Manager, Mainframe

Job Summary :

The Manager, Mainframe is responsible for overseeing the Production Control Team who is responsible for the scheduling of daily batch production on both the mainframe and open systems, which includes maintaining accurate records of all production processing, problem resolution / escalations, daily request processing, and proper maintenance and updating of the scheduling tables.

Additionally, the Manager, Mainframe acts as a liaison between Production Control and other areas within the Information Technology division in order to coordinate the production schedule with the needs of other divisions and users to ensure proper and timely completion of all required batch processing.

Supervision :

This position supervises a team of six (6) direct reports.

Job Duties :

Check out the attached job description for more details!

Job Requirements :

Education & Experience

Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to : a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor’s Degree (e.

g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.

• Minimum of five years’ experience in mainframe support or development with in one or more of the following : COBOL , JCL , VSAM , CICS , DB2, Assembler, REXX , SPUFI , TSO ISPF , RACF , and other critical mainframe technologies
• Minimum of four years’ experience managing a mainframe operations function and leading major incident events driving recovery, root cause analysis and improvement opportunities
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience mainframe modernization projects demonstrating a track record of success in leading and executing modernization initiatives

Licenses & Certifications

None

Knowledge / Understanding

• Broad and generally deep understanding of all facets of management and leadership, as well as a vision for the specific business program / function being managed
• Thorough working knowledge of most infrastructure technologies and in-house developed applications utilized in the enterprise
• Thorough working knowledge of the agency’s methodologies and tools
• Thorough working knowledge of the agency’s policies and procedures
• Thorough working knowledge of interrelationships among various internal and external organizational functions

Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations
• Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel, PowerPoint;

and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.

• Strong proficiency in the use of mainframe systems, such as INM mainframe
• Strong proficiency in the use of Production Control software such as Control-M
• Strong proficiency in the use of programing languages such as JCL, SQL and Linux based shell scripting

Abilities

• Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to build, motivate, engage, develop / grow, and retain a high performing team
• Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner
• Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem;
• organizing, classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information, identifying the most probable causes of the problem;
• reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected;

and, identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed.

Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

Additional Job Demands

• In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

Selective Preference(s) :

• Experience with Change Control Process
• Strong hands on, working knowledge of MS Active Directory
• Experience using / supporting High Volume Printers.
• Experience working in a secured environment dealing with FTI data

Pre-Employment Requirements :

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks :

• Employment and Education Verification and Reference Checks
• State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting
• Arizona Tax Filing Records Check
• If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply :

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including :

• Paid time off for holidays, sick days, annual leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and civic duty leave
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster / adopted child (pilot program).
• A robust and affordable insurance plan that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability options.
• Higher education discounts for State employees and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per fiscal year, available to seek further career advancement or certification in Continuing Professional Education.
• Work-life balance and additional options for life betterment such as the Infant at Work Program, State Wellness Program, Public Transit Discounts, Alternate Work Schedules, and Telework opportunities.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement :

Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment).

ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned, or worked, and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at :