Manager of Database Administration

We’re seeking a hands-on Manager of Database Administration to lead a team responsible for the availability, performance, security, and operational support of enterprise database platforms.

This role is ideally suited for a true people leader who has managed direct reports, conducted performance reviews, participated in hiring and employee development, and successfully led database teams in production environments. Approximately 60% of the role is people leadership and operational management, while 40% remains hands-on technical involvement.

You’ll oversee a team of database professionals, partner closely with technology and business stakeholders, and help shape the future direction of enterprise data platforms, including upcoming cloud migration initiatives. What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the database administration function.
• Manage a team of database administrators, including staffing, coaching, performance management, career development, and employee retention.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, recoverability, and usability of enterprise databases supporting both production systems and project initiatives.
• Assign resources to projects and operational work while balancing business priorities and employee growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application development, technical support, project management, and operations teams.
• Review and approve database design changes and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Provide guidance on database architecture, data integrity, recoverability, and best practices.
• Monitor departmental objectives, project deliverables, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Lead employee development planning, training initiatives, and succession planning efforts.
• Participate in management-level decision making and contribute to broader technology strategy.
• Support ongoing modernization efforts and help prepare the organization for future cloud database migration programs., * Your database platforms operate with high availability and reliability.
• Your team is engaged, productive, and continuously developing new skills.
• Project teams receive timely database support and expert guidance.
• Database standards, governance, and operational processes are consistently maintained.
• The organization is well-positioned for future cloud database modernization efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience leading database administration teams.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Performance reviews and employee evaluations
• Hiring and termination decisions
• Coaching, mentoring, and career development
• Managing teams of database professionals
• 7+ years of database administration experience.
• Strong SQL expertise.
• Strong experience administering PostgreSQL environments.
• Broad knowledge of enterprise database platforms such as:
• PostgreSQL
• DB2
• SQL Server
• Sybase
• Informix
• Enterprise database technologies across multiple operating systems
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and database management practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with database design, documentation, and administration tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or administering DB2 and mainframe database environments.
• Experience planning or executing database migrations to cloud platforms.
• Cloud-related certifications.
• Experience working across multiple database technologies in large enterprise environments., If you have a proven track record managing database professionals, strong PostgreSQL and SQL expertise, and the leadership experience to build and develop high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to own a critical database function, influence technology strategy, and help guide the next phase of enterprise data platform evolution.