Tuesday, February 8, 2011

[itroundtable] Vice President of Database Operations (SAS/ Linux/ MySQL) - Armonk, NY]

 

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We are seeking a Vice President of Database Operations (SAS/ Linux/ MySQL) for our client, a major direct marketing firm, in the Armonk, New York area. This is a key position, responsible for providing strategic leadership and management oversight of all work processes for Systems, Production Services and Database & Application Development teams. Candidates should have the ability to develop strategic technology plans, define projects and manage needs requirements and solution delivery.

The ideal candidate will have:
* Senior management experience within a production database environment.
* Demonstrated aptitude for managing technology change.
* A proven ability to develop, test and deploy 'best of breed' IT software.
* A commitment to delivering internal and external clients with superior service.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

* Extensive technical experience in a direct marketing database environment.
* Experience with large-scale databases, PC software and database manipulation.
* A high energy level - with a flexible, adaptive and inquisitive mindset.
* Proven expertise in process improvement and data flow control.
* Successful experience managing a team of highly skilled programmers, operations and support staff.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to provide business development, sales and client services with client facing technical support.
* A service and results orientation.

Responsibilities Include:

* Strategic direction and oversight of technical solution delivery and QA.
* Strategic direction and oversight of database and application development, QA and implementation.
* Responsibility for full range of activity, including software and hardware evaluation and contract negotiation, in maintenance of data resources and related processes.
* Oversight and maintenance of Business Support Systems and Enterprise Production Platforms.
* Provide management oversight, thought leadership and implementation of best practices in data handling and legal compliance, data security and integrity, internal and external audits, and fulfilling consumer inquiries.
* Hiring, training and maintaining skills needed for successful execution and scaling of technology business functions.
* Development and management of capital expenditure plans and budgets.
* Management of outside technology vendors and contractors.
* Participation in management team activities and corporate strategic planning.

Required education and work experience:

* Graduate degree in Computer Science or related field.
* 10+ years management experience in database operations and project management.
* SAS/ Linux/ MySQL is required.
* Experience in and knowledge of best practices for managing sensitive consumer data is a plus.
* Experience with and/or Certifications in postal software, Linux/windows and major database variants is a plus.
* Experience in defining/designing/building/managing a data warehouse is a plus.

Salary: $130-150K

If you are qualified, available, interested, or planning to make a change, please reply to this e-mail with a copy of your latest resume, even if we have spoken recently about a different position. If you do respond via e-mail please include a daytime phone number so I can reach you. In considering candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond ASAP. Thank you.

If you are not currently seeking employment and know someone who may be, please feel free to forward my email to them or email me with their contact information. I will contact them directly.

Thanks much,

Robin E. Mills
Technical Recruiter
Search EDP Inc.
973-335-6600 x14
RMills@SearchEDP.com

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