Data Manager – Operations - Hybrid - 80% remote

Wake County Government•Raleigh, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build the data solutions that keep us moving forward! Join us as a Data Manager – Operations in this hybrid position, offering 80% remote work with onsite work in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you will lead and manage the Data Operations team responsible for database administration, data engineering, data integration, automation and operational support. You will oversee the design, implementation, monitoring, optimization and reliability of enterprise databases, data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows and data integration platforms. You will work closely with business units, analytics teams, application teams, vendors and IT leadership to understand operational needs, prioritize work and support data platform modernization. You will also establish and promote standards for database administration, data engineering, data governance, security, data quality, backup and recovery, documentation and operational support. Additionally, you will manage technology roadmaps, vendor relationships, licensing, staffing and budget planning for enterprise data operations services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field
Four years of experience in database administration, data engineering, data platform operations or enterprise data management, including supervisory and team leadership experience
Knowledge of enterprise data operations, including database administration, data engineering, integration, reliability and support
Knowledge of relational/cloud databases, ETL/ELT, data integration, and pipeline architecture
Knowledge of high availability, disaster recovery, performance optimization, automation and monitoring
Knowledge of data governance, quality, security, access controls and compliance
Ability to lead technical teams and prioritize multiple projects and operational needs
Ability to communicate technical concepts and collaborate with business units, technical teams, vendors and leadership

Nice To Haves

Five years experience leading Data Operations, Database Administration, or Data Engineering teams supporting enterprise data platforms and services
Five years experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise database platforms, data pipelines, and ETL/ELT processes
Four years experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or cloud-based database technologies in enterprise environments
Four years experience with data integration and orchestration tools such as SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Informatica, Airflow, or similar technologies
Four years experience implementing automation, scripting, and operational monitoring using PowerShell, Python, BASH, or similar scripting languages

Responsibilities

Leading and managing the Data Operations team responsible for database administration, data engineering, data integration, automation and operational support
Overseeing the design, implementation, monitoring, optimization and reliability of enterprise databases, data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows and data integration platforms
Working closely with business units, analytics teams, application teams, vendors and IT leadership to understand operational needs, prioritize work and support data platform modernization
Establishing and promoting standards for database administration, data engineering, data governance, security, data quality, backup and recovery, documentation and operational support
Managing technology roadmaps, vendor relationships, licensing, staffing and budget planning for enterprise data operations services