Information Technology Project Manager

Required: Previous experience of retiring Mainframe Technologies as a Project Manager is essential. Our client is seeking an experiencedTechnical Debt Project Managerto lead a high-impact initiative focused on retiring legacy mainframe applications. This role plays a critical part in modernizing the technology landscape by overseeing the decommissioning of27 applicationsrunning on unsupported platforms, including theIBM Z-Series Mainframe.

Project Overview: As our client moves toward full mainframe retirement, this role will coordinate IT and business stakeholders to migrate or eliminate outdated applications and systems, includingCOBOL, DB2, and ADABASenvironments. You’ll manage solution implementation, data migration, IT process changes, vendor oversight, and resource allocation.

Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end project execution and daily operations for the technical debt reduction effort. Collaborate with IT PM and Large Project Oversight PM to align strategy with operational execution. Serve as subject matter expert on mainframe system decommissioning, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Identify and resolve risks, issues, and resource gaps proactively. Deliverweekly business-focused project status reportssummarizing key milestones, risks, issues, and progress. Optimize the use of budget, vendors, and staff to meet project goals efficiently. Produce and manage essential project documentation and deliverables including: Communication & QA Plans Implementation & Support Plans Post-Implementation Report & Final Acceptance

Qualifications: Proven experiencemanaging large-scale projects involvingmainframe application retirement. Strong understanding of legacy systems (e.g., IBM Z-Series, COBOL, DB2, ADABAS). Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and vendors in high-stakes environments. Excellent communication, leadership, and reporting skills. Experience delivering high-quality documentation and managing complex migration projects. Apply todayto help our client modernize essential services for the future. Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Contract Job functionJob function Information Technology Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ProSearch by 2x Get notified about new Information Technology Project Manager jobs inNorth Dakota, United States. Manager Trainee - Operations (Travel Program; Relocation Required) Clinical Research Program Manager - Sanford ImageneticsClinical Research Program Manager - Sanford ImageneticsSenior Fleet Risk Operations & Project Manager- REMOTESenior Mining Project Manager (Geochemistry or Hydrogeology) Bismarck, ND $120,000.00-$165,000.00 2 weeks ago New Lifeline Phone Program - Sales Team Manager (Grand Forks, North Dakota) (100% Uncapped Performance-Based Earnings) New Lifeline Phone Program - Sales Team Manager (Mandan, North Dakota) (100% Uncapped Performance-Based Earnings) New Lifeline Phone Program - Sales Team Manager (Wilton, North Dakota) (100% Uncapped Performance-Based Earnings) New Lifeline Phone Program - Sales Team Manager (Fargo, North Dakota) (100% Uncapped Performance-Based Earnings) New Lifeline Phone Program - Sales Team Manager (Lincoln, North Dakota) (100% Uncapped Performance-Based Earnings) New Lifeline Phone Program - Sales Team Manager (West Fargo, North Dakota) (100% Uncapped Performance-Based Earnings) New Lifeline Phone Program - Sales Team Manager (Thompson, North Dakota) (100% Uncapped Performance-Based Earnings) New Lifeline Phone Program - Sales Team Manager (Horace, North Dakota) (100% Uncapped Performance-Based Earnings) Fargo, ND $137,280.00-$198,293.33 1 month ago Fargo, ND $149,760.00-$216,320.00 1 month ago Fargo, ND $130,400.00-$176,500.00 3 days ago Fargo, ND $110,000.00-$150,000.00 3 days ago Senior Level - Technical Debt Project ManagerSenior Level - Technical Debt Project ManagerNorth Dakota, United States $116,000.00-$231,000.00 2 days ago West Fargo, ND $105,000.00-$155,375.00 5 months ago Bismarck, ND $125,000.00-$185,000.00 4 days ago West Fargo, ND $105,000.00-$155,375.00 4 months ago Senior Civil Engineering Project ManagerFargo, ND $180,000.00-$220,000.00 4 days ago Senior Civil Engineering Project ManagerGrand Forks, ND $180,000.00-$220,000.00 4 days ago Fargo, ND $116,000.00-$231,000.00 2 days ago Senior Project Manager– Water Resources/StormwaterPlymouth, ND $105,000.00-$165,000.00 3 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.