Senior Manager – Database & Systems

Experience: 15+ years of progressive IT experience, preferably in a healthcare environment
Management Experience: 5+ years in a management role overseeing database operations and teams
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field
Job Type: Management / Leadership

Job Description

The Senior Manager – Database & Systems will provide hands-on leadership for the design, performance, security, availability, and continuity of the organization’s database environments and data architecture.

The role is responsible for managing the data layer within a 24/7/365 healthcare environment, ensuring database reliability and architecture support uninterrupted clinical and patient-care operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a forward-looking database engineering roadmap aligned with hospital operations and critical clinical applications.
• Lead database architecture design based on application and integration requirements.
• Drive database migration strategies, including transition from Oracle to open-source database platforms while supporting existing MS SQL Server applications.
• Oversee high-performance Oracle database environments with a focus on data integrity, security, access controls, and performance.
• Establish and enforce database design standards based on performance, scalability, availability, architecture, and business requirements.
• Own and maintain Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) across in-house applications and integrated third-party systems.
• Collaborate with application development and integration teams to review and approve database models.
• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, audits, and database security requirements.
• Design, test, and execute database backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure database recovery plans meet defined RPO/RTO requirements.
• Prepare database environments to remain operational during disruptions, including cyber incidents and ransomware events.
• Manage database vendors, software licenses, service contracts, renewals, and feature entitlements.
• Plan and execute database patching, version upgrades, and end-of-support/end-of-life activities.
• Minimize disruption to critical healthcare and clinical operations during upgrades and maintenance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop database administration teams.
• Promote automation and efficient database management practices.

Eligibility Criteria

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

• 15+ years of progressive IT experience, preferably within a healthcare environment.
• 5+ years of management experience overseeing database operations and teams.
• Reduced experience may be considered for the Manager-level position.

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