DBA Manager

New York Technology Partners; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Technology Partners seeks an experienced database manager to oversee corporate databases, support project teams, and ensure production readiness. You will lead a team, coordinate with IT and development groups, and drive staffing and training decisions to meet organizational goals.

The role requires broad SQL database knowledge and strong communication, with a focus on lifecycle integration, budgeting, and performance reviews for staff growth.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of different SQL databases such as DB2, Sybase, Informix, SQL Server, EDB and Postgres SQL.
• In-depth knowledge of how database department fits into development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication skills, analytical abilities, strong judgement and management skills, and ability to work with customers, managers and staff.
• Experience with Microsoft Office desktop tools (Project, Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Manages the availability and usability of corporate databases in accordance with requirements.
• Manages database department efforts in support of project teams, review and approve proposed changes by project teams to the logical database design and approve changes to Corporation’s databases.
• Provides timely support to all production databases.
• Assign personnel to projects and direct their activities.
• Develop and communicate a challenging, clear and measurable Performance Review for each in-line management staff member; assist in the development, review and approval of clear and measurable Development Plans for all staff members.

Skills

Database management leadership

SQL databases knowledge

Team management

Communication & stakeholder management

Production support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

Manages the availability and usability of corporate databases in accordance with requirements

Manages database department efforts in support of project teams, review and approve proposed changes by project teams to the logical database design and approve changes to Corporation’s databases

Provides timely support to all production databases

Manages activities with other departments (e.g. information technology, unix administration, technical support, production automation, project office, etc.)

Assign personnel to projects and direct their activities

Contribute to decisions on personnel actions (hiring, promotions, terminations, etc.)

Confer with and advise subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods

Prepare and monitor progress to satisfy employee career goals

Decide, schedule, and ensure funding for employee training classes, conferences and seminars

Review and evaluate work of staff and prepare periodic performance reports

Effectively participate as a member of Production Division management team

Maintain a high level of leadership and management

Develop, publish and maintain a department assessment consisting of Departmental Mission/Function, Performance Standards, Goals and Objectives, Strengths and Weaknesses

Develop and communicate a challenging, clear and measurable Performance Review for each in-line management staff member; assist in the development, review and approval of clear and measurable

Performance Review and Employee

Development Plans for all staff members and provide regular and constructive feedback regarding the achievements of expectations

Hold regular staff meetings to keep employees informed regarding relevant industry, corporate, departmental issues, projects and concerns; support staff decisions and give recognition of accomplishments; and encourage cooperation, collaboration and teamwork within staff and team members

Provide a work environment conducive to challenging, motivating and retaining employees

Promote staff mobility and career path planning

Initiate, manage and participate in corporate projects or departmental initiatives

Provide monthly status of achievement reports on departmental objectives and corporate project deliverables

Maintain a current skills/knowledge/ability inventory for each employee and utilize to assign tasks that achieve project goals while promoting growth and development of staff

Develop, manage, monitor and revise annual departmental operating budget in accordance with Accounting guidelines

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages a team

Qualifications:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Broad knowledge of different SQL databases such as DB2, Sybase, Informix, SQL Server, EDB and Postgres SQL

Iin-depth knowledge of how database department fits into development lifecycle

Excellent communication skills, analytical abilities, strong judgement and management skills, and ability to work with customers, managers and staff

Experience with Microsoft Office desktop tools (Project, Word, Excel)

Technical Skills:

Experience with multiple database management system technologies across two or more operating systems

Excellent understanding of database design and documentation tools

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related discipline

3+ years of managing all areas of a database group

7+ experience in database and data administration