ZEKE Scheduler

About This Role

Support enterprise production scheduling, CD1 conversion readiness, and batch optimization initiatives as a senior-level ZEKE Scheduling Subject Matter Expert. Stabilize, optimize, and prepare enterprise batch processing for upcoming conversion activities.

Responsibilities

• Own daily enterprise batch execution using ZEKE/ZEBB
• Process and validate scheduling requests through enterprise change and service management tools
• Provide expert-level support for job abends, reruns, restarts, and dependency issues
• Proactively monitor batch schedules to identify risks, inefficiencies, and conflicts
• Provide rapid recovery support during production incidents
• Co-lead planning sessions with application teams to ensure CD1 readiness
• Document and track all INT, Mock1, and Mock2 activities
• Recommend improvements to CD1 execution, communication, and scheduling readiness
• Develop and maintain runbooks and actionable pre-conversion checklists
• Establish clear timelines for scheduling and JCL submissions to support pre-staging
• Advocate for Production Support by ensuring early visibility and preparation time
• Support enterprise batch operations during non-standard hours
• Provide hands-on ZEKE scheduling support and recovery for after-hours processing
• Assist with CD1 planning sessions, particularly off-cycle and late-shift activities
• Monitor critical-path jobs during off-hour processing cycles

Requirements

• ZEKE / ZEBB
• Production Scheduling
• Batch Operations Support
• Job Dependency Management
• Conversion / Cutover Support (CD1 or equivalent)
• Expert / senior Level Only

Qualifications

• Deep ZEKE production experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits