Mainframe Systems Programming Director
US$135,000 – US$205,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Director, Mainframe Systems Programming”
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- Expected experience
- 12+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
| Base salary | US$135,000 – US$205,000 / yr |
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CertificationsBachelor’s Degree, ITIL, Project Management Professional, PMI-ACP
At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.
We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose.
HONESTY, RELIABILITY, COLLABORATION, CURIOSITY, PASSION
Role Summary
The Director of Mainframe Systems Programs is mission focused to deliver client outcomes. This role will oversee a broad range of delivery projects to fulfill the client expectations for hardware and software Lifecycle Management. This individual will be responsible for managing the teams that administer multiple Mainframes running on z/OS systems, using various technologies like Console/Batch Monitoring, Scheduling, DB2, IMS, CICS, Storage, etc.
While direct mainframe experience is required, the successful candidate will need to rely on their business acumen, ability to build relationships, and strategic mindset to drive the team to successful outcomes.
As a relentless ally, be able to anticipate client expectations and incorporate needs proactively into client roadmaps. The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator that can influence internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels. The candidate will be able to navigate complex technical topics and communicate them with clarity, brevity, and impact.
Leverage your breath of experiences to lead the organization through cross-functional and collaborative efforts. Partner with solutioning and sales to shape new opportunities and presales efforts.
An engaged and motivated leader, see the value in our associates. Coach, mentor and leverage our talent management processes to effectively lead managers, build your talent and create a highly engaged team.
What You Will Do:
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Provide leadership and direction to the functional organization.
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Comfortable navigating ambiguity and setting direction.
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Excellent communication skills, able to summarize complex topics into actionable insights. Build relationships and lead with internal and external teams.
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Leverage systems and data to make decisions, track progress and drive outcomes.
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Strong balance of personal accountability, resilience and agility.