Data Platform Administration Manager

Lifetime Workforce Solutions, LLC; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,093 - 198,168; Full time

Job summary

Excellus seeks a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead the Data Platform Administration team in planning, design, development and maintenance of data systems and applications.

You will collaborate with users to understand needs, champion standards, and oversee project delivery while ensuring quality, security, and cost-efficient operation of data platforms. Travel may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or relevant field. In lieu of a degree, six (6) years of experience.
• Advanced expertise in database design, development, testing and maintenance for production ready systems.
• Advanced expertise in structured systems analysis and design, user relations, data gathering techniques, and management information systems.
• Prior experience supervising or managing people and/or projects or indirectly leading teams.
• Demonstrated analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in project planning and project management.
• Ability to effectively communication, across all levels within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and controls the activities of the analysis, design, development, and installation phases of the systems lifecycle.
• Reviews service requests / projects and consults with executive sponsors, requesters, and/or user representatives to clarify intent, discuss problematic areas, and consider alternate solutions.
• Estimates staffing requirements, costs and time for project activities, and assigns systems resources.
• Reviews and approves the major deliverables of the systems development methodology and ensures that all required walk-throughs have been conducted with the appropriate users.
• Communications with data center management for resolution of system problem situations, and on proper, efficient, and cost-effective utilization of EDP resources.
• Assists the IS Planning Manager in developing the corporate information systems model, identifying those systems that will require development, and establishing a development sequence.
• Confers with and advises subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods.
• Interviews, selects, trains and mentors Data Platform Administration professionals.
• Ensures effective availability and utilization of material resources by planning, budgeting and maintaining operational costs within corporate guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or relevant field

6 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Excellus seeks a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead the Data Platform Administration team in planning, design, development and maintenance of data systems and applications.

You will collaborate with users to understand needs, champion standards, and oversee project delivery while ensuring quality, security, and cost-efficient operation of data platforms. Travel may be required as needed.