Technical Project Manager (IBM Z Migration)

CTG is seeking to fill a Technical Project Manager (IBM Z Migration) position for our client. Location: Remote Duration: Ongoing Contract Duties: Manage software migration projects for clients on the IBM Z Mainframe platform. Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, scope, resources, milestones, and contractual deliverables. Consult with management and stakeholders to define project goals, timelines, funding, procedures, and resource requirements. Lead project planning and execution, including risk management, change control, issue resolution, and status reporting. Communicate project status, milestones, scope changes, challenges, risks, and requirements to client and internal leadership. Manage cross-functional teams and coordinate client, consulting, and third-party resources. Review processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, quality, and project delivery. Establish and promote project management best practices and continuous process improvement. Travel to client sites across North America as needed. Skills: Strong technical project management and project planning skills. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, communication, and organizational skills. Strong knowledge of project scope, cost, schedule, risk, issue, and change management. Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing requirements. Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint. IBM Z/Mainframe knowledge strongly preferred. Experience: 5+ years of technical project management experience. Experience managing complex, cross-functional technical projects. Experience managing multi-year project plans involving client, consulting, and third-party resources. Experience with project planning, tracking, change control, risk management, and contractual deliverables. IBM Z Mainframe experience preferred. Experience with IBM Z software products preferred. Experience with IBM Z application development, including COBOL or PL/I, is a plus. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field preferred. PMP or PRINCE2 certification required. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role. To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! The expected base salary for this position ranges from $95.00 to $130.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered. About CTG CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. Together, we shape what's next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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