New England HERC

The Manager, Database Technologies is responsible for management of the College information solutions and databases, including analysis, design, development, administration, security, and vulnerabilities. Specifically responsible for: ensuring a secure, high performing operational database environment; overseeing the data integration processes; managing key vendor relationships; supporting key strategic projects; providing operational leadership for day-to-day database activities and strategic direction; and applying technical, analytical, consultative, and problem-solving skills to the analysis, design, planning, testing, implementation, and maintenance of database solutions and applications across all lines of business.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manages Babson Database Technology group responsible for production and development of Microsoft SQL Server 2008R2/2008/2005 database platforms in Babsonâ™s datacenter environment which includes planning and scheduling work, including the allocation of resources as well as ensuring that business and project priorities are met and completed.


• Partners with IT leadership and other departments to establish data governance, strategies, and plans that leverage technology to improve business capabilities and productivity.


• Reviews and actively participates in the formulation of departmental policies and procedures.


• Leads the migration of Babsonâ™s MS-SQL databases to Azure and optimize to Azure services.


• Responsible for maintaining enterprise data model, business definitions of data, naming conventions, approved modeling tools and database technology buy list, enterprise metadata repository, and database health and metrics.


• Supports the business analytics, business intelligence, and reporting needs of the College; defines and documents specifications and technical requirements.


• Recommends and implements new technologies and solutions to meet College business needs.


• Responsible for documenting processes and complying with best practices in database management.


• Responsible for database architecture and data modeling; database capacity planning; and database performance-monitoring, evaluation, and tuning.


• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

 

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

Database Administrator

Contractors (as needed)

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• Masterâ™s Degree in Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics


• At least 10-15 years of relevant experience (3-5 years of this must be in a large enterprise environment); and a minimum of 3-5 years of managing staff.


• Data quality and observability platforms; Data Integration technologies: SSIS, Informatica, APIâ™s, Apache AirFlow, Azure Data Factory; Plan and implement database upgrades and migrations.


• SQL Server, Cloud data warehouse, Data Lake platforms, Azure, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics/ Data warehouse; Python, Advanced database monitoring, tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting skills.


• Strong T-SQL scripting development experience - stored procedures, triggers, functions and transactions analysis; thorough understanding of indexes and statistics.


• Must have excellent mentoring and management skills.


• Ability to work within fast-paced environment.


• Ability to make independent decisions.


• Ability to widely collaborate and develop strong working relationships.


• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with a diverse student body, faculty, staff, and other constituents.


• Ability to establish creditability and confidence with stakeholders.


• Demonstrated capability in leading and participating effectively in teams and team-oriented environments.


• Flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks and special projects.


• Strong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).


• Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.


• Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.  


• Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.


• Ability to anticipate and effectively handles change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.


• Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

 

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

• All Babson College faculty and staff authorized to work on campus must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any appropriate boosters. Proof of vaccination upon hire is required or within 21 days of becoming eligible for a booster. Contact Human Resources for medical accommodation or religious exemption requests.


• May require some late evening/weekend work

 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

• Masterâ™s Degree preferred

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