Data Platform DBA Manager — Lead & Architect

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 the data team in the lifecycle of large-scale data systems. You will collaborate with users to understand plans and opportunities, and champion standards for data use, performance and security.

Responsibilities include directing lifecycle phases, coordinating with sponsors and users, estimating staffing and costs, approving major deliverables, and mentoring staff while maintaining privacy and

Qualifications

• 7+ years related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or relevant field. In lieu of a degree, six (6) years of experience required.
• 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. Uses project management tools for effective personnel utilization, to track and report progress, and to ensure compliance with project implementation schedules.
• 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.
• 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

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / information technology or relevant field

Six years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in Utica, NY seeks a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead the data team in the lifecycle of large-scale data systems. You will collaborate with users to understand plans and opportunities, and champion standards for data use, performance and security.

Responsibilities include directing lifecycle phases, coordinating with sponsors and users, estimating staffing and costs, approving major deliverables, and mentoring staff while maintaining privacy and