Database Operations Manager

Job SummaryThe Database Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the administration, performance, availability, security, and operational support of enterprise database environments. This role leads a team of Database Administrators (DBAs), ensures database systems meet business and service-level requirements, and drives automation, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across on‑premises and cloud platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage day‑to‑day database operations across multiple database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.).Manage a team of DBAs, including resource planning, performance management, mentoring, and skill development.Ensure high availability, reliability, security, and performance of production databases.Oversee database monitoring, incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, patching, backups, recovery, and disaster recovery testing.Establish and maintain database operational standards, procedures, and best practices.Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, and cloud teams to support business initiatives.Drive automation initiatives using scripting and database management tools to improve operational efficiency.Manage capacity planning, performance tuning, and database optimization activities.Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements.Support cloud database platforms such as AWS RDS, Aurora, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL.Prepare operational reports, KPIs, SLAs, and executive dashboards.Participate in change management and release management processes.Manage vendor relationships and coordinate support activities with database vendors.Required SkillsDatabase AdministrationIncident & Problem ManagementPerformance TuningCapacity PlanningDisaster RecoveryAutomation & DevOpsStakeholder CommunicationLocationSunnyvale, CASalary Range$80,000-$140,000 a Year#J-18808-Ljbffr