Manager, Global Database Administration

The Manager of Global Database Administration leads HP's enterprise database operations, overseeing a globally distributed team of HP employees and contingent workers responsible for Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and non-standard platforms (MongoDB, MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL). This role combines technical leadership with vendor management, SOX/ITGC compliance, financial oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of HP's mission-critical database infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.

Database Operations & Engineering

• Direct end-to-end operations of HP's enterprise database portfolio across on-premises data centers and public cloud (Azure/AWS).
• Oversee architecture standards, monitoring tooling (Oracle Enterprise Manager, Microsoft System Center Operations Manager, Datadog), and the custom-built DB360 platform for automated password resets, maintenance scheduling, SOX reporting, and access management.
• Lead quarterly patching cycles across Oracle and SQL Server environments, coordinating downtime windows globally.
• Serve as the escalation point for P1/P2 database incidents , driving root cause analysis and recovery.
• Provide consulting on database-related inquiries, performance tuning, and architecture.
• Define database architecture and product roadmap for technologies the team supports.

SOX Compliance, Audit & Governance

• Own all SOX/ITGC database controls (AS.CS-D, AS.UAM-D) for Oracle and SQL Server.
• Serve as primary liaison to EY external auditors for database-related matters - coordinating walkthroughs, evidence gathering, and audit scheduling across APJ and AMS time zones.
• Manage Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) integration for database applications, ensuring proper entitlement ownership and access provisioning/revocation workflows.
• Author and maintain ITGC compliance language for vendor Statements of Work and manage SRS submissions for database tools.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead a globally distributed team of HP employees and contingent workforce spanning the US, Singapore, and India.
• Manage performance reviews, compensation/promotion nominations (TCP), and career development.
• Ensure 24/7 operational coverage through effective shift management and escalation paths globally across AMS and APJ.
• Develop talent pipelines through intern programs and mentoring.

Vendor & Financial Management

• Manage the vendor relationship for database operations, including SOW authoring/negotiation, performance oversight, and engagement management.
• Own GDBA budget - PO creation/approval (HP Ariba), invoice management, cost center tracking, and project DBA pool allocation (~$262K+ annually).
• Partner with Business Planning (Finance) on FUFD budget flash reporting and cross-charge models.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Microsoft on SQL Server licensing strategy and enterprise agreements.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity on database account standards, vulnerability remediation, encryption (TDE), and open share compliance.
• Support enterprise initiatives including Datadog observability transition, CView/CMDB asset management, and ServiceNow integrations.

• 10+ years in enterprise database administration (Oracle and/or MS SQL Server) with 5+ years in management leading globally distributed teams.
• Deep technical expertise in Oracle RDBMS, SQL Server, and related technologies (RAC, database HA/DR architecture, Always On, replication, performance tuning, backup/recovery).
• Proven SOX/ITGC compliance experience - control design, evidence collection, and Big Four audit coordination.
• Vendor management experience with major IT outsourcing partners, including SOW negotiation and procurement processes.
• Budget and financial management experience including PO/PR workflows and cost center oversight.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity policies as applied to database environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud database environments (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Oracle Cloud).
• Familiarity with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt) and automated access provisioning/revocation.
• Experience with observability/monitoring tools (Datadog, Splunk, OEM, SCOM).
• Background in ITSM processes (ServiceNow/ITIL) and Power BI reporting.

Impact & Scope

Impacts large functions and leads projects requiring knowledge of multiple disciplines or areas of HP.

Complexity

Uses managerial concepts and company objectives to resolve highly complex issues in creative and effective ways. May achieve goals through subordinate supervisors.

The pay range for this role is $147,050 to $230,850 USD annually with additional, HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including;
• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
• US benefits overview https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com