Migration Specialist – IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IZWS)

Responsibilities

• Analyze and identify external dependencies and integrations in the existing CA Workload Automation ESP scheduler environment.
• Collect, validate, and provide scheduling and migration-related data required for analysis and execution.
• Work closely with IBM Migration Specialists and participate in regular status and technical sessions.
• Support end-to-end migration lifecycle, including data preparation, conversion, validation, and production cutover.
• Perform SMP/E installation and customization of IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IZWS) and ensure operational readiness.
• Execute daily validation, defect fixing, and tracking during migration and parallel run phases.
• Participate in parallel tracking, analyze discrepancies, and perform root cause analysis.
• Review, validate, and sign off on parallel run results and final migration outcomes.
• Support OMA tool execution, validation, and sign-off processes.
• Code and customize scheduler exits/modules with IBM guidance where required.
• Ensure adherence to migration best practices, agreed processes, and solution frameworks.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable working in migration/transformation projects.
• Good communication skills for coordination with IBM and internal teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and validation skills.
• Team player with ability to work cross-functionally (infra, security, apps).

Desired Technical Capabilities

• Core Skills:
  • Strong hands-on experience with Mainframe Scheduling tools, especially: CA Workload Automation ESP IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IZWS)
  • Deep understanding of batch processing, job scheduling, and workflow automation
  • Rexx and JCL scripting knowledge is mandatory
  • Expertise in scheduler migration/conversion projects
  • Strong knowledge of mainframe technologies (z/OS, JCL, SMP/E)
  • Experience in parallel run validation and production cutover processes
  • Ability to analyze scheduler dependencies, external interfaces, and integrations
• Secondary Skills:
  • Knowledge with IBM OMA (Database Conversion tool)
  • Knowledge of scheduler database conversion techniques
  • Expertise in tool customization and migration scripting
  • Familiarity with parallel tracking reports and issue diagnosis
  • Understanding of scheduler-related APIs, integrations, and automation tools
• Good to Have:
  • Knowledge exposure to cutover planning and large migration projects
  • Prior engagement with IBM migration projects or tools
  • Experience in system integration, infrastructure, and security frameworks
  • Knowledge of hybrid environments (mainframe + distributed/cloud)

Resource Requirement

• Category: Senior
• Location: Onsite
• HR Level: 5
• Total EXP: 10+
• Relevant EXP: 6+
• Duration: 15 Months
• Primary / Core Resource: Must Have
• IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IWS / IZWS / TWS z/OS): 6+ years, hands-on experience in at least 1 migration project (preferred CA → IZWS), end-to-end migration lifecycle (analysis → cutover)

Pay

$63,000 to $134,500