Pratyin - Mainframe Architect

Description :

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead end-to-end mainframe architecture and infrastructure strategy, including optimization and decommissioning initiatives.

- Drive mainframe dismantling, decommissioning, and license termination programs with minimal business disruption.

- Optimize mainframe environments focusing on MSU optimization, LPAR configuration, and capacity planning.

- Oversee housekeeping routines, lifecycle management, and operational governance in mainframe environments.

- Lead and manage cross-country IT service transitions, especially transitions from global locations to India.

- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and partners in multi-vendor managed services environments.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and operational standards.

- Provide strategic inputs for cost optimization, modernization, and hybrid/cloud integration initiatives.

- Prepare and present executive-level documentation, dashboards, and reports for senior stakeholders.

- Build, mentor, and scale high-performing mainframe and infrastructure teams.

Experience & Qualifications :

- 12-15 years of experience in mainframe infrastructure and architecture roles.

- Mandatory experience in mainframe decommissioning and dismantling projects.

- Proven track record of leading IT service transitions across geographies.

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Certifications (Highly Desirable) :

- ITIL Expert

- IBM z/OS

- Cloud / Hybrid Architecture certifications

Skills & Competencies :

- Deep expertise in mainframe optimization (MSU, LPAR, capacity planning).

- Strong knowledge of datacenter operations and middleware integration.

- Hands-on experience in license termination, contract closure, and exit management.

- Strong understanding of mainframe housekeeping routines and lifecycle management.

- Ability to manage multi-vendor ecosystems and global delivery models.

- Strategic mindset to balance stability, compliance, cost optimization, and modernization.

- Excellent communication, documentation, and executive presentation skills.