Vice President Database Engineering

]Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead database engineering resources encompassing multiple functions (database application development, data warehousing, BI reporting, operational data management, database administration) in an Agile environment and work cross-functionally in the design and implementation of database solutions that are aligned with company strategies to achieve business goals.
• Establish a unified data architecture in support of data science initiatives to extract insights from structured and unstructured data, build and support the data infrastructure for reports and data visualization, and implement a scalable data infrastructure for customer-facing reporting.
• Establish data governance practices for managing various types of data, including personable identifiable information (PII).
• Establish and maintain a data warehouse roadmap in support of research, product development, and business development for the organization.
• Establish a unified database engineering methodology across database engineering functions.
• Develop strong working relationships with functions across the organization to identify and vet database engineering priorities based on key business requirements and incorporate them into database engineering plans.
• Promote professional development of database engineering staff and play an active role in the talent acquisition process for staffing teams.
• Promote a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the database engineering function and across the organization in support of the mission and vision of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or related field. MBA is a plus.

• 10+ years experience managing database engineering teams within the context of data warehouse design and implementation, software application development, data management activities, and database administration. 5+ years at director or higher level.
• 20+ years experience in database engineering with broad exposure to the areas specified above.
• Experience and knowledge with various Business Intelligence reporting tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Extensive experience in managing teams responsible for the development and rollout of databases for custom software applications and data warehouse deliverables.
• Experience managing and driving major change in an organization.
• Experience in budget planning and budget management.
• Previous experience as a Database Engineer (came up through the ranks).

• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL, ETL, and BI technologies.
• Working knowledge of building out data marts, data warehouses, and application development.
• Demonstrated abilities to lead and positively influence teams, develop talent, and lead by example.
• Proven track record of recruiting, hiring, and retaining technical talent.
• Comfortable leading and being a part of a fast growing and changing organization.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving technical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, teamwork skills, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.

• Up to 25% travel to remote offices.