Living Goods Database Senior Manager Jobs in Kenya
Living Goods Database Senior Manager Jobs in Kenya
The Opportunity The Database Senior Manager is responsible for managing, designing, planning, implementation and optimization of Living Goods databases in the countries of operation.
In particular:
Management and maintenance of the database.
Management and maintenance of the data warehouse.
Report automation.
Manage the consistent data flow and workflow data points between apps, databases, dashboards and the data warehouse.
Maintenance of the data dictionary.
Support Partners with data exchange and reporting.
Training of the analytics and other teams.
Maintaining Database as a Service (DaaS).
Your Charge
Management of LG’s data warehouse, source databases and reporting tools.
Maintains database results by setting and enforcing standards and controls.
Prepares for database expansion according to plans and requirements; coordinating design and programming.
Maintains Database as a Service (DaaS) on cloud infrastructure.
Contribute and advise to senior data technical workgroup as a critical resource.
Work with department heads, end users and stakeholders to understand their needs and deploy effective database solutions and training.
Prepare and disseminate database reports on a regular basis to internal and external users.
Resolution of escalated issues pertaining databases and dashboards in a timely manner.
Keeps senior technical management informed by preparing reports on system performance and problems.
Upgrades hardware and software by assessing transaction processing and database production options.
Maintains database performance by troubleshooting problems.
Secures database by developing policies, procedures, and controls.
Coaching and instructing the team to ensure they understand any new developments and are in position to implement as needed.
Coordinate all systems trainings for the database team.
Conduct team assessments towards bringing in new skills and experience where necessary.
Mentor and monitor the growth of existing database team.
Manage rollout and adaptation of new database systems.
Definition of database architecture and design specifications.
Maintain database security and data integrity as per
data governance established in the organization.
Database storage and capacity planning.
Assist identification and management of vendors for database related functions for LG Uganda and identifies opportunities for operational efficiency.
Monitor database quality assurance and control standards and ensure compliance to overall organizational database strategy.
Review database security periodically and advise on measures to enhance and optimize security of technology systems, infrastructure and data.
Assist the senior technology manager as necessary with stakeholder and partner engagement in accordance with LG database strategic initiatives.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, engineering, Health Information Systems with understanding of public/community health solutions;
Minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant experience with AT LEAST four (4) years of hands-on experience in implementation of database solutions.
Experience using and administering relational and non-relational database platforms, and expertise of at least one database (preferably Postgres or SQL Server).
Experience of managing database on cloud infrastructure.
Strong analytic skills, especially data consolidation from diverse data sets.
Experience of linking disconnected data sets to meet business requirements.
Understanding of data reporting and visualization i.e. dashboards.
Experience of software development or database scripting to support databases.
Experience developing and managing data warehouse solutions.
Skills and Attributes
Analytical skills
Communication Skills
Troubleshooting skills
Multitasking
Quick learner
Team Player
How to Apply
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