Database Engineering Manager

Job Description

The Oracle Database Engineering Manager leads a team that is responsible for providing architecture guidance, driving automation efforts, managing core toolsets, and maximizing the value of database technology investments through a product & platform delivery model. They build and mentor a team of engineers that provide technical direction and deploy modern capabilities to enhance operational efficiency, promote standardization, and drive customer value. Manager will support multiple projects and have a technical hands-on lead as needed. Manager is responsible for developing team members. Manager is responsible for leading team approach to automation and process improvements.

An effective Database Engineering Manager will have a broad range of technical knowledge, with an emphasis on traditional relational and emerging database solutions. They will manage a team that supports multiple projects and divisions, as well as provide consultative technical leadership across the organization, from strategic decision making to project planning to governance and oversight. This position will work closely with others to grow their base of knowledge, but also share their knowledge with the business and IT teams via collaborative meetings, documentation, and formal presentations. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a growing IT department focused on an evolving database and ancillary technology landscape.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Strategy & Planning

• Strong leadership skills with an ability to manage, coach, and develop others to achieve results.
• Plan and coordinate the evaluation and implementation of new products and improvements to current systems.
• Establish standards for the technology including identification of appropriate uses for database and supporting toolset features.
• Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems and related technologies to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
• Serve as a bridge between highly technical and highly business-focused teams, facilitating understanding and brokering agreements to shared goals through collaboration.
• Develop methods and processes for integrating different products so they work properly together.
• Compile and recommend wants/needs for the annual budgeting process in Database technologies and prepare presentation to senior IT management.
• Determine staffing and skills requirements, and perform succession planning
• Drive change in alignment with organization strategy.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Provide technical management for multiple project initiatives.
• Manage technology life-cycle projects including technology evaluation, selection, implementation, support, and retirement/replacement.
• Provide technical specifications for application enhancements.
• Participate in application customizations and extensions.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, tools, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Manage and prioritize daily support and project work.

Operational Management

• Perform quality assurance & design review functions for all projects where the technology will be utilized.
• Work with administrators across diverse functions in a multinational environment to support and improve system efficiency.
• Provide regular, clear, and consistent communication (written and oral) on the status of projects, issues, and deliverables to representatives from the customer/vendor.
• Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters and configurations.
• Work with vendor technical support to facilitate analysis of and resolution to technical issues.
• Conduct activities like staffing, performance, and resource management, and setting strategic direction of the team.
• Create and maintain development plans for each team member, including training, skills assessment, career planning, and goal planning.
• Apply resourceful and decisive decision making to achieve goals.
• Communicate and enforce system standards and solutions review processes. Mentor and/or provide guidance to all members of the team.
• Support risk identification and mitigation process and provide issue management recommendations as required.

Incidental Functions

• Monitor the database environment to identify and recommend alternatives/enhancements.
• Consult with end users and peer teams to recommend the most appropriate database solution.
• Provide subject-matter expertise for deployment and support of existing database portfolio
• Maintain current knowledge of the technology workspace in terms of current state, future possibilities, forthcoming technologies, and their relevance and impact.
• Assist with other projects as may be required to contribute to efficiency and effectiveness of the work.
• Participate in hiring activities and fulfilling affirmative action obligations and ensuring compliance with the equal employment opportunity policy.

Qualifications

Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification

• Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) or in lieu of a degree, at least 12 years in experience in the field of Information Technology or Business (work experience or a combination of education and work experience in the field of Information Technology or Business)

Knowledge & Experience

• 10+ years IT experience.
• 4+ years of managing and leading a team of direct reports
• Ability to understand and apply advanced database administration and management techniques.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with database technologies, primarily in the Oracle space
• Experience implementing and operationalizing DevOps processes
• 2+ years experience creating automation for process improvements
• Extensive experience with Linux platform.
• Extensive experience in working with customers to build and formulate business requirements.
• Experience in developing documentation, white papers, and presentations to all levels of management and technical staff.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with Oracle Database 19c and Autonomous Database
• Exposure to Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools
• Experience with Agile development, release practices, and toolsets
• Exposure to CMDB solutions and implementation strategies

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
• Exceptional ability and initiative to learn and research new concepts, ideas, and technologies quickly.
• Exceptional systems/process orientation with demonstrated analytical thinking, organization skills and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to quickly pick up new tools and technologies.
• Strong ability to train and teach others.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and follow up with resulting action items.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment, and to lead and influence cross- organizationally with and without direct authority.
• Exceptional ability to effectively move forward on tasks even with ambiguous or changing requirements.
• Thrives in an environment of continuous change; strives to act as an agent of change
• Commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.

This position is eligible to work in the office three days a week and has the option to work remotely two days a week.

About Us

Here, we believe there's not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there's a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We'll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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