About this opportunity
Request Technology, LLC lists this Manager of Database Administration Sql PostgreSql opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
***We are unable to sponsor for this permanent full-time role**
***Position is bonus eligible***
Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a DBA Manager with preferably Sql and PostgreSql experience. Candidate will manage day to day activities of database administration staff in support of all databases for projects and production, as well as provide data management guidance to project teams and business users to ensure data integrity and recoverability.
Responsibilities:
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
Prepare and monitor progress to satisfy employee career goals
Decide, schedule, and ensure funding for employee training classes, conferences and seminars
Review and evaluate work of staff and prepare periodic performance reports
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
Hold regular staff meetings to keep employees informed regarding relevant industry, corporate, departmental issues, projects and concerns; support staff decisions and give recognition of accomplishments; and encourage cooperation, collaboration and teamwork within staff and team members
Provide a work environment conducive to challenging, motivating and retaining employees
Promote staff mobility and career path planning
Initiate, manage and participate in corporate projects or departmental initiatives
Provide monthly status of achievement reports on departmental objectives and corporate project deliverables
Maintain a current skills/knowledge/ability inventory for each employee and utilize to assign tasks that achieve project goals while promoting growth and development of staff
Develop, manage, monitor and revise annual departmental operating budget in accordance with Accounting guidelines
Manages a team
Qualifications:
(Required) Broad knowledge of different SQL databases such as DB2, Sybase, Informix, SQL Server, EDB and Postgres SQL
(Required) Iin-depth knowledge of how database department fits into development lifecycle
(Required) Excellent communication skills, analytical abilities, strong judgement and management skills, and ability to work with customers, managers and staff
(Required) Experience with Microsoft Office desktop tools (Project, Word, Excel)
Technical Skills:
(Required) Experience with multiple database management system technologies across two or more operating systems
(Required) Excellent understanding of database design and documentation tools
Education and/or Experience:
(Required) Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related discipline
(Required) 3+ years of managing all areas of a database group
(Required) 7+ experience in database and data administration
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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