Director, Data Platform Administration

Capital District Physicians Health Plan Inc; City of Utica (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

Capital District Physicians Health Plan Inc is seeking a Manager of Data Platform Administration in Utica, NY. The role leads a cross-functional team in planning, design, development and maintenance of data systems and analytics platforms, including Databricks, IBM Cognos, Power BI and SAS.

The role emphasizes governance, standards, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure high-quality, compliant data solutions while mentoring staff and managing resources.

Qualifications

• Seven (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.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Confers with and advises subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods.
• 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.
• Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of all relevant legislative and regulatory mandates and ensures that all activities are compliant with these requirements.

Skills

Seven years experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Job description

Capital District Physicians Health Plan Inc is seeking a Manager of Data Platform Administration in Utica, NY. The role leads a cross-functional team in planning, design, development and maintenance of data systems and analytics platforms, including Databricks, IBM Cognos, Power BI and SAS.

The role emphasizes governance, standards, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure high-quality, compliant data solutions while mentoring staff and managing resources.