Senior Manager (Database Platform)
Senior Manager (Database Platform)
Job type:
Permanent
Specialization:
IT Management
Language Level:
Japanese Level - None,English Level - Advanced (TOEIC 860)
Location:
Setagaya-ku
Salary:
20000000.00
Job Reference:
501979
A Global IT Service firm is looking for a Senior Manager for the Database Platform team.
In this role, you will lead a multinational team across Tokyo, North America, Paris and Bengaluru, responsible for the end-to-end database product lifecycle - strategy design, integration, development, operation and incident response.
You will lead the development, of our database platform, optimize diverse database solutions, and drive the establishment of a de facto standard for database operations, while proactively managing vendor communications and contributing opensource communities to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and continuously update the database (OLTP) multi-cloud strategy, in collaboration with CxOs, all application teams and data analytic (OLAP: Online Analytical Processing) teams
- Lead and mentor a multinational team to oversee the development and stable operation of our core database platform
- Architect and optimize database solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency across the ecosystem
- Manage large-scale database infrastructure projects, ensuring high availability and seamless integration with private cloud services
- Conduct high-level vendor communication and negotiations to optimize infrastructure performance, licensing, and support
- Drive continuous improvement in database platform architecture to meet evolving, data-intensive needs
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, focusing on service quality and customer satisfaction
Required skills:
- Experience of product management, product development and/or DevOps of cloud products, especially in the area of both private and public IaaS, PaaS, cloud orchestration, database, data analytics, ITIL, or other relevant technical domains
- Experience in Cloud platform industry (More than 10 years)
- Experience in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams (More than 5 years)
- Good understanding of Cloud industry, technology and DevOps process
- Previous leadership and management experience of a mid-size organization (at least 30, ideally 60+ members) in a tech company
- More than 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA)
- Strong English proficiency for cross-cultural team management and vendor negotiations
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and solve high-level technical/operational problems
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with international stakeholders and vendors from CxOs to peer engineering managers
Why You Should Apply:
- Great opportunity to be able to work for well-established company
- Cross-departmental communication is possible in an international environment
- Meals in the company cafeteria are free. Our chefs are always coming up with new menu items!
Company Details:
A global company with a strong presence in multiple business areas. It has achieved sustained growth both domestically and internationally, including in the U.S. and Europe. The company boasts a diverse and international environment and is committed to equal opportunity, offering a wealth of career opportunities. Due to the diverse nature of our business, we handle a wide range of technologies! You can also choose the environment you are most comfortable with, such as Windows/Mac! Meals in the company cafeteria are also free. Our chefs are always coming up with new menu items, so you can enjoy your meal without getting bored!
Working hours: 9:00 - 17:30 (Mon-Fri)
Working Style: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day work from home)
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays, Other Special Holidays
Services/Benefits: Social insurance, Pension Plan, Transportation Fee, Free Cantine, Casual clothes and more
Interview Process: 3-4



