Job Description :
SQL DBA MANAGER

Direct hire up to $125K + bonus.

Location is Ann Arbor, MI

Phone then in-person

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors'' degree in business administration, computer science or management
information systems with at least five to seven years related experience or
equivalent combination of education and experience (systems consulting
experience desired

At least five years'' experience in IT operations leadership role.
Familiar with 3 tier web architectures.
Work experience with SQL Server
Familiar with building scalable, highly available, mission critical
applications.

Work experience with and strong understanding of SOA &
application/enterprise architecture concepts, standards, patterns, and best
practices.

Work experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project.
Ability to balance multiple demands and work both independently and as part
of a team.
Professionalism in dealing with all levels of management and staff.

Excellent negotiation and organizational skills with ability to orchestrate
change through influence.
Ability to adjust to multiple demands, address shifting priorities, and to
champion change.

Ability to be decisive and take into account long and short term
consequences of decisions.
Excellent organization and management skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate the work of others.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict
resolution, and customer service skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume,
deadline-driven environment.
Ability to understand customer needs and manage expectations.
Very strong oral and written communications skills.
Strong facilitation skills.

Problem solving skills are essential.
Strong conceptual thinking.
Ability to effectively communicate technical or abstract concepts.
Good interpersonal, written and communication skills.

Good presentation skills.

Notes about the Req:

Direct Hire only

Job Description:

The Database Manager is responsible for leading the SQL Server database
architecture and engineering team in the design, installation,
configuration, upgrade, maintenance and overall performance planning and
management of databases in the hosting environment. This positon will be
engaged, accountable and drive delivery execution while collaboration with
various stakeholders (Project Managers, Operations Team, Converged
Infrastructure Team, Network Team, Business Users)

Accordingly, this position will be responsible for all efforts to implement
mature technical operations management disciplines by implementing Best in
Class, Industry operations processes. This position will be responsible for
new Data Base driven projects including: prioritization, estimation, scope,
delivery and support. This position will have responsibility for managing
direct reports, working with matrix management of a global infrastructure
project delivery teams.

Primary Responsibilities - Strategic Operations

A leader of leaders who has proven experience in building and
leading a diverse, highly motivated, and effective team.
Strong executive presence and ability to distill complex
information into consumable and actionable themes for an executive audience

Experience in leading and influencing a globally diverse group of
employees and suppliers across multiple disciplines and platforms

Previous proven experience building scalable solutions / programs
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic
and high-pressure environment

Exceptional ability to collaborate, to openly communicate, present
and negotiate effectively across disciplines and groups, with suppliers and
customers.

Sound judgment and decision-making skills, ability to juggle
multiple competing priorities, and ability to work under pressure in a
rapidly changing environment.

A strategic thinker that understands the capabilities of
technology and how to leverage those capabilities to achieve business
results

10+ Years'' experience operating in mission-critical, 24x7x365
production environments built on SQL Server
* Have a broad understanding of database design, standards and
management.

* Ensure appropriate technical resourcing for database related
projects.
* Lead team of internal resources performing engineering delivery
activities for hosting projects.

* Ensure team is properly staffed to meet current and future project
demands.
* Have a clear understanding of business and hosting needs and fine
tune the delivery service accordingly.

* Define the knowledge and skill requirement for Database Architects
and Engineers.
* Build strong professional working relationships across all levels
within the organization.

* Understand best-of-breed database solutions and tools available in
the market to be able to have productive conversations with clients.
Ability to deep dive and drive technical delivery teams.
Understand requirements and technology fit to be able to act as a
liaison between the functional and technical sides.

Have a consistent focus on the delivery goals and align activities
and capabilities to meet the goals defined.
Accountable for overall team delivery timelines and solution
quality.

Manage third-party vendors

Continuous interaction with the external partners to onboard right
experienced and right skilled resources to projects.
Track resource utilization and recalibrate the team size
accordingly
Seek leadership support and guidance at the right time to resolve
issues

* Responsible for adherence to fundamental operations processes such
as Change Control, Incident and Problem Mgt, local Service Desk procedures
and budget.
* Mentors other DBA''s performing related work.

* Manages vendor sourcing process as needed.

Primary Responsibilities - Projects

* Leads the collaboration with the technical managers to define
infrastructure scope of new projects, document risk and assumptions, develop
the delivery approach, and estimate cost and time lines

* Accountable for oversight of project delivery:

* Leads teams through all phases of the systems development lifecycle
* Creates and presents architecture diagrams to the Global
Architecture Review Board for approvals.
* Accountable for the accuracy and consistency of SQL Server
architecture artefacts.

* Responsible for facilitating/brokering communication between the
project and the infrastructure and operations support teams.
* Implements SQL Server technology based on globally accepted
standards for support and maintenance

* Insures delivery of complete project documentation to include scope,
requirements, architecture, operational instructions, run books and
troubleshooting information.
* Partners with development teams to ensure that our infrastructure
scales to meet the needs of new products.

Secondary Responsibilities

* Required to be on-call as needed for emergency situations.
Leadership/Supervisory Responsibilities
* This position manages DBA''s
             

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