Data Systems Manager

Data Systems Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Systems Manager to take ownership of the technology, data, and reporting systems that support a specialized, data-driven organization. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys working across databases, business applications, reporting, infrastructure, and modernization initiatives while remaining close to the day-to-day technology environment. The ideal candidate is a versatile problem solver who can understand and reverse engineer legacy systems, maintain highly accurate data operations, lead a small team, and thoughtfully guide the organization toward more modern technology solutions.

Data Systems Manager Responsibilities

• Lead the administration, support, and ongoing improvement of business-critical data systems, databases, applications, and recurring reporting processes.
• Manage Microsoft SQL Server environments, including database structures, SQL queries, data validation, integrations, imports/exports, and reporting workflows.
• Support, troubleshoot, and reverse engineer legacy Microsoft-based applications and integrations while developing practical strategies for modernization, replacement, and cloud migration.
• Oversee recurring statistical and analytical reporting, ensuring data is accurate, complete, secure, and delivered according to established schedules.
• Manage a key external data and reporting contract, including renewals, required deliverables, periodic proposal responses, performance requirements, and ongoing stakeholder communication.
• Supervise two team members supporting reporting, publications, and related data deliverables, providing direction, prioritization, and quality oversight.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting solutions using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and related Microsoft technologies.
• Support internal business applications, including .NET-based systems, and participate in application enhancements, testing, deployment, documentation, and ongoing user support.
• Evaluate and improve existing data collection and transfer processes, including legacy workflows supporting information received from remote field personnel.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve data reliability using integration, scripting, workflow, and low-code technologies.
• Manage outsourced IT providers and technology vendors while supporting network, server, security, access, and business continuity needs.
• Develop forward-looking plans for infrastructure, cloud architecture, application modernization, and the responsible use of AI and automation technologies.
• Support the organization's public website, including content management, maintenance, upgrades, and coordination of technical changes.
• Partner with internal teams to understand business requirements, fulfill specialized data requests, and translate technical issues and recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain strong controls around confidential business, customer, operational, and market data.

Data Systems Manager Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in information technology, data systems, business applications, database administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including SQL querying, database administration concepts, data structures, data quality, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, troubleshoot, and reverse engineer legacy applications, databases, workflows, and integrations, including systems with limited documentation.
• Experience supporting Microsoft-based business applications, including applications built on the .NET platform.
• Experience developing and maintaining reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or comparable enterprise reporting tools.
• Proven experience supporting structured data environments involving recurring reporting, statistical analysis, publications, or other deadline-driven data deliverables.
• Experience with data integration, import/export processes, validation, automation, and process improvement.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating work across technical, administrative, vendor, and business stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, recurring deadlines, vendor relationships, technology contracts, and outsourced IT services.
• Working knowledge of Windows environments, Microsoft Office, and advanced data and reporting workflows involving Excel.
• Experience with workflow automation or low-code platforms such as Nintex K2 or similar technologies.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure and security fundamentals, including networking, servers, cloud environments, access management, cybersecurity, and business continuity.
• Experience supporting websites through a content management system; Umbraco experience is a plus.
• Experience with cloud migration, hybrid environments, application modernization, or AI-enabled business solutions is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Information Systems, or a related discipline is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, documentation, and communication skills with the ability to independently own complex technical and operational responsibilities.
• A collaborative, service-oriented approach and demonstrated professional stability, with an interest in building deep organizational knowledge and contributing in a long-term capacity.