[Locals Only] - Mainframe Delivery Lead for North Quincy, MA

Job Title: Mainframe Delivery Lead
Location: North Quincy, MA
Duration: 12+ Months
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Important Note: Local Massachusetts candidates only. Candidates must be able to work onsite in North Quincy, MA.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Delivery Lead to drive the successful delivery of enterprise mainframe initiatives within a Financial Services/Custody environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in mainframe technologies, project delivery leadership, and SDLC methodologies, along with the ability to lead cross-functional teams through end-to-end project execution.

This role requires a strong balance of technical knowledge, project management expertise, risk management, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful implementation and operational stability of business-critical systems.

Required Technical Skills

Mainframe Technologies

• PL/I (Programming Language One)
• Enterprise COBOL
• DB2 Application Development
• JCL (Job Control Language)
• SQL and Stored Procedure Development
• Online CICS
• IBM MQ
• Batch Processing Frameworks

Mainframe Support Tools

• RTC (Rational Team Concert)
• IDz (IBM Developer for z/OS)
• Jira
• Confluence
• SPUFI
• File-AID

Development & Engineering Skills

• Excellent debugging and performance optimization skills
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies:
  • Agile
  • Hybrid
  • Waterfall
• Experience with enterprise application delivery and production support processes

Preferred Domain Experience

Experience within Financial Services, Custody, or Capital Markets environments, including knowledge of:

• Custody Operations
• Corporate Actions Processing
• Income Processing
• Securities Settlements
• DTC, Euroclear, and Clearstream Operations
• Reconciliation Processes
• SWIFT Messaging (MT, MX, ISO 20022)
• Cash Management
• End-of-Day Processing

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Execution

• Plan and deliver end-to-end projects covering:
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Solution Design
  • Development and Testing
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Cutover Planning
  • Production Deployment
  • Hypercare and Post-Go-Live Support
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and in accordance with business objectives.

Program & Project Management

• Manage project RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies).
• Provide regular project status reporting and executive updates through Clarity and other project governance tools.
• Manage IT budget planning and project time tracking activities.
• Coordinate project dependencies and drive issue resolution across teams and stakeholders.

Production Readiness & Support

• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing and production readiness activities.
• Ensure stable post-production performance and operational support following implementation.
• Lead complex cutover activities and post-implementation stabilization efforts.
• Drive continuous improvements to delivery processes and operational practices.

Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure alignment with enterprise risk, compliance, audit, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain comprehensive and auditable change management documentation.
• Design and implement processes that are audit-ready and regulator-compliant.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams to support governance initiatives.

Technical Leadership

• Participate in all aspects of software development, including:
  • Architecture and Design
  • Development and Implementation
  • Testing and Deployment
  • Production Support and Continuous Improvement
• Apply Agile methodologies to streamline development and testing processes.
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership and delivery guidance.

Managerial Competencies

Delivery Discipline

• Plans, prioritizes, and executes initiatives with high transparency and accountability.
• Drives delivery excellence while effectively managing competing priorities.

Risk & Control Mindset

• Designs solutions and processes that meet audit, compliance, and regulatory expectations.
• Proactively identifies risks and implements mitigation strategies.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Structures and solves complex, ambiguous business and technical problems.
• Utilizes data-driven decision-making approaches.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Effectively integrates Technology, Operations, Product, and Compliance teams.
• Proactively manages dependencies and facilitates cross-functional collaboration.

Change Leadership

• Leads teams through large-scale implementations, cutovers, and production stabilization activities.
• Drives organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Mainframe Development, Delivery Management, or Enterprise Application Delivery.
• Proven experience leading enterprise projects in Financial Services or Custody environments.
• Strong expertise in:
  • PL/I
  • Enterprise COBOL
  • DB2 Application Development
  • JCL
  • SQL and Stored Procedures
  • CICS
  • IBM MQ
  • Batch Processing
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, RTC, and IBM IDz.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional delivery teams.

Role: Mainframe Delivery Lead
Primary Skills: Mainframe DB2 Application Development, Enterprise COBOL, PL/I, JCL, CICS, IBM MQ
Industry Preference: Financial Services / Custody Operations
Experience Required: 10+ Years
Location: North Quincy, MA (100% Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months
Candidate Requirement: Local Massachusetts candidates only.

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Thanks & Regards
Ishita Bali
Novia Infotech LLC
4421 Avenida Ln, McKinney, TX 75070
Email: ishita.b@noviainfotech.com

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