry events. Program & Delivery Management * Lead cross-functional teams-architects, developers, QA, and business analysts-in executing mainframe modernization projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards. * Establish and own the program governance framework, including reporting cadences, escalation paths, and change management protocols. * Identify and proactively mitigate risks across technical, operational, and organizational dimensions. * Ensure compliance with applicable security, regulatory, and data governance requirements throughout transformation programs. Solution Design * Partner with technical architects to design modernization solutions tailored to clients' unique environments and constraints. * Evaluate existing mainframe ecosystems, identify optimization opportunities, and propose migration architectures leveraging modern cloud-native patterns and DevOps practices. * Oversee quality assurance and validation processes to confirm that modernized systems meet performance, reliability, and functional requirements. People & Practice Development * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of modernization professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and innovation. * Define talent and capability development priorities for the practice, identifying skill gaps and sponsoring targeted growth initiatives. * Communicate complex technical and program status to both technical and non-technical audiences with clarity and confidence. 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