Mainframe Scheduler

Summary of Role :

 This position is for a Professional Services Consultant within the HCL Software Mainframe

Practice.

 The primary objective is to deliver professional services towards the Migration of IBM z

Workload Scheduler product

 The role involves providing expert consultancy, managing migration and implementation

projects from inception to completion, and collaborating with internal HCL teams and clients.

Role, Characteristics, and Responsibilities :

 Adopts a solution-oriented and consultative approach for project identification, progression,

implementation, and closure at customer sites.

 Provides proactive technical support to customers and takes ownership of technical issue

resolution during projects.

 Translates customer needs into software requirements and participates in development

within company products.

 Engages in software program research, design, implementation, and management, including

testing new programs, identifying areas for improvement in existing programs, and

producing efficient, quality code in adherence to standard processes.

 Collaborates with other developers to leverage strategic assets.

 Delivers billable consulting work, with performance measured by billable utilization rate.

 Demonstrates strong, adaptable communication skills, excellent presentation abilities, and

an awareness of when influencing or negotiation skills are required.

 Responsible for developing accurate and concise project documentation.

 Possesses an improvement-focused approach, recommending enhancements to processes

and tools.

 Leads technical engagements and is recognized as an expert in the field.

 Exhibits flexibility to ensure projects are completed within scope and on time.

 May require travel to customer sites.

 Supports the pre-sales cycle by providing infrastructure consultancy, including audits and

assessments.

 Maintain a continuous passion for the role and a desire to learn about evolving technology

and solutions.

Required Experience :

 Minimum of 10 years of experience in delivery and software development.

 At least 4 to 5 years of experience in the workload automation domain with products such as

IBM z IWS, BMC Control-M, CA-ESP, or CA-7.

Key Skills :

 Language Proficiency : Proficient in English.

 Workload Scheduler : In-depth knowledge of leading Mainframe scheduling tools (e.g., z IWS,

BMC Control-M, CA-ESP, CA-7).

 Workload Manager Principles : Understanding of Service Classes and Resource Affinity

Scheduling (SCHENV).

 Workload Automation Operation / Administration : Several years of experience as an

Operator / Administrator of a workload automation product, particularly in large enterprise

environments.

 Experience with console automation products (e.g., System Automation, AF / Oper,

OPSMVS, Solve).

 Understanding of consoles and operator commands.

 Mainframe High-Level Languages :

 JCL

 Programming with ISPF Services

 Assembler

 Mainframe build tools, development environment, and methodologies.

 Scripting / programming knowledge (REXX, CLIST, ISPF Edit Macros).

 Experience developing ISPF-based tools and applications.

 Mainframe Workflow Tools : Familiarity with mainframe workflow tools.

 z / OS Platform Skills : Proficient in JES, JCL, DFSMS, File structures (e.g., VSAM), and

security (e.g., RACF).

 Mainframe Database : Experience with mainframe database engines, SQL, and tools (DB2

preferred).

 Additional Skills (Appreciated) :

 Java programming or other scripting languages.

 Distributed OS skills (Windows, UNIX, Linux, Cloud).

Products :

 Primary focus on IBM IWS (Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z / OS) or general Automation

Software products.

Travel :

 Travel required as dictated by customer and project needs.