T. Rowe Price · 5 hours ago
Sr. Database Platform Manager
Owings Mills, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $263K/yr
12+ years expT. Rowe Price is a premier global asset management organization with over 85 years of experience. They are seeking a Sr. Database Platform Manager to ensure the reliability, scalability, and optimal performance of their global technology and services, while leading teams and driving organizational success in a cloud environment.
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Hiring Manager
Katie Manthei
Responsibilities
Drive infrastructure platform modernization to support always-on enterprise applications and services
Develop and implement strategies that ensure performance, security, scalability, and efficiency, advancing the cloud-first initiative
Partner with IT stakeholders to craft, communicate, and execute multi-year technology roadmaps aimed at simplifying architecture and delivery models
Collaborate cross-functionally with software development, IT operations, architecture, security, and product management to ensure seamless service integration and delivery
Lead major enterprise initiatives to migrate data platforms and applications from on-premises data centers to the cloud
Build, mentor, and expand a high-performing platform engineering team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and continuously improving culture
Oversee the design, implementation, and operation of database systems to maintain high availability, reliability, and peak performance
Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level objectives (SLOs) to drive system reliability improvements
Proactively identify and mitigate system risks, including capacity planning, incident management, and disaster recovery
Enhance monitoring and alerting systems to track resource utilization, query performance, and overall system health
Establish processes for trend analysis within monitoring data to anticipate and address potential issues
Lead cross-functional efforts to diagnose root causes of instability and implement short- and long-term improvements
Champion automation tools and practices to boost operational efficiency and reduce manual work
Implement and refine CI/CD processes to accelerate delivery, enhance developer experience, and minimize downtime
Promote infrastructure as code (IaC) and other modern practices to streamline operations and support scalability
Measure and report on the impact of automation initiatives, demonstrating productivity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness gains
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation
Lead initiatives to optimize system architecture and infrastructure for scalability and future adaptability
Foster a culture of experimentation and learning, encouraging the team to explore new approaches
Use metrics and feedback loops to measure the impact of innovation efforts and guide future investments
Facilitate clear, effective communication and collaboration between the database engineering team and other departments
Advocate for best practices in database platform engineering across the organization
Demonstrate a proven track record of developing, communicating, and executing multi-year technology strategies and roadmaps
Utilize Jira to organize work, document requirements, assign responsibilities, and track project and operational progress
Leverage reporting and dashboard capabilities in Jira to communicate updates, highlight risks, and ensure timely delivery to stakeholders
Establish and maintain strong relationships with database technology vendors and service providers to ensure optimal support and alignment with organizational goals
Oversee the evaluation, selection, and renewal of third-party solutions, ensuring compliance with technical, budgetary, and regulatory requirements
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor escalations, contract negotiations, and issue resolution
Monitor vendor performance through regular reviews, SLA tracking, and feedback collection, driving continuous improvement
Work closely with procurement, legal, and risk management on contracts, licensing, renewals, and regulatory adherence
Stay informed on vendor roadmaps and product updates, communicating relevant information to stakeholders and incorporating it into strategic planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent experience) plus 12+ years in database engineering, cloud engineering, software development, and/or IT operations, including 8+ years of technical leadership and team management
8+ years of data solution architecture, design, development, and platform engineering experience
8+ years of progressive leadership experience in large, global financial institutions
Proven experience leading database platform transformations on-premises and in cloud environments (e.g., SQL Server, Snowflake, Oracle, AWS Aurora PostgreSQL, AWS RDS, RedShift)
Demonstrated expertise in architecting modern data integration frameworks, data modeling, ETL/ELT workflows, and scalable distributed systems using open source and emerging architectures
Successful implementation and scaling of DevOps practices, tools, and frameworks (e.g., IaC, CI/CD, Agile)
Advanced knowledge of cloud computing, distributed systems, and modern infrastructure technologies
Proven experience deploying and supporting cloud platforms at scale (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making abilities
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
Preferred
Deep expertise in financial services, specifically investment management
Relevant certifications (e.g., SRECP, CRP)
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Annual bonus eligibility
A generous retirement plan
Hybrid work schedule
Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
Company
T. Rowe Price
T. Rowe Price is an investment management firm that focuses on funding technology startups.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Ramon Richards
Chief Technology Officer
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