Mainframe Panavalet and ChangeMan Specialist

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Kyndryl is seeking a Mainframe Panvalet & ChangeMan Specialist with deep technical expertise in z/OS environments, JCL, Panvalet source code libraries, and ChangeMan ZMF package management. This role is critical to ensuring secure, compliant, and reliable software delivery across mainframe systems.

You will be responsible for managing source code libraries, automating software configuration management (SCM) tasks, and supporting development and operations teams through the full lifecycle of software changes.

Responsibilites:

• Manage and maintain Panvalet libraries for source code, JCL, macros, and copybooks.
Administer ChangeMan ZMF packages across environments (DEV TEST QA
• PROD).
• Perform impact analysis, troubleshoot promotion failures, and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Automate SCM tasks using REXX, CLIST, and JCL scripting.
• Collaborate with developers, operations, and governance teams to ensure smooth software delivery.
• Document SCM processes and provide training to ensure consistent practices.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Skills and Experience:

1. Mainframe Fundamentals

• Strong knowledge of z/OS, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, datasets (PS, PDS, VSAM).
• Proficiency in JCL (Job Control Language) for batch jobs and utilities.
• Familiarity with COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, Easytrieve (to support and migrate source code).
• Experience with mainframe scheduling tools (Control-M, CA-7, etc.).

2. Panvalet (CA Panvalet)

• Expertise in managing Panvalet libraries for source code, macros, copybooks, JCL.
• Version control, check-in/check-out, and member management.
• Using Panvalet utilities (PAN# utilities) for maintenance and automation.
• Integration of Panvalet with compilers and batch streams.

3. ChangeMan ZMF (Serena ChangeMan)

• Hands-on experience with software change and configuration management lifecycle.
Creating, promoting, installing, and backing out packages across environments (DEV TEST QA
• PROD).
• Performing impact analysis of code changes before promotion.
• Managing approvals, audits, and compliance processes.
• Troubleshooting package promotion and installation failures.

4. Automation & Scripting

• REXX and CLIST scripting for automating SCM and operational tasks.
• JCL automation for migrations, versioning, and builds.
• Use of SORT, IDCAMS, IEBGENER, IEBCOPY and other utilities for dataset handling.

5. Soft Skills

• Analytical skills: quickly resolving code promotion and migration issues.
• Communication skills: bridging developers, operations, and management.
• Documentation & training: creating guidelines for consistent SCM practices.
High attention to detail to prevent production issues.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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