Data Platform Administration Manager — Remote Options

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in Utica, NY seeks a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead a team responsible for planning, design, development and maintenance of data systems. You will set standards, review work for quality, and ensure privacy and regulatory compliance while championing efficient use of resources.

The role requires expert database and systems analysis skills, strong project management, and the ability to communicate across all organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology 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 MIS.
• 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

• Plan, direct and control the activities of the systems lifecycle.
• Review service requests with sponsors and users to clarify intent and solutions.
• Estimate staffing costs/time for projects and assign resources; track progress.
• Review and approve major deliverables and ensure walk-throughs with users.
• Coordinate with data center management for resource utilization and efficiency.
• Assist IS Planning Manager in developing corporate information systems model.
• Advise subordinates on policies, priorities and methods.
• Interview, train and mentor Data Platform Administration staff.
• Manage resources within budget and corporate guidelines.
• Maintain integrity with mission and privacy policies; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct periodic staff meetings and share department and ethics/compliance info.
• Ensure regular attendance; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Database design

Systems analysis

Project management

People management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or relevant field

Job description

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in Utica, NY seeks a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead a team responsible for planning, design, development and maintenance of data systems. You will set standards, review work for quality, and ensure privacy and regulatory compliance while championing efficient use of resources.

The role requires expert database and systems analysis skills, strong project management, and the ability to communicate across all organizational levels.