Our Client
The recognized leader in their field requires a
Team Leader Data Management
(This is a permanent position located in the GTA)
Overview
We require an experienced manager specializing in the area of database
administration (DBA) and data
administration (DA). Responsible for getting a small team to
successfully commit and complete DA and DBA
deliverables for a number of systems projects in all stages of the
development life cycle, and to provide production
support for physical databases, including problem diagnosis and
correction. You will also be responsible for developing database designs
within the bounds of a data architecture approved by the CTO, resolving
issues related to the data architecture and providing leadership in
managing the enterprise data environment.
Key Responsibility Areas
· Lead a Data Management department of approximately 5 - 10 staff,
including Data Base Administrators and other data specialists· Overall
responsibility for the reliability, performance, and stability of the
production databases· Overall responsibility for production database
problem prevention, tracking and resolution, with a goal to minimizing
disruption to the business from database problems· Overall
responsibility for the Sybase and Data Warehouse technical environments,
including DBA and DA software version and configuration control,
upgrades as needed, licensing, and effective bug resolution· Overall,
responsibility for the design, planning, development, implementation and
operation of data management systems and the enhancement of current ones
by working cooperatively with information system projects and data
warehousing users· Define the strategies and architectures for the
evolution of the data management systems including data warehousing
under the direction of the CTO· Develop project plans, identify and fill
project resource needs, and manage projects to successful delivery on
time and within budget· Plan and prioritize multiple project and task
lists, effectively delegate to the team, follow-up consistently, and
report any problems or priority conflicts that cannot be resolved within
the team· Provide guidance on the use and purpose of the data management
systems to involved audiences· Lead the selection of third-party DBA and
DA software and manage vendor relationships on a day-to-day basis· Lead
the selection and management of consultant resources as necessary·
Provide technical direction to project teams as needed· Manage attained
budget and approved resources
Required Skills:
· Ability to think both strategically and tactically· Business
understanding · Good communication and negotiation skills·
Ability to address and resolve issues· Goal-oriented sense of urgency
Knowledge:
· Intimately familiar enough with SQL, and Sybase running on Solaris and
Linux to be able to provide strong technical leadership to the team·
Strong familiarity with MS Analysis Server, Crystal Reports· Familiarity
with Unix, Perl, Erwin· Strong experience managing a DBA team, including
task delegation and follow-up, team building and supervisory skills·
Project management experience, including preparing schedules, tracking
deliverables, reporting stats· Experience with high-level and detailed
system design, requirements gathering, logical and physical data
modeling, development and implementation us, etc. for more than one
project at once · Experience in Data Warehousing architecture,
technology and implementation requirements to support a heavy workload
based in decision support· Familiar with the current trends and advances
in data management, such as web information management, workflow
systems, electronic commerce, re-engineering business processes,
object-oriented databases, etc.· Familiarity with data management
technology alternatives and be able to assess them periodically in light
of short-term and long-term requirements· Understanding of technology
cost parameters: price/performance, implementation/staff costs, and
relation to business requirements
If you wish to apply for this or any
other position please forward a resume
in WORD FORMAT