Senior Manager, Solution Architecture

Role Description

As a Senior Manager, Solution Architecture, you will lead complex mainframe solution design and delivery initiatives for existing Ensono customers and new logo opportunities. You will drive strategic solution architecture for large-scale mainframe modernization, hybrid integration, and mission-critical platform enhancements, ensuring alignment with both client business objectives and Ensono's technology vision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in technical roles; minimum 3 years in architect or senior technical leadership roles
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with mainframe platforms (z/OS, CICS, IMS, DB2, or equivalent mainframe technology)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an external client-facing environment, including managing complex stakeholder relationships
• Minimum 5 years of experience with change management procedures and enterprise solution governance
• Minimum 6 years of Ensono experience, OR equivalent experience with mainframe managed service providers or systems integrators
• Demonstrated expertise in mainframe modernization, cloud-to-mainframe integration, or hybrid mainframe architectures
• Strong knowledge of Ensono Delivery Methodology, Solution Center Framework, and Ensono's mainframe service offerings
• Ability to lead scoping, estimation, and pre-sales activities; proficiency with Ensono estimation tools and methodologies

Requirements

• Design and oversee cross-solution impact assessments for mainframe solutions and enhancements, with emphasis on enterprise architecture, system integration, and business requirements alignment
• Ensure overall solution integrity on large, complex mainframe environments (CICS, IMS, DB2, z/OS, and hybrid cloud connectivity scenarios)
• Provide technical direction to other Solution Architects on mainframe technology choices, best practices, and design patterns
• Accountable for accuracy, quality, integrity, and stewardship of client mainframe solution architecture
• Engage proactively with client stakeholders using a consultative approach; anticipate obstacles and recommend mainframe-specific solution options
• Gather technical and business requirements; transform stakeholder input into logical process flows and data flows for mainframe applications
• Maintain focus on client value and satisfaction while balancing Ensono corporate objectives, feasibility, and scalability of mainframe solutions
• Communicate technical concepts at appropriate granularity levels to both IT and business leaders
• Maintain and enhance the roadmap for client mainframe solutions, incorporating technical changes, emerging mainframe technologies, and Ensono standard components
• Define, scope, and estimate mainframe projects; lead scoping and estimation efforts for new business and account expansions
• Monitor solution enhancement and implementation progress against SLAs; identify and mitigate risks proactively
• Ensure mainframe solution designs fulfill functional, technical, and regulatory requirements; verify consistency with service-level agreements
• Maintain deep expertise in Ensono mainframe products, services, and industry technologies (COBOL, JCL, DB2, RACF, z/OS, mainframe modernization platforms)
• Document and share best practices, case studies, and lessons learned related to mainframe architecture and delivery
• Keep informed of mainframe industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies (cloud-to-mainframe connectivity, AI/ML on mainframe, hybrid platforms)
• Develop internal relationships with Ensono product teams to provide feedback on mainframe product enhancements
• Define and adhere to Ensono solution standards, methodologies, processes, and policies; promote consistency across teams
• Familiar with Ensono's Delivery Methodology, project management, and development methodologies
• Identify areas of process improvement that drive profitability and client value
• Instill a culture of continuous improvement and best-practice adoption within designated teams
• Consult, advise, and educate management, technical teams, and clients on mainframe architecture and emerging solutions
• Mentor and develop less experienced Solution Architects in mainframe domain expertise
• Share lessons learned and best practices with internal teams and clients; incorporate feedback into standards and estimates
• Lead by example in demonstrating technical excellence and client-focused problem solving

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options
• 401k with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
• Paid childbearing and paternal leave
• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
• Sabbatical leave
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule