Product Manager* Mainframe Modernization

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Product Manager* Mainframe Modernization, Stuttgart

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Client:

Software AG

Location:

Stuttgart, Germany

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

1

Posted:

11.05.2025

Expiry Date:

25.06.2025

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Job Description:

Software AG serves customers worldwide, including large enterprises and government organizations, with business-critical enterprise applications based on IBM z/OS COBOL. The goal is to modernize these systems for future readiness and cost efficiency.

We plan to launch a new product to modernize COBOL z/OS applications using Java technologies on z/OS.

We seek an experienced Product Manager* COBOL Mainframe Modernization to lead product strategy and market adoption.

This role demands technical credibility, a customer-centric approach, and thought leadership.

Essential Functions

• Support global customers in IBM z/OS COBOL modernization projects using Java technologies, collaborating with presales, professional services, and partners.
• Assist in Proof of Concepts (PoC) to demonstrate product capabilities and value.
• Diagnose complex customer issues and propose technical solutions.
• Gather and prioritize customer requirements into feature backlogs.
• Enhance demo environments to showcase product features.
• Create marketing content and raise awareness via webinars, events, social media, blogs, and user groups, working with product marketing. Be a credible thought leader in the IBM Z community.
• Enable internal teams such as presales, professional services, and support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional, international teams to shape product strategy and roadmap.
• Monitor market trends and competitive landscape relevant to mainframe modernization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., IBM, Interskill) are a plus.
• Extensive experience in architecting, developing, and modernizing large-scale COBOL z/OS applications.
• Proven expertise with mainframe databases (Db2, VSAM, IMS, Adabas), transaction monitors (CICS), batch processing (JCL, job scheduling, Sort, Files), development tools, COBOL debugging, and source code management on z/OS.
• Experience with z/OS middleware (MQ, CTG, z/OS Connect) and IMS is advantageous.
• Several years developing full-stack Java enterprise applications on IBM z/OS, focusing on databases, performance, automation, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of IBM mainframe software licensing models.
• Ability to work in an agile environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English, capable of conveying technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Customer-focused, with proven collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven attitude.
• Experience mentoring stakeholders.
• Willingness for occasional international travel (<20%).

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive total compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model, allowing remote work up to 60% and up to 10 days abroad annually.
• Support for home office setup with a one-time hybrid work payment.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program for personal challenges.

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