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Ensono Director, Mainframe Batch Operations in Chicago, Illinois
Director, Mainframe Batch OperationsRemote - United StatesJR011102
Position Summary
The Director of Mainframe Batch Operations will coordinate and delegate the responsibilities of their assigned IT teams. Oversee the day-to-day functions aligning with their Global Leader(s)responsibilities/dutieswhile maintaining on-going project management and statuses. This may include on-boarding clients, installation, maintenance, testing, debugging, procedural documentation for their areas of expertise. The Director will oversee training sessions with resources so that they can be equipped with new knowledge and skills to remain current. The Director will do bi-yearly reviews, set quarterly and yearly goals, aligning them with the Business Unit and Company.
Position reports to Director, Mainframe Batch Operations
Key Areas of Focus for this Role
Provide thought leadership within assigned tower and Business Unit
Provide direction to Senior Managers, Managers and team resources.
Enhance communication and collaboration with the client(s), Team and cross-department
Enhance client run documents.
Foster associate and team development.
Keep abreast of changes in the standards, technologies or methodologies
Provide input to the review process.
Administer, update, weekly project management documents, aligning projects with client and BU activity.
Manage team’s ticket queue and following up on aging tickets
Provide risk assessment and risk management
Review assignments for accuracy and quality where applicable.
Delegate responsibilities where applicable.
Facilitate or coordination large projects.
Attend/facilitate client/team meetings where applicable.
Collaboration with other departments
Develop, assess, adhere to completion of personnel, departmental, and company goals.
Participate in and provide timely responses to all internal and external audits
Participating in on-boarding of new client.
Participating in optimizing batch processing efficiencies.
Participating in enhancing mainframe systems reliability.
Improve ticket responses and improve ticket hygiene.
Implement Lean management principles.
What the Ideal Candidate Brings to this Role
Required Qualifications help to assure new Associates are set up for success in their role with Ensono. To be considered for this career opportunity, it is important that you meet all Required Qualifications. Candidates that may meet some, but not all, Other Qualifications are still encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
10-15 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree. Relevant work experience will be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree.
Knowledge in your area of discipline
Knowledge of batch management
Knowledge of Mainframe console monitoring
Knowledge of system IPL processes
Microsoft Office skills
WhyEnsono (https://www.ensono.com/company/culture/) ?
Ensono is a place we unleash Associates to Do Great Things – for our clients and for your career. This could mean achieving a professional goal, collaborating with your team on an innovative idea, learning a new skill, reaching a wellness milestone, or engaging in your community through volunteer programs. Whatever it means to you, we want Ensono to be the place where you can do great things.
We value flexibility and work-life balance. Positions that are not required to be onsite to support a client may offer the ability to work remotely or hybrid at an Ensono office location.
Unlimited Paid Day Off (PDO) Plan
Two robust health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
401(k) with a generous 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
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