Director, Data Platform Administration - Remote Eligible

Excellus BCBS; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Excellus BCBS seeks a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead the data platform team in designing, developing and maintaining data systems. The role interfaces with users to understand plans, problems and opportunities and enforces standards for use, performance and maintenance.

The team focuses on Databricks, IBM Cognos, Power BI and SAS, providing guidance to a cross-functional group of technical professionals.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related work experience or six years with no degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or related field.
• Advanced expertise in database design and production systems.
• Experience supervising or leading teams or projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and control systems development lifecycle activities.
• Review projects with sponsors and users to clarify intent and alternatives.
• Estimate staffing, costs and time; manage resources and schedules.
• Mentor Data Platform Administration professionals.
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and privacy requirements.
• Communicate with data center mgmt for problem resolution.

Skills

Database design

Data analysis

Project management

People management

Cross-team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

Databricks

IBM Cognos

Power BI

SAS

Job description

Excellus BCBS seeks a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead the data platform team in designing, developing and maintaining data systems. The role interfaces with users to understand plans, problems and opportunities and enforces standards for use, performance and maintenance.

The team focuses on Databricks, IBM Cognos, Power BI and SAS, providing guidance to a cross-functional group of technical professionals.