DB2MVS Platform Owner (Db2 for z/OS Platform Owner)

Job Purpose
The DB2MVS Platform Owner is tasked with the comprehensive management, stability, security, performance, and strategic vision of the Db2 for z/OS platform, ensuring robust governance and collaboration among all stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of the platform from start to finish, including:
  • platform governance,
  • platform lifecycle,
  • strategic direction,
  • deployment of new services, and
  • ensuring platform availability and stability.
• Collaborate with infrastructure integrators to guarantee that designs and blueprints reflect best practices.
• Approve all designs and blueprints related to the platform domain.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute opportunities for platform enhancements.
• Oversee the comprehensive service definition and delivery.
• Coordinate across platform domains to ensure that the platform is properly integrated, implemented, and monitored.
• Assess non-functional requirements.
• Build strong vendor relationships to support strategic direction and platform support.
• Assist in fulfilling the business strategy, objectives, and values.
• Remain informed about advancements in the field of expertise.
• Foster personal development to enhance effectiveness in fulfilling roles and responsibilities.
• Contribute to Nedbank's culture-building initiatives (e.g., staff surveys, etc.).
• Engage in and support corporate responsibility initiatives aimed at achieving business strategy.
• Pursue opportunities to enhance business processes, models, and systems through agile thinking.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Preferred Qualification

• IT Related Degree or Diploma

Preferred Certifications

• Platform Specific Certifications

Minimum Experience Level

• 8–10+ years of experience with DB2 for z/OS in an enterprise environment, encompassing ownership, governance, and design assurance responsibilities.
• Management of a critical production DB2 environment.
• Experience working across various mainframe domains.
• Accountability for:
  • Platform stability
  • Standards compliance
  • Production readiness

For inquiries, please reach out to the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566.