JOB DESCRIPTION

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

· Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in system programming, architecture & design experience in one or more mainframe infrastructure projects

· Has a good knowledge/understanding of Mainframe & Storage hardware systems

· Has a good knowledge/understanding of the Mainframe SW portfolio

· Relevant SME expertise & strong understanding of Enterprise Mainframe Architecture

· Previous experience in providing / implementing mainframe service improvement plans

· Good technical knowledge of one or more mainframe subsystem technologies (Ex: z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, mainframe security, middleware, job schedulers and other third-party ISV products)

· Provide thought leadership & solutions to Legacy modernization, decommissioning applications, MIPS optimization, storage consolidation solutions, etc.

· Cost awareness and overall cost control

· Holistic view of the installation and its limitations

· Contributions to RFI & RFP technical answer

· Presenting and designing technical solutions

· Provide consulting and/or SME scoping assistance to Solutions as needed

· Assumes principal technical role in demonstrations, furnishing technical expertise and answering client inquiries with regard to both hardware and software

· Providing technical guidance for mainframe customers

GENERAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

· Proactive self-starter who can manage time and efforts independently

· Equally effective in one-to-one and group settings

· Ability to deliver formal presentations at different levels within an organization

· Strong ability to listen to business needs, identify desired outcomes and craft comprehensive solutions

· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Able to respond well to questions in an unstructured format; Able to present to small or large audiences.

· Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents technical and non-technical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

· Policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.

· Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently. Maintain a planned agenda.

· Displays a willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Makes timely decisions.

· Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail; sets the bar as best of breed.

· Ability to travel at 15%

Education:

· Master or Bachelor's degree

Location:

· Europe - preferable closer to some of the HCL offices

Language Requirement:

· English

· Added value French and/or Swedish