Head of Data Platform Administration

Capital District Physicians Health Plan Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Capital District Physicians Health Plan Inc. is seeking a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead a cross-functional team in planning, design, development, and maintenance of data systems and analytics platforms.

You will guide the implementation of standards and drive high-quality delivery across Databricks, IBM Cognos, Power BI and SAS environments. The role emphasizes evaluating user needs, mentoring staff, budgeting, and ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance while aligning with

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology or relevant field.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
• 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.
• Conducts periodic staff meetings to include timely distribution and education related to departmental and Ethics/Compliance information.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Performs other functions as assigned by management.

Skills

Data platform leadership

Advanced data analytics

Team mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology

Tools

Databricks

IBM Cognos

Power BI

SAS

Job description

Capital District Physicians Health Plan Inc. is seeking a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead a cross-functional team in planning, design, development, and maintenance of data systems and analytics platforms.

You will guide the implementation of standards and drive high-quality delivery across Databricks, IBM Cognos, Power BI and SAS environments. The role emphasizes evaluating user needs, mentoring staff, budgeting, and ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance while aligning with