VP Enterprise Applications (Mainframe) Transformations

Job description

Position Overview We are seeking a strategic and technical leader of Mainframe Application Development to lead our core legacy systems environment. In this role, you will oversee the modernization, transformation with maintenance, and seamless integration of our mission-critical COBOL and CICS applications. You will manage a dedicated team with a Technical leader, ensuring that the backbone of our business—covering General Ledger, Inventory Management, and Warehouse Management (WMS) —remains robust, scalable, and compatible with our expanding ecosystem of third-party server applications. Core Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Leadership & Roadmap 2. Technical Oversight 3. Team Management & Mentorship 4. Integration & Operations - Define and execute the long-term strategy for the mainframe environment, balancing "keep-the-lights-on" stability with modernization/transformation initiatives. - Oversee the architectural integrity of interfaces between legacy mainframe data and modern 3rd party/cloud-based server applications. - Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships. - Serve as the executive technical lead for COBOL and CICS development standards. - Ensu...