Manager, Technology Product Manager (Mainframe Middleware)

IBM Mainframe Specialists are responsible for designing, coding, testing, and maintaining programs and software applications on mainframe systems. They enhance existing software systems and participate in agile software development practices. They review application code to identify critical defects and provide necessary fixes. They collaborate with other teams to develop, design, and troubleshoot software applications. They are also responsible for full system development life cycles, integration testing, and acceptance testing.

Job Description

IBM MF Specialist is a senior role of PAS (Policy Admin Systems) team in Solution Delivery department. This role requires comprehensive technical skills to deliver the best fit solutions that contribute to business values. This role also needs to provide guidance and help to other development members including governance of vendor partners.

Job Purpose

Responsible for PAS developments including governance of vendors to deliver solutions

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for PAS developments from end-to-end including support IT/ST/UAT as needed. Contribute to PAS transformation related to IT Modernization program in Japan. Provide guidance to other development team members as needed. Communicate and guide vendor development team to ensure the direction and delivery quality.

Key Relationships

Internal Interactions

(Within the Organization)

Business Partners and other IT Leaders

External Interactions (Outside the Organization)

SI Implementation Partners

Required Skills and Experiences

Educational Qualification

Bachelor of Science Degree – Computer Science or related field

Specific Qualifications

Japanese language: N3 & above. English business fluency

Total Experience

Experience: - 8+ years IT delivery experience

- Tier 1 insurance carrier transformation experience, preferred - Familiar with commonly used insurance system packages, preferred

Insurance Knowledge: - Comprehensive knowledge of insurance product definition, rating engine, underwriting rules, regulatory reporting

Technical Skills: - Knowledge of COBOL/Assembler/JCL/CICS/IMSDB/zOS Connect.

- Mastery in IBM mainframe platform environment setup

- Experience in integration of IBM mainframe and open systems

Leadership: - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well with excellent coaching skills. Collaboration: - Ability to operate and have credibility with business partners - Strong interpersonal skills and ability for productive collaboration across varying departments.  Comfortable building relationships, internally and externally Passionate and mindset: - Self-motivated and self-sufficient with growth-mindset

- Comfortable in voicing his/her opinion and representing the viewpoints of others in a productive manner

- Ability to deal well with ambiguity, conflict and difficult situations, and ability to deal with change in a pro-active and positive manner