Manager, Mainframe Systems Programming

Role overview The Manager of Mainframe Systems Programming leads an IT team responsible for systems programming across a managed-services environment. The role combines technical oversight with people leadership, driving project execution, mentoring staff, and maintaining alignment with broader business unit objectives.

Responsibilities - Direct and develop team members through mentoring, career management, regular one-on-ones, and quarterly and annual reviews. - Provide technical leadership for systems programming solutions and act as a point of contact in client, team, and business unit meetings. - Manage the team's incident and request queues, monitoring aging tickets and ensuring timely resolution. - Coordinate project management artifacts, status reporting, and risk assessments aligned with client and BU activity. - Support onboarding of new clients and participate in internal and external audits. - Delegate work, review assignments for quality, and facilitate training sessions to keep the team current with evolving standards and technologies.

Requirements - 10 years of Mainframe Systems Programming experience. - 5+ years of related IT operations experience, ideally with a bachelor's degree (relevant experience may substitute). - 3–5 years of management experience in a related field. - Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and self-motivation. - Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead across organizational levels.

Benefits and work setup - Estimated pay range of $102,000 to $148,000 annually, plus potential annual bonus and equity grant eligibility. - Remote-first flexibility with options to work from home or office locations. - Unlimited paid days off, three health plan options, 401(k) with company match, dental, vision, disability, life, and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts. - Paid maternity, paternity, and sabbatical leave; education reimbursement; student loan assistance; 529 college funding; and enhanced fertility coverage. - Wellness program and flexible scheduling, with on-site fitness options depending on location.