Mainframe Technical Manager
Lincolnshire, IL

Job Description

Our story starts with a simple universal truth: Every business is a people business. Our people are our greatest assets at Alight Solutions because People Matter! We strive for Excellence Every Day by collaborating with our clients and colleagues. At Alight, we Think Forward and we Act Now to shape the future of work and life for organizations, people and their families!

Alight has 25 years of industry experience. Our success is fueled by the expertise of our people, and the strength of our proprietary and partner technology. Come join the leading technology-enabled HR and benefits service provider. Be Real with Alight and help us reimagine how people and organizations thrive.

Come join the leading provider of integrated, cloud-based human capital solutions. Be Real with Alight and help us reimagine how people and organizations thrive.

The manager will manage and oversees the hardware, systems programming software and management of mainframe environment. The Mainframe system is an integral part of Alight Solutions' business. It is vital to Alight that Mainframe environment maintains the highest reliability and performance possible

The Manager of Systems software is responsible for assisting the Director in overseeing all mainframe hardware configurations, installations and upgrades for mainframe processors, disk and tape subsystems, all systems programming functions, performance monitoring, change management, Z/OS systems software installation and migrations, DB2 software installations and migrations, numerous ISV product installation/upgrades as well as performance and goal management of the team. Enterprise systems management includes resource monitoring and reporting, and the development of specialized programs. Enterprise systems programming includes coordinating the changes, deployment, maintenance, upgrade and support of the enterprise hardware and software products.

Responsibilities

* Assists the Director in the management and direction setting for the enterprise's system programming group including setting priorities, coordinating, and the reporting of group activities.
* Oversee the activities of team members to ensure completion of tasks and attainment of departmental goals.
* Works closely other groups to coordinate plans and activities including coordination to facilitate specific development projects that involve the enterprise systems, the coordination of hardware and software upgrades as well as installation of new products.
* Provides weekly and monthly reports on project status as well as forecasts of utilization
* Participates in the assessment of advanced operating systems and database production systems including beta and field test participation
* Handle personnel activities of staff (i.e., hire, train, reward, motivate, discipline, terminate, and conduct performance/pay reviews).
* Partner with third-parties, vendors, peers and customers to build relationships and synergy.
* Generally act as team lead and represent the team in various forums, including those related to audits and sales.
* Be a technical resource for the team

Skills

* Strong technical knowledge of the z/OS operating system software which includes (z/OS, CICS, DB2 and ISV software)
* Strong technical knowledge of z/OS, hardware and software
* Strong technical understanding mainframe storage
* Superior problem determination skills
* People management skills, including the ability to manage the careers of other individuals
* Leadership skills, specifically the ability to influence, motivate and enable others to contribute to the effectiveness and success of ITS goals
* Able to coach associates and build a culture that thrives on change and growth
* Able to minimize and resolve differences while strengthening existing relationships and teamwork
* Able to anticipate change and prepare teams effectively
* Financial acumen
* Ability to lead projects and manage timelines
* Ability to transform user requirements into actionable tasks

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree with minimum of 7 years of job related experience
* Excellent communication, analytical, and development skills.
* Superior customer focus

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

At Alight, we believe that diversity should be visible, valued, and sustained throughout the organization. Alight provides equal treatment and employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any protected status or other protected characteristic.

Alight does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Alight is a Certified Great Place to Work!

We are proud to have recently been certified as a Great Place to Work® following an independent analysis by the Great Place to Work® Institute the global authority in helping organizations around the world build high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures!

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.