Database Manager in Philadelphia, PA

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 types

Providing technical database expertise and problem-solving support to resolve system issues, assisting in the monitoring of database performance, and suggesting improvements

Initiating 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 Philadelphia, PA

144255 - 200600

25th percentile

144255

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

174050

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

200600

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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