Senior Practice Director, Mainframe Application Management

Drive revenue growth for both AI-enabled mainframe application services and traditional application managed services

Partner with sales and pre-sales teams to develop compelling solutions combining mainframe expertise with AI capabilities for intelligent application management & optimization

Lead pursuit activities showcasing Ensono’s capability to support mainframe application performance, security, and reliability

Develop pricing strategies for traditional and AI-powered mainframe application services including predictive maintenance, intelligent automation, and data analytics

Build relationships with AI/ML technology partners (IBM Watson, Google Cloud AI, Azure AI) for hybrid mainframe-cloud AI solutions

Represent Ensono at industry events focusing on mainframe innovation, AI transformation, and hybrid cloud architectures

With the support of delivery director and management teams, oversee delivery of mainframe application management services enhanced by AI-driven monitoring, analytics, and automation

Implement AI-powered tools for code optimization, application performance management, and capacity planning on mainframe platforms

Drive use of machine learning for intelligent workload scheduling, resource optimization, and predictive failure analysis

Leverage AI for automated code remediation, vulnerability detection, and compliance monitoring in mainframe applications

Implement intelligent observability and AIOps platforms for proactive issue detection and resolution

Lead initiatives to extract and analyze mainframe data for AI/ML model training and business intelligence

Build a high-performing practice team with expertise in both traditional mainframe skills and emerging AI technologies

Recruit talent with capabilities in mainframe AI accelerators, Python/AI frameworks on z/OS, and hybrid cloud AI integration

Together with Mainframe AMS Delivery Director, create upskilling programs to train mainframe engineers in AI/ML concepts, prompt engineering, and intelligent automation

Foster a culture of innovation that embraces AI experimentation while maintaining operational stability

Develop Centers of Excellence for AI-enabled mainframe services and cognitive application modernization

Serve as trusted advisor to clients on best practices to support, enhance and optimize mainframe applications and unlock data value

Drive client satisfaction through continuous improvement, insights, predictive recommendations, and proactive optimization

Own P&L responsibility for the mainframe application management practice

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.

Entrepreneurial mindset and innovation orientation

Strategic vision with execution excellence

AI literacy and technology trend awareness

Client-centric approach and consultative selling

Change leadership and transformation management

Financial acumen and business management

Team development and talent cultivation

Cross-functional collaboration and influence

Market awareness and competitive intelligence

Practice revenue growth and profitability including AI service lines

Client satisfaction and retention rates

New logo acquisition and pipeline generation for AI-enabled mainframe services

Service delivery quality and SLA attainment

AI adoption rates and automation metrics

Team utilization and productivity

Employee engagement and retention

Market recognition and thought leadership impact in mainframe AI space

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

Three health plan options

401k with company match

Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts

Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement

Paid childbearing and paternal leave

Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding

Sabbatical leave

Wellness program

Flexible work schedule

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $200,000 to $250,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

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.

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If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com .