DIRECTOR MAINFRAME INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.Job SummaryThis position is responsible for leading Mainframe Engineering, Strategy & Project Delivery. Day to day responsibilities will involve activities aimed at making the platform resilient, stable & future state ready. This position will work very closely with Application teams and other internal stakeholders drive efficiencies, cost optimization & software rationalization across Mainframe footprint. Position will also provide operational governance oversight to IT outsourced infrastructure services to meet SLAs and business expectations; managing escalations from business partners.Job Description:Provide leadership & governance oversight to services delivered by outsourcing partners.Develop and lead Mainframe Engineering core capabilities.Responsible for Mainframe Architectural changes and ensuring platform resiliency & future state readiness.Ensure Mainframe Infrastructure uptime for all business-critical applications.Drive efficiencies & cost optimization initiatives to optimize Mainframe Platform cost.Drive & lead complex project initiatives aimed at software rationalization and stabilization.Lead and drive best practices across Mainframe infrastructure footprint.Stay abreast of future technologies and industry trends.Required Job Qualifications:Bachelor degree and 10 years Technology experience with extensive technical breadth OR 14 years Information Technology experience with extensive technical experience; 8 of those years in Mainframe specific Technology.4 years of progressive management and/or leadership in technical areas.Technical knowledge & understanding of Mainframe Components (zOS, MQ, CICS, DB2,Performanace & Capacity Management etc).Technical knowledge & understanding of Scheduling Tools such as Control MTechnical Knowledge & understanding of peripheral components such as Mainframe Storage , VTL etc.Experience in driving cost optimization initiatives (MIPS Reductions/SW Rationalization etc).Vendor and IT sourcing management, customer relationship management and strong customer service orientation.Problem solving / analytical skills, tools and techniques.Well versed in Organizational Change management and conflict management in high pressure situations.Ability to establish and maintain trust with customers and partners at all levels of the organization.Drive cross-functional execution and leverage a lean operating model.Adaptability and ability to introduce / manage change.Smart risk taking.Preferred Job Qualifications:Bachelor degree in relevant field (IT, Engineering).IT standards, procedures, policies.Knowledge of relevant technologies in storage, mainframe, compute, and networking.Oral & written communications.Provide effective employee development.Demand / consumption managementAre you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!HCSC Employment Statement:We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where the unique differences of our employees are welcomed, respected, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.Base Pay Range$127,600.00 - $236,900.00SummaryLocation: TX - RichardsonType: Full time