Mainframe Project Manager-(W2 & 1099)

AIFA Solutions is seeking a Mainframe Project Manager to lead Mainframe Modernization and Legacy Transformation programs. The role involves managing project plans, budgets, and resources while coordinating with various teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Mainframe Modernization and Legacy Transformation programs
• Manage project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, and resources
• Drive migration activities including assessment, planning, execution, testing, and deployment
• Coordinate with Mainframe, Cloud, Infrastructure, DevOps, Security, and Business teams
• Manage risks, dependencies, issues, scope changes, and delivery timelines
• Conduct stakeholder meetings, steering committees, and executive reporting
• Support modernization strategy and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• 10+ years of IT Project/Program Management experience
• Proven experience leading Mainframe Modernization & Legacy Transformation programs
• Strong understanding of Mainframe technologies: COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, IMS, VSAM, z/OS
• Experience managing application migration, rehosting, replatforming, and refactoring initiatives
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies
• Experience managing budgets, resources, vendors, risks, and project governance
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Experience managing distributed teams across Development, Infrastructure, Testing, DevOps, Security, and Business teams
• Understanding of Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, release management, and modernization frameworks
• PMP / PRINCE2 / SAFe / Scrum Master / PMI-ACP certification
• Experience with Mainframe-to-Cloud migration programs
• Knowledge of modernization tools: IBM Modernization Solutions, Micro Focus, Rocket Software, Raincode, Astadia, TmaxSoft
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, ServiceNow, and Confluence
• Understanding of API modernization, microservices, and cloud-native concepts
• Experience managing global enterprise transformation programs