Our Client is seeking an experienced Tivoli Output Manager or what may be also considered as a Mainframe Output Management Consultant to support an engagement for a long-standing enterprise client . This is a short-term, high-priority consulting assignment supporting an active mainframe migration and configuration effort. The broader project involves IBM SCLM – Software Configuration and Library Manager and related z/OS configuration activities. The consultant will be focused on supporting Tivoli Output Manager, mainframe output handling, JES/batch output validation, and related production readiness activities. This is not a generic Tivoli administration role. The right consultant must have hands-on experience in a z/OS mainframe environment, with strong knowledge of Tivoli Output Manager, JES2/JES3, JCL, ISPF/TSO, SDSF, batch execution, and SYSOUT/report distribution
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Tivoli Output Manager activities within an active IBM mainframe migration/configuration project
- Configure, validate, and troubleshoot output/report management processes in a z/OS environment
- Support capture, routing, archiving, viewing, retention, and distribution of mainframe output
- Validate JES2/JES3 output handling, SYSOUT processing, and spool-related activity
- Review and troubleshoot JCL and batch job output
- Use SDSF, TSO, and ISPF to review jobs, output, panels, and configuration details
- Assist with ISPF panel setup and related mainframe configuration activities
- Support SCLM-adjacent activities where output, batch execution, or ISPF setup is involved
- Troubleshoot missing, failed, misrouted, or incorrectly retained reports/output
- Assist with go-live readiness, cutover support, and post-go-live warranty support
- Partner with IBM and client technical teams in a fast-moving project environment
- Document issues, configuration steps, resolutions, and knowledge transfer items
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with IBM Tivoli Output Manager in a z/OS environment
- Strong understanding of mainframe output management concepts
- Experience with z/OS, JES2 and/or JES3, SYSOUT, and spool processing
- Ability to read, analyze, and troubleshoot JCL
- Experience with TSO/ISPF
- Experience using SDSF for job and output review
- Strong understanding of mainframe batch execution and production support
- Experience troubleshooting output routing, report capture, report retention, and report distribution issues
- Ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with IBM and client stakeholders
Preferred Skills
- Experience with IBM SCLM – Software Configuration and Library Manager
- Experience supporting ISPF panel setup or SCLM-related execution/configuration
- Experience with mainframe security tools such as RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret
- COBOL mainframe environment experience
- Experience with REXX or CLIST scripting
- Experience with Assembler or ASMA90-related environments
- Prior experience supporting migration, acquisition integration, go-live, or production cutover efforts
Experience with comparable output/report management tools such as:
- CA View/SAR
- Mobius
- IBM Content Manager OnDemand
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