Mainframe Batch Scheduling Specialist (IBM TWS via OPC)

We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Batch Scheduling Specialist to administer Tivoli Workload Scheduler (OPC) environments on z/OS. The role is responsible for reliable batch processing, incident resolution, automation, and supporting production-critical workloads in an ITIL-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain OPC scheduler objects, including job streams, calendars, run cycles, and dependencies.
• Plan, schedule, and control daily production workloads; coordinate new batch deployments.
• Monitor batch execution, investigate and resolve failures and abends, and perform manual restarts and recovery.
• Design and improve automated workflows, event and dataset triggers, and alerting to reduce manual effort.
• Implement changes according to ITIL; document procedures and manage incidents and changes via ServiceNow.

Required Skills & Tools

• IBM TWS / IBM OPC (z Tivoli Workload Scheduler)
• z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSF
• Batch operations and job recovery/restart procedures
• ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management

Preferred Skills

• CA7 familiarity
• REXX, RACF, DB2, IMS, and FTP/file-transfer knowledge
• ServiceNow, eZ Scheduler, EPV reporting, and scripting or automation tools

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3–8+ years in mainframe batch scheduling or production control

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
• Customer-focused approach and ability to work in global teams and shift or on-call rotations
• Continuous improvement and mentoring mindset

KPIs

Batch success rate, SLA compliance, incident resolution time, and scheduler availability.

Applicants should include examples of TWS/IWS environments they have managed and any automation improvements delivered.

What’s in it for you?

• Access to training and certifications
• Remote or hybrid work, with a maximum of two office visits per month based on location and contract type
• Wellbeing programs, work-life balance, integration and passion-sharing events
• Private medical and dental care
• Benefits platform and sports activity co-funding
• Gift packages and seniority appreciation benefits
• Charity and eco initiatives
• Flexible working hours

Recruitment Process

1. Quick conversation with HR
2. Interview with a manager or IT expert/project representative via MS Teams
3. Feedback within 1–5 business days after the interview