[Hiring] Manager, Data Platforms Admin @Excellus BCBS

Role Description

The Manager of Data Platform Administration plans, directs, and evaluates the work of the Data Platform Administration team in the planning, design, development, and maintenance of new and existing applications and data systems. This position communicates with users to develop and maintain a firsthand knowledge of their plans, operations, problems, and opportunities. This position also champions the development, enforcement, and refinement of standards for use, control, performance, updating, and maintenance in conjunction with Data Platform Administration. This role reviews in-progress and completed work for completeness, quality, and adherence to standards.

• Plans, directs, and controls the activities of the analysis, design, development, and installation phases of the systems lifecycle.
• Reviews service requests/projects and consults with executive sponsors, requesters, and/or user representatives to clarify intent, discuss problematic areas, and consider alternate solutions.
• Estimates staffing requirements, costs, and time for project activities, and assigns systems resources. Uses project management tools for effective personnel utilization, to track and report progress, and to ensure compliance with project implementation schedules.
• Reviews and approves the major deliverables of the systems development methodology and ensures that all required walk-throughs have been conducted with the appropriate users.
• Communicates with data center management for resolution of system problem situations, and on proper, efficient, and cost-effective utilization of EDP resources.
• Assists the IS Planning Manager in developing the corporate information systems model, identifying those systems that will require development, and establishing a development sequence.
• Confers with and advises subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods.
• Interviews, selects, trains, and mentors Data Platform Administration professionals.
• Ensures effective availability and utilization of material resources by planning, budgeting, and maintaining operational costs within corporate guidelines.
• Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
• Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of all relevant legislative and regulatory mandates and ensures that all activities are compliant with these requirements.
• Conducts periodic staff meetings to include timely distribution and education related to departmental and Ethics/Compliance information.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Performs other functions as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or relevant field. In lieu of a degree, six (6) years of experience required.
• Advanced expertise in database design, development, testing, and maintenance for production-ready systems.
• Advanced expertise in structured systems analysis and design, user relations, data gathering techniques, and management information systems.
• Prior experience supervising or managing people and/or projects or indirectly leading teams.
• Demonstrated analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in project planning and project management.
• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels within the organization.

Requirements

• Ability to work prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a workstation and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel across the Health Plan service region for meetings and/or trainings as needed.

Compensation Range(s)

• Min - 110,093
• Max - 198,168

Benefits

• Participation in group health and/or dental insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Wellness program.
• Paid time away from work.
• Paid holidays.