Kyndryl
MainframeiSeriesOperationsLead
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“Mainframe iSeries Operations Lead at Kyndryl. Skills: Mainframe Operations, iSeries Operations, Incident Management, Team Leadership. Lead daily operations for Mainframe. Lead daily operations for Tech Support”
Industry & Context.
Analytical; Troubleshooting; Problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ Yrs Experience IBM AS400 / iSeries, Mainframe Operations experience, Batch Processing experience, Console Ops experience, iSeries experience, Enterprise infrastructure support knowledge, LPAR environments knowledge, Scheduling tools experience, ITSM/Remedy experience, Incident management processes experience, SLA management knowledge, Operational governance knowledge, Lead Sev1/Sev2 incidents, Lead SWAT calls, Manage 24x7 production support teams, Customer communication skills, Stakeholder management skills, Documentation capabilities, Reporting capabilities, RCA capabilities, Analytical skills, Troubleshooting skills, Problem-solving skills, Manage multiple priorities, ITIL processes knowledge, KPI/SLA tracking knowledge
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in related technical field, Equivalent practical experience, ITIL driven service organization experience, Six Sigma certification, PMP certification, ITIL certification
What You'll Do.
Lead daily operations for Mainframe
Lead daily operations for Tech Support
Lead daily operations for iSeries
Manage shift schedules
Act as lead during Sev1/Sev2 drive SWAT calls
Conduct turnover meetings
Participate in change management
Serve as primary customer handle escalations
Communicate updates to customer
Ensure accurate incident reporting
Ensure RCA documentation
Ensure SLA compliance
Monitor batch processing
Share daily status reports
Maintain documentation
Drive process improvements
Supervise team performance
Ensure process adherence
Recommend modernization options
Identify new business opportunities
Cultivate relationships with other teams
Cultivate relationships with stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Other teams; Stakeholders
Communication Scope
Customer communication; Stakeholder communication; Reporting
Full Job Description
**Who We Are** At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive. **The Role** As a Team Lead at Kyndryl, you’ll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. You’ll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients – which means some of the biggest in the world. There’s never a typical day as a System Administrator at Kyndryl, because no two projects are alike. You’ll be managing systems data for clients and providing day-to-day solutions and security compliance. You’ll oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to our clients. ### **Key Responsibilities** * Lead daily operations for Mainframe (Batch/Console), Tech Support, and iSeries. * Manage shift schedules, staffing, and LPAR/batch coverage. * Act as lead during Sev1/Sev2 incidents; drive SWAT calls and resolution. * Conduct status calls, turnover meetings, and participate in change management. * Serve as primary customer contact; handle escalations and communicate updates. * Ensure accurate incident reporting, RCA documentation, and SLA compliance. * Monitor batch processing and share daily status reports. * Maintain documentation and drive process improvements. * Supervise team performance, provide mentoring, and ensure process adherence. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to
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