Lead Database Administrator

Job Description

Lead Database Administrator

Would you like to lead product development programs?

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an industry leader in Energy Technology?

About the team

Baker Hughes' Digital Technology team provides and creates tech solutions to cater to the needs of our customers. As a global team, we collaborate to provide cutting-edge solutions to solve our customer's problems. We support them by providing materials management, planning, inventory, and warehouse solutions.

Partner with the best

As a Lead Database Administrator, you should have strong experience as a DBA, including hands-on experience with SQL Server and Oracle Administration, performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting on premise as well as Cloud.

As a Lead Database Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing database projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and milestones in collaboration with stakeholders
• Developing detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management
• Directing and coordinating the activities of the database team, including DBAs, developers, and analysts
• Fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring effective communication within the team and with other departments
• Providing mentorship and support to team members, promoting professional development and best practices
• Acting as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, and external vendors
• Managing stakeholder expectations, providing regular updates, and addressing any issues or concerns promptly
• Identifying and assessing project risks, developing mitigation strategies, and managing risk throughout the project lifecycle
• Resolving conflicts and issues that may impact project success, ensuring timely and effective solutions
• Ensuring that database solutions meet quality standards and align with organizational goals
• Overseeing testing and validation processes to verify that deliverables meet project requirements and performance criteria
• Managing project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting
• Allocating resources efficiently, balancing project demands with team capacity and capabilities
• Maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including plans, status reports, and post-implementation reviews
• Generating and presenting project reports to senior management and other stakeholders
• Evaluating project outcomes and processes to identify areas for improvement
• Implementing best practices and lessons learned to enhance future project performance and team effectiveness

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be a graduate in Computer Science, IT or similar or demonstrate equivalent professional work experience
• Have minimum 10-12 years of experience in the database domain
• Have proven experience in leading and managing large-scale database implementations and migrations
• Have a strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and related tools

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Job Requirements

Experience:

• 10-12 years of experience in the database domain
• Proven experience in leading and managing large-scale database implementations and migrations
• Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and related tools

Locations: IN-HARYANA-GURUGRAM-10th Floor, Tower 10B, DLF Cyber City, DLF Phase 2, Sec 24

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