MS Engineering Operations - Manager - Microsoft SQL DBA - Operate

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in managed services focus on a variety of outsourced solutions and support clients across numerous functions. These individuals help organisations streamline their operations reduce costs and improve efficiency by managing key processes and functions on their behalf. They are skilled in project management technology and process optimization to deliver highquality services to clients.

Those in managed service management and strategy at PwC will focus on transitioning and running services along with managing delivery teams programmes commercials performance and delivery risk. Your work will involve the process of continuous improvement and optimising of the managed services process tools and services.

Enhancing your leadership style you motivate develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching leveraging team members unique strengths and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects ensuring their successful planning budgeting and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality timelines and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues engaging in difficult conversations with clients team members and other stakeholders escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

Job Title: Manager SQL Database Administration

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SQL DBA Manager to lead our database administration team and ensure optimal performance security and scalability of enterprise data platforms. This role requires deep technical expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and a strategic mindset to oversee daytoday operations lead database projects and collaborate with development teams across Java and .NET applications. The ideal candidate will also contribute to disaster recovery planning automation initiatives and performance tuning efforts while mentoring junior DBAs and ensuring adherence to best practices.

Minimum Degree Required (BQ):
Bachelors Degree

Degree Preferred:
Masters Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field

Required Field(s) of Study (BQ):
N/A

Preferred Field(s) of Study:
Computer Science Software Engineering Information Systems

Minimum Year(s) of Experience (BQ):
Minimum of 68 years in database administration with 2 years in a leadership or managerial capacity

Certification(s) Preferred:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
Other Microsoft SQL Server or cloudrelated certifications (preferred)

Job Responsibilities:
Lead a team of database administrators in managing SQL Server infrastructure
Oversee database design deployment performance tuning and capacity planning
Ensure robust backup and recovery processes and test disaster recovery plans regularly
Implement security controls and ensure compliance with data governance policies
Coordinate closely with Java/.NET development teams to support database integration
Leverage PowerShell and automation tools to streamline database tasks
Manage SSIS packages for data integration and SSRS reports for business reporting needs
Drive continuous improvements in database performance reliability and scalability
Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams
Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams on deployment strategies

Administer and support SQL Server databases
Perform tuning backup/recovery and performance monitoring
Implement PowerShell scripts and automation routines
Support SSIS and SSRS integration
Maintain database security and access controls

Required Skills and Qualifications:
Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server tools and technologies
Strong experience in database design tuning and optimization
Proficient in PowerShell scripting for automation
Deep understanding of backup/recovery HA/DR configurations
Handson experience with SSIS and SSRS
Strong knowledge of security and access management in SQL environments
Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
Basic to intermediate understanding of Java and .NET application architecture
Experience collaborating with fullstack teams on data integration
Familiarity with cloud database services (Azure SQL AWS RDS)
Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Cloud database services (Azure/AWS)
Exposure to automation/DevOps tools
Knowledge of high availability/disaster recovery configurations

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Automation Automation Framework Design and Development Automation Solutions Budgetary Management Business Process Automation (BPA) Business Process Improvement Business Process Outsourcing Business Transformation Coaching and Feedback Communication Continuous Process Improvement Creativity Data Quality Automation Deliverable Planning Delivery Excellence Design Automation Digital Transformation Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Inclusion 29 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No

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