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Database Manager in Detroit, MI

Database Manager Job Description

Database managers are creative, analytical thinkers who prioritize customer needs and satisfaction and leverage that information to create customer solutions. They prioritize and handle multiple tasks independently and ensure data is properly coded, input and updated in the database. They are responsible for database planning, structure, documentation and protection, as well as long-range requirements and operational guidelines and protection. They formulate and monitor policies, procedures and standards and propose and implement enhancements that improve the performance and reliability of the system. Roles at this level typically require a bachelor’s degree and three or more years of relevant experience. Background in SQL tuning and optimization, UNIX based operating systems, and enterprise-level change management processes and procedures are helpful.

Typical database manager duties:

Creating and maintaining company database objectives across multiple hardware and environment typesProviding technical database expertise and problem-solving support to resolve system issues, assisting in the monitoring of database performance, and suggesting improvementsInitiating preventive and corrective measures to ensure all database servers and database designs meet or exceed processing requirements for performance and reliability

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Salary for Database Manager in Detroit, MI
126000 - 175000
25th percentile
126000
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
151250
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
175000
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
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