Data Platform Administration Manager (Remote)

Univera Healthcare; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Univera Healthcare in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead a team responsible for designing, developing and maintaining data systems. You will engage with users to understand plans and issues, and champion standards for data use, performance, and maintenance.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting acumen and the ability to review progress against defined quality standards while guiding data platform strategy and operations.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or relevant field; six years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 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 communicate 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. Uses project management tools to track progress and ensure compliance with schedules.
• Reviews and approves the major deliverables of the systems development methodology and ensures walk-throughs with appropriate users.
• Communications with data center management for resolution of system problem situations and proper utilization of resources.
• Assists in developing the corporate information systems model and identifying systems needing development.
• Mentors Data Platform Administration professionals.
• Maintains resources by planning, budgeting and controlling costs within corporate guidelines.

Skills

Project management

People leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Univera Healthcare in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead a team responsible for designing, developing and maintaining data systems. You will engage with users to understand plans and issues, and champion standards for data use, performance, and maintenance.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting acumen and the ability to review progress against defined quality standards while guiding data platform strategy and operations.