Define and execute the long-term engineering strategy for IBM zSystems
Build, develop, and retain a high-performing organization of platform engineers
Own enterprise platform reliability, operational resilience, and system availability
Lead security-by-design principles, compliance engineering, and vulnerability remediation
Champion integration initiatives connecting mainframe systems with cloud platforms
Manage strategic vendor relationships
Drive cross-functional collaboration with architecture, security, and application teams
Serve as an executive-level advocate for the mainframe platform

10+ years of enterprise platform engineering experience
6+ years of progressive leadership experience managing engineering teams
At least 5+ years of technical literacy across z/OS architecture
A demonstrated track record of delivering large-scale platform modernization
Executive-level communication and influencing skills
Experience owning significant technology budgets and managing strategic vendor relationships

Lead Director – Mainframe Systems Engineering

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