Technical Principal Product Manager, Mainframe Application Managed Services

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.

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Curiosity

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Passion

About the role and what you'll be doing: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and technical Principal Product Manager to lead our Mainframe Application Development and Management managed services portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technologibes used in industry applications such as COBOL, zOS, Assembler, PL/1, and databases, and will be responsible for overseeing the product strategy for development, enhancement, and maintenance of client mainframe applications. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent technical and leadership skills to drive product success and ensure alignment with business objectives. 

Position reports to Sr. Director, Product Management for Mainframe & Power 

Key Areas of Focus for this Role  

• Develop and execute the product strategy for mainframe application management services, owning the product roadmap, product feature set, and product communication ensuring alignment with business goals and market needs. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define product vision, goals, and deliverables. 

• Lead the product efforts to create application management and development services that will help clients modernize and maintain their application code using COBOL, zOS, Assembler, PL/1, and various databases. 

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including technical functions such as operations and engineering, and business units, to ensure successful product delivery. 

• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and address any issues or concerns. 

• Manage product development timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and within-budget delivery of mainframe application projects. 

• Identify and mitigate risks and resolve any product development related issues. 

• Implement and oversee quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of client mainframe applications. 

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team, ensuring best practices and high-quality code standards. 

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement. 

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. 

Required Qualifications: 

• 8+ years of relevant experience working for a Managed IT Service, mainframe outsourcer, and/or Hosting Provider. 

• 8+ years’ experience in product management with a focus on mainframe applications. 

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in mainframe application development and management. 

• Proficient in common Mainframe technologies including COBOL, zOS, PL/1, Assembler, and databases. 

• Excellent technical skills in mainframe technologies and modern programming languages. 

• Expert knowledge of Mainframe platform architecture, including hardware, software, network, storage, and security components. 

• Strong DevOps skills, with experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies. 

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. 

• A bachelor’s degree in business or economics or equivalent experience. 

• Data analytics and integration experience.  

• Ability to translate technical, complex requirements into simple, actionable terms, and to commercialize offers for customer consumption. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment with flawless execution, working collaboratively with cross-functional, cross-cultural teams. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Program Management in a business or technical capacity. 

• Experience with hybrid IT environments. 

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools. 

Why Ensono?

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it. 

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

Some of our benefits include:

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Two health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401k with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.

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