Field Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Mainframe Modernization Greater Boston, MA Area

The Company is seeking a Field Chief Technology Officer with a focus on mainframe modernization. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of solving the complex challenge of making decades of mission-critical software understandable, transformable, and capable of continuous evolution. This role demands a deep understanding of mainframe architecture, including application and data architectures, transaction processing, and operational resilience. The CTO will lead the architectural understanding of how these elements interact across complex mainframe estates, ensuring that modernization efforts preserve system-level correctness. Additionally, the role involves partnering with engineering, product, and sales teams to enhance the platform's capabilities and to develop automated solutions for the most challenging aspects of mainframe modernization. Applicants must have a championship mindset, a passion for invention, and a strong focus on delivering value to customers. The ideal candidate will have a background as a world-class mainframe architect, with hands-on knowledge of IBM Z and z/OS, and a proven track record of solving technical problems in mission-critical enterprise systems. The role also requires the ability to build trusted relationships with technical and executive leaders, as well as a strategic approach to partner engagement. The CTO will be expected to contribute to the technical vision for mainframe modernization, promote thought leadership, and foster a culture of technical rigor and continuous learning. A willingness to work hands-on with various teams and a curiosity for emerging AI and autonomous engineering approaches are essential.

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