What We Are Looking For
Fresche Solutions is seeking an experienced IBM i Consulting Manager to lead a team of consultants delivering short- and long-term solutions for clients maintaining or extending their IBM i (AS/400) environments.
The ideal candidate is a proven people and client relationship manager who possesses strong IBM i technical knowledge - enabling them to engage credibly with clients, guide their team's technical delivery, and identify new opportunities to grow existing accounts.
Success in this role requires a balance of three core strengths:
- People Leadership - developing, directing, and supporting a team of IBM i consultants
- Client Management - building trusted, long-term relationships at existing client organizations
- Technical Credibility - leveraging IBM i expertise to communicate confidently with technical stakeholders and oversee quality delivery
What You Will Do
- Analyze clients' existing IBM i environments and provide strategic recommendations for enhancement, optimization, and/or modernization.
- Create and present executive-level proposals and solutions to client stakeholders.
- Lead and balance the workloads of a team of IBM i developers across multiple client assignments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Provide technical leadership in RPG, CL, SQL, and other IBM i-related technologies.
What You Bring
- 20+ years of IBM i (AS/400) software development experience.
- 10+ years of management or supervisory experience.
- Deep command of RPG (all forms), DB2, and SQL.
- Proficiency with ILE concepts and modular programming.
- Knowledge of web services, APIs, and modern integration technologies.
- Familiarity with modern development methodologies including Agile and DevOps.
- Experience with IBM i SDLC tools and processes.
- Broad knowledge of industry verticals including Distribution, Manufacturing, Finance, and Insurance.
- Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as Infor XA/MAPICS, LX/BPCS, PRMS, JD Edwards, and similar solutions.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and presentation skills.
What Will Set You Apart
- Bachelor's degree and/or MBA in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Previous consulting or client-facing experience in a professional services environment.
- Experience in pre-sales activities, including scoping, solution design, and proposal development.
- Proven ability to recruit, interview, and onboard technical talent to support team growth.
- Knowledge of Java, .NET, Python, Node.js, or other modern programming languages.
- Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate code generation and application development.
- Demonstrated success leading application modernization initiatives.
- Knowledge of security best practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
- ITIL or PMP certification.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package.
- Premium benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
- Advanced technical tools, resources, and a company-provided technology stack.
- A culture of innovation supported by collaborative, client-focused teams.
- Fully remote position with occasional US and Canadian travel to client and partner sites.
- No return-to-office mandate - ever.
Ready to make your mark? If you're passionate about technology and driven by client success, we'd love to start a conversation.
Apply today: freschesolutions.com/careers
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