Database Administrator and Automation Expert / Systems Implementation Leader

Category: Administrative
The Metropolitan Opera
New York, NY
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

This position is the Finance Department’s project management leader in systems implementations, including ERP implementations, and is also a database administrator who can develop databases and automated reports while achieving process improvements. Key requirements are a strong knowledge of SQL, attention to detail, problem-solving, understanding of business processes, and proven project management leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

      • Daily work:
      • Work closely with other data professionals and organization employees to store, organize and update important data
      • Rationalize data stored in multiple databases into one source of truth and automate reporting of data from databases for audits and operational needs
      • Engage in enterprise-wide process monitoring and improvement
      • Design systems to ensure data integrity and controls
    • On system implementations:
    • Engage directly with internal stakeholders and acts as the primary point of contact between internal business units and the system integrator
    • Perform project planning in collaboration with the system integrator including scope definition, resource planning and risk management
    • Align and manage expectations within the internal project team
    • Manages internal resource work efforts
    • Proactively identify and manage risks related to business operations, project scope, and resource availability
    • Facilitate timely decision making
    • Monitor project execution against the baseline project plan
    • Lead end user training and change management initiatives
    • Monitor project budget and allocates internal resources effectively, ensuring departments contribute their expertise without overloading them
    • Build detailed test plans and task checklists
    • Schedule and lead requirements gathering sessions

Skills and Qualifications

    • Strong knowledge of database design, development and report writing including data lakes
    • Ability to work with data architects and other IT specialists to set up, maintain and monitor data networks
    • Ability to monitor and maintain multiple database environments across 2 datacenters
    • Strong knowledge of SQL is required
    • Knowledge of data governance best practices
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Problem-solving and critical thinking
    • Ability to explain complex ideas in simple terms
    • Ability to multitask
    • Experience with REST API is a strong plus
    • Experience working with complex union rules and/or business requirements a plus
    • Experience leading large scale ERP implementations
    • Knowledge of internal business processes such as finance and human resources
    • Familiarity with ERP systems and their functionalities, but not necessarily deep technical knowledge
    • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
    • Proven ability to collaborate across departments and lead internal business process reengineering
    • Experience managing vendor relationships and ensuring external teams meet project expectations

Education and Experience Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems or other relevant discipline
    • Three to five years of IT experience in roles such as Database Administrator, IT Support Specialist or Data Analyst preferred but not required Ability to work in the office a minimum of four days a week
    • Ability to work in the office a minimum of four days a week

SALARY

$105,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year

UNION

Pay:

Contact Info

Location
The Metropolitan Opera
New York, NY
US
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