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# Manager, Database Administration

- **Company:** REQUEST TECHNOLOGY
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Unix, Databases, IBM DB2, Database Design, PC Tools, PostgreSQL, Logical Data Models, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Databases, Informix, Sybase, Documentation System, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/80574566-d670-4205-a3fb-fd7a23d11b9e

## About the Role

* 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)

## 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


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