Role Overview We are seeking an experienced scheduling migration specialist to support large-scale migrations to IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IZWS / IWS). This role serves as a subject matter expert in batch scheduling conversion across development, test, and production environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support migration of batch scheduling workloads to IBM Z Workload Scheduler. Analyze legacy scheduling definitions from CA-7, CA ESP, Jobtrac, BMC Control-M, and ASG Zeke/Zebb and map them to IBM scheduler structures. Execute parallel tracking, schedule validation, dependency analysis, and issue resolution. Monitor workload execution using TSO/ISPF and IBM scheduler interfaces. Provide technical guidance and training to scheduling teams and operational staff. Mandatory Skills and Experience Strong mainframe background in OS/390 or z/OS Deep hands-on experience with IBM Z Workload Scheduler (IZWS / IWS). Hands-on migration experience from Non-IBM / ISV scheduling platforms such as CA-7, CA ESP, CA Workload Automation ESP, Jobtrac, BMC Control-M, or ASG Zeke/Zebb to IBM Z Workload Scheduler. Strong TSO/ISPF editing skills and expert-level understanding of JCL. Experience with dependency analysis, schedule validation, report review, and iterative parallel tracking Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical collaboration and customer-facing work. Preferred / Additional Skills REXX programming skills. Workload Automation Programming Language WAPL Dynamic Workload Console familiarity.