Mainframe Product Owner

About Atos
Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 78,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 68 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

The Mainframe Product Manager is responsible for defining, evolving, and executing the strategic direction of the mainframe services portfolio. This includes modernization, operations, and transformation initiatives, with a strong emphasis on AI integration, cloud connectivity, and cost optimization.

Core Responsibilities

• Portfolio Strategy & Governance
• Define and maintain the end-to-end mainframe services portfolio, including MFaaS, modernization, optimization, and MF advisory services
• Align offerings with market trends, client needs, and internal capabilities
• Drive integration of AI and automation into mainframe portfolio elements (e.g., AIOps, predictive maintenance, threat detection)
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business language for non-technical audiences, enabling informed decision-making, as well as to convert business requirements into technical solutions
• Modernization & Innovation
• Leadership Plan & Lead initiatives around replatforming, refactoring, and cloud integration (e.g., ZOWE, zCX, Ansible, Kubernetes)
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to embed GenAI, Watson Orchestrator, and OpenAI tools into modernization scenarios
• Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement
• Coordinate with sales, delivery, and alliance teams to ensure portfolio readiness and market fit
• Support enablement through training plans and certification frameworks
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting
• Track portfolio KPIs, headcount alignment, and certification progress across geographies
• Provide regular updates to leadership, like 360° monthly reviews with senior management

Skills & Competencies

• Good understanding of mainframe technologies (z/OS, RACF, CICS/MQ, DB2, IMS)
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and to convert business needs into technical solutions
• English proficiency at C1 level required; French is nice to have
• Strategic thinking and portfolio lifecycle management
• Familiarity with AI/ML, cloud-native architectures, and DevSecOps
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Day-to-day portfolio management
• Facilitation of project reviews and checkpoint meeting
• KPI analysis and risk escalation
• Standards optimization and identification of improvement area

Rewards And Benefits

• Wellbeing programs & work-life balance - integration and passion sharing events,
• Private medical and dental care,
• Benefits platform – shopping, cinema, sport etc.,
• Co-funding of sport activities, e.g. Multisport & OK system cards, b-active program,
• Courses and certifications e.g. Google Cloud, AWS, ITIL,
• Conferences and Expert Communities,
• Gift packages for special occasions Easter, Christmas, Children's Day,
• Appreciation for seniority additional days off, Atos Jubilee gifts,
• Charity and eco initiatives,

Here at Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all.

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