Deployment Lead - Mainframe Modernization

Are you ready to leverage your expertise to take our mainframe modernization practice to new heights?

We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving innovation and transformation in our mainframe environment. You will have the opportunity to collaborate in the Mainframe Modernization practice as we continue to be our Client's reinvention partner of choice.

You are :

A Deployment Lead with mainframe modernization experience. Your expertise includes work planning, scheduling and risk mitigation.

The Work :

Collaborate with project teams to manage interdependencies, ensure alignment between all deployment-related activities, and monitor and control progress through the deployment plan.

Create detailed reports on deployment planning progress and present findings to stakeholders

Foster a collaborative environment by encouraging open communication among project team

Identify potential risks in the deployment process and proactively develop mitigation strategies.

Develop strategies to enhance deployment efficiency and effectiveness

Identify cross dependencies across workstreams and plan deployment strategies

Analyze current batch schedules and identify downtime for cutover window.

Coordinate the execution of the End-to-End cutover plan and track progress

Facilitate cutover check points, communicate cutover status at regular intervals to stakeholders

Track and coordinate issue resolution, and Interface with project leadership for escalations and key decisions

Coordinate the execution of the End-to-End cutover plan and track progress

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's What you Need :

Minimum 5+ years of experience as project manager or delivery lead in complex engagements with a solid understanding of managing a migration to cloud, demonstrated ability for detailed planning, and solid understanding of risk management techniques.

Minimum 3+ years of experience working on mainframe optimization or mainframe modernization programs

Minimum 3+ years of experience in Deployment Countdown & large scale Cutover Execution

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience

Bonus if you have :

Proficiency in Data Migration , File migration and Pre cut over (Dry Runs) is desired.

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We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 01 / 24 / 2026 and open for at least 3 days.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here :

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New Jersey$100,500 to $266,300

Washington$100,500 to $245,000

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