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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | NEW ZEALAND IT SPECIALISTS MARCH 2010 |
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Database/Datawarehousing/BI Manager |
| Position Code: | 32050 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
Managing the strategic direction, development and operational implementation of Datawarehousing/Business Intelligence (BI) applications that will deliver enhanced knowledge and business intelligence to the organisation. |
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Reports To
Senior Manager - Applications Services, Senior Manager - IT Services/Infrastructure. |
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Supervises
A team of Datawarehousing/Business Intelligence Specialists. |
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Main Activities
Managing teams of Database staff on multiple tasks or projects, subject to skills.
Testing, evaluating and/or installing database software and utilities.
Providing the infrastructure to facilitate effective design, implementation and support of systems using databases.
Assisting System Developers to design and implement effective Host or Distributed database systems meeting business and operational criteria.
Developing database/data warehouse strategies to satisfy likely future business and operations strategies, planning complex activities involving coordination of activities of other teams and providing technical leadership for complex projects. Coordinati
Assisting other Strategists develop plans that satisfy requirements for database strategy and providing technical guidance on database matters, to DBAs and other teams.
Communicating with Vendors for technical support and developing and reviewing standards, team processes and documentation.
Providing ongoing operability of systems using databases (backup, recovery, monitoring, tuning, fallback processes in place and working).
Providing final level of escalation for Support, and coordinating problem resolution.
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Key Skills
Advanced skills in programming languages, operating systems etc. and advanced skills in database design and the use of database packages.
Management skills and skills in work organisation and scheduling, team leadership and User liaison.
A good understanding of the business and its information and data management needs.
In-depth knowledge of large organisations’ environment, systems and processes, and their interrelationships.
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Internal Contacts
User Groups, Applications and Systems Groups. |
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External Contacts
Vendors of Hardware and Software. |
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Typical Experience
At least 12 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years experience in one specific Mainframe or Distributed database product coupled with strong business understanding and relevant tertiary qualifications. |
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Other Comments
Alternative Title: Business Intelligence Manager. |
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