The Database team manager manages the Database services provided to technology teams. The manager’s focus is on providing support for the immediate database team tasks and long-term platform strategy while maintaining a safe and collaborative working environment. You will collaborate with the technical team to set priorities and coach individuals for ongoing career development.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead a team of Database Administrators and Engineers with varying skill levels
Develop and maintain relationships between the Database team and the other technology teams
Maintain awareness of the department budget, influence budget planning, and model the financial impact of decisions
Define long-term strategy and prioritize strategic and technical tasks
Develop business cases for strategic initiatives
Facilitate technical conversations to arrive at succinct decisions and tasks
Leverage team and individual goals to measure performance and drive outcomes. Regularly report progress towards goals
Measure team performance with metrics
Facilitate incident response
Participate in the Change Management and Problem Management processes
Make staffing recommendations
Qualifications
Demonstrated understanding and experience managing database platforms
Well-practiced troubleshooting methodology
Desire to act support the team and drive results through the work of others
Experience automating tasks or leading the automation of repeatable work
Familiarity with leading an Agile Scrum team and the Scrum process
Understand product licensing and budget forecasting
Ability to communicate complex topics across all audiences
Focus on continuous personal development
Education or Equivalent Experience:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
More than 8 years’ experience as an administrator or engineer on a database platform
At least 1-2 years as a team lead or manager preferred
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