Global Database Manager
Core
Leading and developing a geographically dispersed team to support enterprise database platforms, ensuring reliability, security, scalability, and compliance across global technology environments.
Role type
Senior IC Database Manager / Technology Leader
Builds
Enterprise database platforms and services for global operations
Domain
Enterprise IT / Database Administration / Global Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Global team leadership, enterprise database architecture, backup and recovery, disaster recovery planning, capacity planning, database modernization, vendor management, budget planning, performance monitoring, security and compliance governance
Preferred skills
Oracle Middleware and development technologies, Microsoft Azure and cloud-native database services, database appliances, AI-enabled database management, large-scale database transformation, IT service management certifications
Technologies
Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Azure
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction for a global database administration team; Establish and maintain operational standards for high availability and security; Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation and efficiency; Oversee database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery testing; Ensure compliance with security, licensing, and governance standards; Develop and execute database modernization strategies; Partner with application, infrastructure, and security teams to resolve complex issues; Guide performance monitoring and proactive risk mitigation; Manage staffing, resource allocation, and succession planning; Support budget planning and financial management; Conduct performance management and employee development; Manage strategic relationships with database vendors; Oversee 24x7 support operations and on-call coverage; Communicate database strategy and risks to executive stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight