Mainframe Project Manager

The candidates for this position will need to have senior level subject matter expertise in the following areas: Data at rest and motion encryption, IMS, Db2, VSAM, ICSF, Key management, SAS, MXG, PCOMM, VTAM, TPX,MULTSESS, TCPIP, SMF, SMS, Certificates, ACF2 and RACF, ZOS operating system, capacity forecasting and performance management. 

• Mentors, trains, and manages less senior PM's.
• Multiple or very large projects, programs, executive level customer/internal communication.
• Plans and coordinates all aspects of internal information system-specific projects from initiation to delivery.
• Projects may involve network, server, or software implementation and upgrades, PC deployment, process improvement, etc.
• Coordinates work performed by IT or Network staff and internal customers/partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments.
• Develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training and on-time delivery within budget constraints.
• Projects limited in number, size and complexity. Usually works under the direction of a senior project/program manager. 

• Work hours are Monday - Friday, normal 37.5 hours weeks working remote 5 days a week
• Location: Novia Scotia, Remote
• Type of job: Temporary Contractor
• Hourly contract rate: TBD depending on experience
• Date candidate required: Immediate
• Length of Contract: 12 months with the possibility of extension