Manager Mainframe Production Control & DBA

Great companies need great teams to propel their operations. Join the group that solves business challenges and enhances the way we work and grow. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values your contributions and puts a premium on work flexibility, learning, and career development. SummaryThe ​Manager Mainframe Production Control & DBA at Gainwell, leads production control and database administration operations supporting the New Jersey Medicaid Management Information System (NJMMIS) environment. Responsible for ensuring the stability, reliability, and performance of batch processing, job scheduling, and database platforms while managing teams that support mission-critical Medicaid systems. Drives operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across production and database functions.Your role in our missionLead service delivery across multiple clients, overseeing claims configuration, provider setup, and adjudication logic to ensure accurate and efficient execution of business solutionsDrive standardization and process improvements across the configuration lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy), improving quality, scalability, and operational efficiencyPartner with account and product teams to forecast demand and align delivery capacity, identifying risks in workload, timelines, and performance and driving mitigation strategiesTranslate regulatory, benefit, and pricing requirements into configuration solutions, advising on impacts to adjudication and downstream processingOversee financial and operational performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization while maintaining SLA adherence and delivery qualityLead cross-functional collaboration and client relationships, resolving escalations, supporting releases, and driving continuous improvement in configuration accuracy and turnaround timesWhat we're looking for8+ years of experience in mainframe operations, production control, database administration, or related areas3+ years of leadership or management experience overseeing technical or operational teamsStrong knowledge of mainframe environments (z/OS), batch processing, and job scheduling tools (e.g., Control-M)Experience supporting enterprise database platforms, including performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security managementProven ability to manage operational processes and incidents in regulated, high-availability environments (Medicaid or government systems preferred)What you should expect in this roleLeadership of mission-critical NJMMIS production and database operationsFully remote (U.S.) work environment, with expectations aligned to program and operational needsVideo cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientationThe deadline to submit applications for this posting has been extended until a suitable candidate is selected#LI-HC1#LI-Database Administration#LI-MMIS#LI-Mainframe (z/OS)The pay range for this position is $86,700.00 - $123,900.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.