Manager, IT – Mainframe Applications & Operations

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Thermo Fisher Scientific's Customer Channels Group is seeking an IT Manager for Mainframe Applications & Operations in India to lead a newly established team supporting two business-critical mainframes in Canada and the US. This role will oversee the day-to-day operations of the India-based team, ensuring system stability, reliable execution of nightly batch runs, and the overall health of our mainframe environments. The Manager will also play a key role in driving efficiency, fostering collaboration across global teams, and ensuring our mainframe platforms meet the operational demands of the business today-and tomorrow.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Lead the India-based mainframe team responsible for monitoring, supporting, and enhancing applications running on two North American mainframes.
• Oversee the reliable execution of nightly batch runs and proactively address issues impacting system availability or performance.
• Collaborate with North American application and operations teams to ensure 24x7 coverage, smooth handoffs, and timely incident resolution.
• Monitor system health metrics, ensuring issues are escalated and resolved quickly to minimize downtime.
• Encourage a culture of accountability, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the India team.
• Drive operational excellence through process automation, workflow optimization, and detailed documentation.
• Ensure compliance with global IT standards, audit requirements, and change management protocols.
• Communicate progress, risks, and operational insights clearly with leadership in both India and North America.

Experience:

• Strong background in mainframe operations, with exposure to application support, batch processing, and system monitoring.
• Previous experience leading technical teams, with proven ability to manage day-to-day operations while balancing project needs.
• Effective communicator, able to bridge technical and business priorities across global teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment, balancing immediate operational needs with long-term improvements.
• Knowledge of legacy mainframe environments and how they integrate with modern platforms and enterprise operations.
• Familiarity with ITIL or ITSM practices, including incident, problem, and change management.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or Master's in IT Management) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mainframe technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, IDMS, and VSAM.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., CA7) and monitoring utilities.
• Experience managing offshore IT teams or supporting global IT operations.
• Exposure to modernization strategies for mainframe systems or integration with digital platforms.

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation, please contact us at 855-471-2255