Database Manager

Responsibilities

The Database Manager is responsible for leading the database architecture and engineering team in the design, installation, configuration, upgrade, maintenance and overall performance planning and management of databases in the hosting environment
This positon will be engaged, accountable and drive delivery execution while collaboration with various stakeholders (Project Managers, Operations Team, Converged Infrastructure Team, Network Team, Business Users)
Ensure appropriate technical resourcing for database related projects
Lead team of internal resources performing engineering delivery activities for hosting projects
Ensure team is properly staffed to meet current and future project demands
Have a clear understanding of business and hosting needs and fine tune the delivery service accordingly
Define the knowledge and skill requirement for Database Architects and Engineers
Build strong professional working relationships across all levels within the organization
Understand best-of-breed database solutions and tools available in the market to be able to have productive conversations with clients
Demonstrate deliver thought leadership through execution excellence and mentoring teams
Accountability for overall team delivery timelines and solution quality

Ability to deep dive and drive technical delivery teams
Understand requirements and technology fit to be able to act as a liaison between the functional and technical sides
Have a consistent focus on the delivery goals and align activities and capabilities to meet the goals defined
Experience in managing third-party vendors
Experience in continuous interaction with the external partners to onboard right experienced and right skilled resources to projects
BA or BS Degree, and/or relevant business experience
Strong SQL Server experience