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Job Description

Position Summary

The Systems Manager is responsible for the platform that operates the BBH Core Custody applications using Mainframe technologies to support the business operations and strategic goals. The role will manage activities for mainframe related work scope including systems management, ad-hoc operational requests, and problem / defect resolution.  Responsible for overseeing parts of the organization’s IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security. This role will lead mainframe operations, while providing technical guidance and mentorship fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. This role will be accountable for the oversight of high-level risk and exposure items that have a significant impact on the achievement of the objectives of the Systems organization in line with firmwide strategy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure proper product delivery, escalation, and resolution of high exposure items.
• Facilitate the installation, configuration, security, operation, and maintenance of all mainframe infrastructure components (zOS, DB2, CICS, MQ, RACF) and independent software vendor applications (ISVs)
• Develop, maintain, and achieve an integrated systems and business plan for the department which aligns organization structure, systems priorities, budget, and management reporting.
• Ensure that management team is properly aligned with the division strategy, goals, and objectives and has the information and resources necessary to execute.
• Develop and maintain a culture of results-oriented, continuous process improvement, which includes developing and achieving stretch goals, challenging all processes and procedures, focusing on solutions, and keeping abreast of new technologies, applications, and their implications within the department.
• Lead the department by setting high standards, providing a thoughtful approach, having a committed attitude, and by being a role model for BBH Systems leadership.
• Participate and evolve BCP processes and audit compliance requirements.
• Enhance and improve the monitoring and reporting capabilities while defining and measuring kpi’s

Required Skills / Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Mainframe systems.
• Strong knowledge of Mainframe technologies like COBOL, CICS, RACF, JCL, DB2, Assembler
• Advanced knowledge of IBM Mainframe, z/OS, and peripheral hardware (z/OS, CICS TS, DB2 z/OS, MQ z/OS, OMEGAMON, IBM Job scheduler)
• Demonstrated success leading, motivating, and developing large teams in a dynamic environment.
• Broad understanding and demonstrated history of leadership in the areas of, mainframe technologies, storage architecture and datacenter operations including virtual and physical environments.
• Results orientation and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Written and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to handle presentations of project plan and business cases.
• Experience with operating infrastructure organizations across existing network and storage while remaining competitive, strategic, and well-defined.
• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Ability to create roadmaps and ability to clearly present to leadership

Education level and/or relevant experience(s)

• BA / BS Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Tech or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in infrastructure, engineering, and operations.
• Minimum of 5 Years of experience leading and developing large teams preferred.

Salary Range

$145,000-$200,000

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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