Technical Project Manager - Zealotechpeople : Job Details

The Technical Project Manager will oversee and manage large-scale migration projects, primarily focusing on migrating legacy IBM mainframe systems to modern cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle. The role requires superior leadership, project management, and technical expertise, particularly in working with mainframe environments and modernization efforts.Desired Skills/Years of Experience:Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is mandatory.Hands-on experience with Java Platform.10+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe project and program management.3-5 years working in mainframe modernization to cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).Expertise in AWS or Azure cloud environments (2-5 years).Extensive experience working with Fortune 500-class companies.Strong technical aptitude, with familiarity in legacy systems and programming languages like COBOL, Java, C#, and others.Proven experience in risk management, KPI definition, and developing metrics to improve quality and maintainability.Expertise in Agile/Waterfall methodologies.Key Responsibilities:Lead and direct the migration project team, consulting and supporting both partner and client teams.Manage and execute mainframe migrations to cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle.Present and explain technical aspects of IBM mainframe environments (COBOL, Assembler, CICS, JCL, Db2, etc.).Deliver projects with revenue exceeding $10M over a period of 2+ years.Build and manage relationships with the team, clients, and partners.Apply and manage projects using Azure DevOps or similar tools.Lead large-scale projects in adherence to Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.Required Qualifications:Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.Ability to assess and analyze technical design complexities.Background in strategic planning to align projects with business goals.Ability to pass background, credit, and drug tests as required by company and partner policies.This role is suited for a project manager with deep technical expertise, particularly in IBM mainframe modernization, cloud migration, and large-scale project management. The successful candidate will be expected to lead teams, manage client relationships, and execute high-stakes projects with precision and strategic oversight.