IT Project Manager (Mainframe / z/OS)

GL Global Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Mainframe Project Manager to oversee and deliver complex change initiatives for core banking systems. The role requires strong project management skills and proven experience with mainframe platforms. You will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers an opportunity to work in a regulated environment in Sheffield, with a commitment to stability and ongoing system evolution.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Project Manager.
• Proven delivery experience on mainframe platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver mainframe-focused projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project plans, milestones, budgets, and delivery governance.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change control.

Skills

Project Management

Mainframe platforms (z/OS, COBOL, CICS, DB2, IMS)

Stakeholder Management

SDLC understanding

Communication Skills

Regulated environment experience

Job description

We are hiring a Mainframe Project Manager to join a leading Bank on a permanent basis, delivering complex change initiatives across core banking and legacy platforms. This role is critical to ensuring the stability, resilience, and ongoing evolution of mission-critical mainframe systems in a highly regulated environment.

You will lead end-to-end delivery of technology projects, working closely with engineering, infrastructure, operations, and senior business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver mainframe-focused projects from initiation through to completion
• Define project plans, milestones, budgets, and delivery governance
• Lead cross-functional teams across development, infrastructure, testing, and production support
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change control
• Ensure delivery aligns with regulatory, audit, and security requirements
• Provide clear, concise reporting to senior stakeholders and steering committees
• Coordinate delivery across onshore/offshore teams and third-party vendors
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery standards and controls

Experience & Skills

• Strong experience as a Project Manager
• Proven delivery experience on mainframe platforms (e.g., z/OS, COBOL, CICS, DB2, IMS)
• Experience managing large, complex, business‑critical systems
• Solid understanding of SDLC and enterprise change management
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable operating in regulated, high‑pressure environments

If interested, please apply immediately for further details and a confidential discussion.