Head of Data Platform Administration

Excellus BCBS; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Excellus BCBS in the United States seeks a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead a cross-functional team responsible for planning, design, and maintenance of data systems and analytics platforms.

The role focuses on Databricks, IBM Cognos, Power BI and SAS, guiding governance, standards, and performance, while partnering with users to translate needs into scalable solutions. Strong leadership, project management and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or relevant field; six years in lieu.
• Advanced expertise in database design, development, testing and maintenance.
• Advanced expertise in structured systems analysis and design, data gathering techniques and MIS.
• Experience supervising or managing people and/or projects.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in project planning and management.
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and control the activities of the systems lifecycle (analysis, design, development, installation).
• Review service requests and consult with sponsors and users to clarify intent and discuss alternatives.
• Estimate staffing, costs and time for project activities; assign resources and track progress.
• Review major deliverables and ensure walkthroughs with users.
• Coordinate with data center management on problem resolution and resource utilization.
• Mentor Data Platform Administration professionals and lead cross-functional teams.
• Manage resources and budgets within corporate guidelines and maintain privacy/regulatory compliance.
• Participate in staff meetings and ensure ongoing Ethics/Compliance education.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Data platform administration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or relevant field

In lieu of degree: 6 years of related experience

Job description

Excellus BCBS in the United States seeks a Manager of Data Platform Administration to lead a cross-functional team responsible for planning, design, and maintenance of data systems and analytics platforms.

The role focuses on Databricks, IBM Cognos, Power BI and SAS, guiding governance, standards, and performance, while partnering with users to translate needs into scalable solutions. Strong leadership, project management and communication skills are essential.