Senior Mainframe Consultant - EMEA (location tbc)
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Description and Requirements
"At BMC trust is not just a word - it's a way of life!"
- Works interactively with all project staff, both BMC internal and Customer.
- Performs complex analysis of customer projects based upon the SOW and delivery deadlines. Ensures the customer is prepared and ready for agreed start dates and that all environments are ready for project implementation
- Performs and coordinates the Install, Configuration, Migration, and Implementation activities of z/OS Software changes, adhering to customer software delivery life cycle, all change controls, and blackout periods
- Contributes to Customer ready design documentation to support all Functional requirements, Technical Solution Design, Test Strategy, and Deployment Plans
- Advises on updates to the Project or Service Schedule to the PM, PL, SA or SDM
- Recognizes customer requests that fall outside the scope of the SOW or any new opportunities and brings it to the attention of the PM/PL for further review.
- Successfully moves Customer into production on the target BMC solution, transitioning the project to closure with both the customer and BMC teams.
- 10+ relevant years mainframe technical experience as a z/OS Systems Programmer:
- 3+ years working in Services or projects, preferably Customer facing in a professional consultative capacity
- Expert experience in z/OS Operating System and Program Product installs, SYSPLEX, system configurations, upgrades, user mods/exits, in large complex environments. Strong experience with SMP/e, testing and deployment strategies, problem determination and resolution. Architectural skills in SYSPLEX layout, system standard naming conventions, and software distribution skills
- Consultative skills with customers, and contractors when driving deliverables and setting priorities
- A self-starter, willing to work without a net with a proven ability to meet assigned timelines with high quality, complete deliverables in unsupervised, often remote, situations.
- Willingness to mentor and share ideas and knowledge with other colleagues promoting best practices.
- Demonstrable experience in deployment lifecycle across multiple environments (Test, Dev, QA, and Production).
- Demonstrated success in building key relationships in the past with Sales, Technical Support, Application Teams, and Product Engineering.
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If after reading the above, You’re unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role but are deeply excited about BMC and this team, we still encourage you to apply! We want to attract talents from diverse backgrounds and experience to ensure we face the world together with the best ideas!
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