Manager, Data Platforms Admin (DBA)

Univera Healthcare • Rochester, NY

17h

About The Position

The Manager of Data Platform Administration plans, directs, and evaluates the work of the Data Platform Administration team in planning, designing, developing, and maintaining new and existing applications and data systems. The position communicates with users to understand their plans, operations, problems, and opportunities, and champions the development, enforcement, and refinement of standards for system use, control, performance, updating, and maintenance. The manager reviews work in progress and completed work for completeness, quality, and adherence to standards.

The role oversees systems lifecycle activities, project planning and resource allocation, deliverable reviews, and coordination with data center management. It also supports corporate information systems planning, advises and develops subordinates, hires and mentors team members, and manages material resources and operational costs within corporate guidelines. The position requires compliance with corporate privacy policies and applicable legislative and regulatory mandates, and supports the company’s mission, values, and Code of Conduct.

The position requires prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a workstation while working on a computer, and travel across the Health Plan service region for meetings or training as needed. Remote work may be possible on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

• Seven years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a relevant field; six years of experience may substitute for the degree.
• Advanced expertise in database design, development, testing, and maintenance for production-ready systems.
• Advanced expertise in structured systems analysis and design, user relations, data-gathering techniques, and management information systems.
• Prior experience supervising or managing people and/or projects, or indirectly leading teams.
• Demonstrated analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in project planning and project management.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work for prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a workstation and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel across the Health Plan service region for meetings and/or training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and control systems lifecycle activities, including analysis, design, development, and installation.
• Review service requests and projects, consulting with executive sponsors, requesters, and user representatives to clarify intent, discuss problem areas, and consider alternatives.
• Estimate staffing requirements, costs, and project timelines; assign systems resources; and use project management tools to allocate personnel, track and report progress, and meet implementation schedules.
• Review and approve major systems development methodology deliverables and ensure required walkthroughs are conducted with appropriate users.
• Communicate with data center management to resolve system problems and support proper, efficient, and cost-effective use of EDP resources.
• Assist the IS Planning Manager in developing the corporate information systems model, identifying systems requiring development, and establishing a development sequence.
• Advise subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods.
• Interview, select, train, and mentor Data Platform Administration professionals.
• Plan, budget, and maintain operational costs within corporate guidelines to ensure effective availability and use of material resources.
• Support the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values, adhere to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and lead according to Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
• Protect member privacy in accordance with corporate privacy policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory mandates and ensure activities comply with them.
• Conduct periodic staff meetings and distribute and provide education on departmental and Ethics/Compliance information.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other functions as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Group health insurance may be available as part of the total rewards package.
• Dental insurance may be available as part of the total rewards package.
• Retirement plan may be available as part of the total rewards package.
• Wellness program may be available as part of the total rewards package.
• Paid time away from work may be available as part of the total rewards package.
• Paid holidays may be available as part of the total rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager