Manager, Database Administration

The Manager, Database Administration will lead a team that is responsible for database administration across an enterprise organization. This Manager will be responsible for selection of strategic database platforms and providing strategic input and vision for all database management systems. This will include review and assessment of new technologies, technical innovation, business strategy, risk and affordability. This is a direct hire role on-site in Louisville, KY.

Responsibilities Include:
Collaborate with IT management to ensure adequate database capacity and capability is available to meet current / planned systems and ensure clients’ business objectives are achieved.
Provide ongoing daily support of mission critical database systems including 7×24 on call. Support and implement tools and processes to monitor the systems extensively. Provide monthly metrics.
Manage IT teams including recruiting full-time and contract personnel, coaching and developing the team, coordination of activities to meet project deadlines and prioritization/resolution of conflicting client requests.
Formulate policies, procedures and standards working with peers and clients to meet business objectives. Design business continuity, recovery and failover strategies relating to database systems that require 7×24 services. Ensure compliance with existing standards.
Participate in project estimation process for projects with database requirements.
Enforce change control and approve all change control tickets relating to database systems.
Ensure that all software is properly licensed, kept on current versions, and is supported by vendors
Plan, maintain and forecast cost center budget.

Requirements:
10+ years’ experience in one or more of the following: Information Technology field, Data Base Administration, Project Management, and Business Process Management.
High degree of proficiency in Data Management methodologies and technologies.
3-5 years of project management experience.
2-4 years people and team management experience.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary for helping clients define business solutions and working effectively with IT senior management.
Demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in project management techniques including time estimates, resource allocation, project status updates and managing critical path and milestone deadlines.
Knowledgeable of current IT industry trends and potential impact to database systems.