Enterprise Data & Cloud Platform Lead

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools seeks a senior leader to plan, manage, and coordinate enterprise database management and data platform operations.

This role provides strategic and operational leadership across enterprise database environments, cloud-based data platforms, BI infrastructure, and data integration technologies to ensure security, availability, integrity, and performance of critical data infrastructure supporting organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, information systems, data management, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in enterprise database management, enterprise data platform operations, data integration services, and/or data warehouse environments, or a related field, some of which shall have been in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of enterprise database management, data governance, and data platform administration principles, practices, and technologies.
• Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms, analytics infrastructure, data integration technologies, and related enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of information security, access governance, business continuity, disaster recovery, and risk management practices.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and standards related to information technology and data management.
• Skill in strategic planning, personnel management, budgeting, vendor management, and program administration.
• Skill in directing enterprise technology operations and managing complex technical environments.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to develop and implement long-range plans and technology strategies.
• Ability to evaluate technologies, assess organizational needs, and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to effectively lead teams in multiple projects.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and/or present information to groups.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, vendors, organizational leadership, and other internal and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and operational responsibilities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Creates, designs, and oversees the broad activities of enterprise database management and data platform operations, including enterprise database environments, cloud-based data platforms, analytics infrastructure, data integration services, and related technologies that support organizational objectives and ensure the availability, security, and integrity of enterprise data assets.
• Develops and implements strategies, standards, technology roadmaps, lifecycle management plans, and modernization initiatives for enterprise database management, data platform operations, and infrastructure services.
• Leads the staff responsible for enterprise database administration, data platform operations, systems engineering, analytics infrastructure, and data integration services; ensures the security, availability, integrity, and performance of enterprise data platforms and services.
• Establishes and monitors standards for security, access governance, compliance, availability, performance, capacity management, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity across enterprise data platforms.
• Oversees enterprise data movement and integration services to ensure the reliable, secure, and efficient exchange of information across organizational systems.
• Assists with the planning of short- and long-term objectives for enterprise database management and related technology initiatives.
• Plays a key role in developing strategies for achieving the goals contained within the FCPS Strategic Plan and is accountable for outcomes.
• Directs the development of long-range program plans, staffing profiles, resource management strategies, and related procedures to ensure program success.
• Oversees and participates in preparation of the operating budget for the department and office and establishes controls over expenditures by allocating and assigning resources, both physical and human.
• Prepares and/or coordinates written and oral reports and analyses to identify and interpret trends or patterns in data sets that communicate key insights.
• Manages risk and matters of compliance related to local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and mandates.
• Presents information and recommendations to senior management team or School Board.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with school, county, and outside agency personnel.
• Facilitates meetings with community groups or employee associations.
• Negotiates and/or manages contracts, grants, partnership agreements and/or memoranda of understanding/agreements.
• Oversees the work of vendors or contractors.
• Evaluates emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices and provides recommendations regarding enterprise data infrastructure investments, modernization efforts, and operational improvements.
• Represents the program, department, or the Division in negotiating or facilitating resolution regarding matters of significance related to enterprise database management, data platform operations, and enterprise data infrastructure.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Program administration

Data governance

Cloud platforms

Security/compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/IT/data management or related field

Job description

Fairfax County Public Schools seeks a senior leader to plan, manage, and coordinate enterprise database management and data platform operations.

This role provides strategic and operational leadership across enterprise database environments, cloud-based data platforms, BI infrastructure, and data integration technologies to ensure security, availability, integrity, and performance of critical data infrastructure supporting organizational goals.