• Job Description

  Req#: 40708

  Description and Requirements

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  "At BMC trust is not just a word - it's a way of life!"

  
  

  
  

  We are an award-winning, equal opportunity, culturally diverse, fun place to be. Giving back to the community drives us to be better every single day. Our work environment allows you to balance your priorities, because we know you will bring your best every day. We will champion your wins and shout them from the rooftops. Your peers will inspire, drive, support you, and make you laugh out loud!

  
  

  
  

  We help our customers free up time and space to become an Autonomous Digital Enterprise that conquers the opportunities ahead - and are relentless in the pursuit of innovation!

  The IZOT product line includes BMC’s Intelligent Z Optimization & Transformation products, which help the world’s largest companies to monitor and manage their mainframe systems. The modernization of mainframe is the beating heart of our product line, and we achieve this goal by developing products that improve the developer experience, the mainframe integration, the speed of application development, the quality of the code and the applications’ security, while reducing operational costs and risks. We acquired several companies along the way, and we continue to grow, innovate, and perfect our solutions on an ongoing basis.

  BMC is looking for a Product Manager to join our amazing team!

  The IZOT product line includes BMC’s Intelligent Z Optimization & Transformation products, which help the world’s largest companies to monitor and manage their mainframe systems. The modernization of mainframe is the beating heart of our product line, and we achieve this goal by developing products that improve the developer experience, the mainframe integration, the speed of application development, the quality of the code and the applications’ security, while reducing operational costs and risks. We acquired several companies along the way, and we continue to grow, innovate, and perfect our solutions on an ongoing basis.

  In this role, you will participate in defining the future vision for the product line. You will analyze business opportunities, specify, and prioritize customer requirements. You will direct product development teams, define pricing, and support successful commercial outcomes throughout the product lifecycle. As product manager, you will be or become an expert on the product, market, and related business domains.

  
  

  Here is how, through this exciting role, YOU will contribute to BMC's and your own success:

  The R&D Mainframe manager reports to the Director of Common Services and works with Dev Managers and Technical Services managers. The role includes managing all daily activities of a team of Release Engineering which is responsible for maintenance of the BMC internal processes that deliver SMP/E software to BMC’s z/OS customers and provides support for product teams using the internally developed maintenance delivery tools. Areas covered by release engineering team includes monitoring, tracking, reporting, and problem resolution for mainframe systems, security, and customer facing product & maintenance delivery.

  
  

  To ensure you’re set up for success, you will bring the following skillset & experience:

  Team leadership

  • Manage internal operations projects and note that they may require cross-department resources and coordination.
  • Manage the team’s use of ticketing systems to ensure timely completion of incidents and service requests.
  • Lead meetings as assigned or required; collaborate on change control requests.
  • Hire, train, and develop an operations team.
  • Engage in interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
  • planning, assigning, and directing work.
  • appraising performance, rewarding, coaching, and disciplining employees
  • addressing complaints and resolving problems
  • Present new concepts, methodologies, and technologies to team members.
  • Orient project team members to processes, procedures, and tools.
  • Effectively communicate key technical concepts, verbally and in writing, to team members.
  • Evaluate tools and new technologies for developing and delivering content.
  • Perform administrative duties, including time sheet approval.
  • Manage departmental operating budget to agreed targets as directed by senior management.
  • Participate in meetings to learn about products and features. Lead group interviews with subject matter experts. Gain an understanding of BMC products and cross-product integrations through guided training and individual study.
  • Interact with internal and external customers.
  • Lead customer feedback calls and review field reports.
  • Ensure work produced by team members meets departmental policies, procedures, and standards.

  Project leadership

  • Take a conceptual approach to projects and set the direction.
  • Set priorities for projects.
  • Demonstrate effective use of project resources and project planning tools to estimate task duration, define the scope of assignments, prioritize conflicting deadlines, and provide project and risk assessment.
  • Effectively and consistently communicate team status and risk mitigation plans to associate managers, peer managers, and cross functional leadership.
  • Partner with Common Services experts on special projects as needed.
  • Participate in other projects as assigned by management.
  • Individual contributor talent development
  • Mentor team members with a focus on improving skills and career development. Provide objectives to all team members.
  • Help staff to focus on the right activities and deliverables that support the team objectives while helping to advance career objectives.
  • Build relationships and work with groups throughout IZOT to gain an understanding of various IZOT role profiles, requirements, and opportunities. Create individual development plans for opportunities throughout the IZOT organization.
  • Address training and career development needs of individuals and teams.
  • Formally evaluate performance and conduct performance reviews of all direct reports.
  • Recommend and approve staff member rewards and recognition.

  
  

  Whilst these are nice to have, our team can help you develop in the following skills:

  • Minimum 5 years IT/R&D leadership, Strategic planning, Project Lead, or Project Manager

  • Positive management and leadership style that empowers others to want to do great things.

  • Strong commitment to teamwork. Proven coaching, mentoring, and team-building skills.

  • Proven leadership, performance management, career development, planning, execution, scheduling, and negotiation skills.

  • Ability to work effectively with global and culturally diverse departments and groups.

  • Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects amid changing priorities in a fast-paced environment and produce outstanding results.

  • Effective customer service and conflict resolution skills.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to adjust priorities.

  • Ability to simultaneously lead multiple projects.

  • Characteristics: Professional, organized, high energy, strong technical aptitude, diplomatic, decisive, independent, flexible, detail oriented, problem-solver, self-starter, driven, a team advocate.

  • Minimum 5 years mainframe systems knowledge.

  • BMC IZOT product awareness, with AMI OPS knowledge being highly desirable.

  • Ability to mentor team members on new and emerging technologies.

  • Ability to address difficult issues, make tough decisions, and communicate constructive feedback.

  • Strong ability to acquire, synthesize, and present technical information using a variety of effective presentation skills.

  • Ability to become proficient with the products your team works with.

  • Excellent (written and verbal) communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to effectively present ideas in a variety of presentation media.

  • Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability.

  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite: Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word

  • Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence desirable

  • At minimum, a 3-year, or bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science)

  • Managerial and business class completion is desirable.

  
  

  Our commitment to you!

  BMC’s culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won’t be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU!

  If after reading the above, You’re unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role but are deeply excited about BMC and this team, we still encourage you to apply! We want to attract talents from diverse backgrounds and experience to ensure we face the world together with the best ideas!

  BMC is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page.

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  BMC Software maintains a strict policy of not requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities, upholding a fair and ethical hiring process.

  At BMC we believe in pay transparency and have set the midpoint of the salary band for this role at 4,166,900 INR. Actual salaries depend on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training, licensure, and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

  
  

  The salary listed is just one component of BMC's employee compensation package. Other rewards may include a variable plan and country specific benefits.

  
  

  We are committed to ensuring that our employees are paid fairly and equitably, and that we are transparent about our compensation practices.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  (Returnship@BMC )

  Had a break in your career? No worries. This role is eligible for candidates who have taken a break in their career and want to re-enter the workforce. If your expertise matches the above job, visit to https://bmcrecruit.avature.net/returnship know more and how to apply.

  Min salary

  3,125,175

  Mid point salary

  4,166,900

  Max salary

  5,208,625

• About the company

  BMC helps customers run and reinvent their businesses with open, scalable, and modular solutions to complex IT problems.

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