Data Platform Administration Manager

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield; Town of De Witt (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield seeks a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead the Data Platform Administration team. You will plan, direct and evaluate activities across the systems lifecycle, communicating with users to align plans with operations and opportunities.

You will champion standards for data platform use, control, performance, updating and maintenance, while reviewing work for quality and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or relevant field; six years of experience in lieu.
• Advanced expertise in database design and development for production systems.
• Advanced expertise in structured systems analysis and design, data gathering and MIS.
• Experience supervising or managing people and/or projects.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in project planning and project management.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and control lifecycle activities of systems development.
• Consult with sponsors, requesters and users to clarify intent and discuss alternatives.
• Estimate staffing, costs and time; manage resources and schedules.
• Review major deliverables and ensure user walk-throughs.
• Promote standards for data platform administration and governance.
• Mentor Data Platform Administration professionals and staff.
• Ensure privacy, regulatory compliance and risk management.

Skills

Database design

Systems analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or relevant field

Six (6) years of experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield seeks a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead the Data Platform Administration team. You will plan, direct and evaluate activities across the systems lifecycle, communicating with users to align plans with operations and opportunities.

You will champion standards for data platform use, control, performance, updating and maintenance, while reviewing work for quality and adherence to policies.