Mainframe Academy Specialist

About Us (Ensono):

Ensono is an expert technology adviser and managed service provider. As a relentless ally, we accelerate clients’ digital transformation to achieve business outcomes that stand to last. Our dedicated team helps organizations optimize today’s systems across any hybrid environment with services such as consulting, mainframe and application modernization, public cloud migration, and cloud-native development. With certified experts in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud and recognized as Microsoft Datacenter Transformation Partner of the Year, Ensono has over 3500+ associates globally and is headquartered in greater Chicago.

We care about your success, offering comprehensive strategic and managed services for mission-critical applications. Our Advisory and Consulting services can help upfront with an application strategy or find the right places for your applications – whether it’s public, multi or hybrid cloud, or mainframe. And because we span across all mission-critical platforms, we can meet you wherever you are in your digital transformation journey, with 24/7 support when you need it. We are your relentless ally, flexing with you when challenges emerge so you don’t feel stuck in place. With cross-platform certifications and decades of experience, our technology experts have become an extension of your team so you’re continuously innovating – doing more with less while remaining secure. And that’s just the beginning.

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That’s why we’ve outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it’s important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Execute the MFA India cohorts (campus hires and Fast Track apprentices).
• Provide oversight and document weekly status from participants.
• Run weekly team building/challenge activities for cohorts.
• Lead cohort weekly team meetings.
• Coordinate and facilitate MFA Speaker Series, Leader Lunch-and-Learn sessions.
• Monitor participant progress; escalate concerns to MFA Manager.
• Participate in recurring meetings with mainframe leaders and mentors to follow-up on participant progress and update SME curriculum as required.
• Assist MFA Managers with prep tasks for each cohort.
• Co-lead/assist in leading the annual MFA revamp effort.
• Participate in MFA recruiting (career fairs, interviews, outreach events).
• Some in-office travel for events required (2-3 times annually).
• Assist MFA leaders (Sr. Manager and Manager) in executing the MFA program in the US and Poland as needed.
• Perform MFA program data collection and initial analysis. Clean data as needed. Work with MFA leaders to draft annual MFA Program Assessment report.  Collaborate with MFA Organizational Development (OD) Lead on this effort.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field.   
• 3+ years of Program Management experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to effectively manage competing priorities from a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, including communicating with key stakeholders globally.
• Proficiency with MS Office products (OneNote, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, PowerPoint, etc.).
• 2+ years of data collection and analysis skills.
• Proficient at using Excel.
• Highly motivated, strong desire to learn quickly, ability to effectively multi-task and work independently, and the readiness to demonstrate a proactive attitude.
• A collaborative professional adept at engaging trainees and delivering constructive feedback as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Project Management experience.
• 1:1 Mentoring/coaching experience.
• Mainframe education or work experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.
• Experience with program evaluation methods.