Database Engineering Manager

Company: MCKESSON
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Database Engineer & Team Manager to join our Infrastructure team. This dual-role position requires a seasoned professional who can seamlessly blend technical prowess with leadership skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a complex, highly available database environment while simultaneously guiding and mentoring a team of talented Database Administrators and Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Database professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  
  
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to provide feedback, set goals, and support professional development plans.
  
  
• Encourage innovation and best practices within the team, promoting a proactive approach to problem-solving and efficiency improvements.
  
  
  
  Database Administration
  
  
  • Manage and oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of highly available and scalable database solutions.
    
    
  • Ensure database performance, security, and availability meet organizational standards and service level agreements.
    
    
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize data storage solutions that support business objectives.
    
    
    
    Escalation Management
    
    
    • Act as the primary escalation point for complex database-related issues, providing guidance and solutions in a timely manner.
      
      
    • Develop and maintain incident management processes to ensure quick and effective resolution of database issues.
      
      
    • Coordinate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of database systems.
      
      
      
      Project Management
      
      
      • Oversee database projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
        
        
      • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide strategic solutions to support their objectives.
        
        
      • Report on project status, progress, and risks to senior management and other relevant stakeholders.
        
        
        
        Strategic Planning
        
        
        • Develop and implement database management strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
          
          
        • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve database systems and processes.
          
          
        • Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and processes to enhance database management capabilities.
          
          
          
          Minimum Requirement
          
          Degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 9+ years of professional experience and 1+ years of supervisory and/or management experience.
          
          Education
          
          Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
          
          Critical Skills
          
          
          • Minimum of 9 years of experience in IT system management, with at least 1+ years in a leadership role.
            
            
          • 5+ years' experience managing large and complex databases ( > 1 TB)
            
            
          • 5+ years' experience working with Microsoft SQL Server 2014+ Enterprise edition
            
            
          • 2+ years' experience in a leadership role
            
            
          • 2+ years' experience working with Azure database solutions
            
            
            
            Additional Skills
            
            
            • 3+ years of experience with Availability Group management
              
              
            • 3+ years of experience with Reporting Services
              
              
              
              Candidates must be authorized to work in USA. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
              
              We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
              
              Our Base Pay Range for this position
              
              $118,100 - $196,900
              
              McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
              
              McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
              
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