Manager, Database Administration

REQUEST TECHNOLOGY

Chicago, IL, United States

10 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

3 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Unix Databases IBM DB2 Database Design PC Tools PostgreSQL Logical Data Models Microsoft Office Microsoft SQL Server SQL Databases

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Job description

Manages the availability and usability of corporate databases in accordance with requirements
Manages database department efforts in support of project teams, review and approve proposed changes by project teams to the logical database design and approve changes to Corporation s databases
Provides timely support to all production databases
Manages activities with other departments (e.g. information technology, unix administration, technical support, production automation, project office, etc.)
Assign personnel to projects and direct their activities
Contribute to decisions on personnel actions (hiring, promotions, terminations, etc.)
Confer with and advise subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods
Decide, schedule, and ensure funding for employee training classes, conferences and seminars
Effectively participate as a member of Production Division management team
Maintain a high level of leadership and management
Develop, publish and maintain a department assessment consisting of Departmental Mission/Function, Performance Standards, Goals and Objectives, Strengths and Weaknesses
Develop and communicate a challenging, clear and measurable Performance Review for each in-line management staff member; assist in the development, review and approval of clear and measurable Performance Review and Employee Development Plans for all staff members and provide regular and constructive feedback regarding the achievements of expectations
Manages a team

Requirements

Bachelor s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related discipline
3+ years of managing all areas of a database group
7+ experience in database and data administration
Experience with multiple database management system technologies across two or more operating systems
Excellent understanding of database design and documentation tools
Broad knowledge of different SQL databases such as DB2, Sybase, Informix, SQL Server, EDB and Postgres SQL
Iin-depth knowledge of how database department fits into development lifecycle
Excellent communication skills, analytical abilities, strong judgement and management skills, and ability to work with customers, managers and staff
Experience with Microsoft Office desktop tools (Project, Word, Excel)