Data Manager – Operations - Hybrid - remote

What You'll Be Doing

Build the data solutions that keep us moving forward! Join us as a Data Manager
- Operations in this hybrid position, offering 80% remote work with onsite work in Raleigh, NC.

In this role, you will...

• Leading and managing the Data Operations team responsible for database administration, data engineering, data integration, automation and operational support
• Overseeing the design, implementation, monitoring, optimization and reliability of enterprise databases, data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows and data integration platforms
• Working closely with business units, analytics teams, application teams, vendors and IT leadership to understand operational needs, prioritize work and support data platform modernization
• Establishing and promoting standards for database administration, data engineering, data governance, security, data quality, backup and recovery, documentation and operational support
• Managing technology roadmaps, vendor relationships, licensing, staffing and budget planning for enterprise data operations services

NOTES:
This hybrid position is 80% remote, with onsite work required at the Raleigh, NC office.

Wake County Information Technology is in the heart of Raleigh's booming downtown, a part of the Research Triangle area. If you're a tech-guru, this is the place to be. Our team of smart, dedicated people is respected within our organization and recognized as leaders in the use of technology by the prestigious Center for Digital Government, regularly ranking in the top ten among counties with a population for 1 million or more and garnering a #1 spot in Digital Government experience.

Our team members are our most valued asset and treated as such with competitive salaries and top-notch benefits. We believe a good work/life balance helps people make better decisions, be more creative and enjoy coming to work. If you thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, supportive environment, then you owe it to yourself to check us out.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field
• Four years of experience in database administration, data engineering, data platform operations or enterprise data management, including supervisory and team leadership experience
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Five years experience leading Data Operations, Database Administration, or Data Engineering teams supporting enterprise data platforms and services
• Five years experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise database platforms, data pipelines, and ETL/ELT processes
• Four years experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or cloud-based database technologies in enterprise environments
• Four years experience with data integration and orchestration tools such as SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Informatica, Airflow, or similar technologies
• Four years experience implementing automation, scripting, and operational monitoring using Power Shell, Python, BASH, or similar scripting languages

• Knowledge of enterprise data operations, including database administration, data engineering, integration, reliability and support
• Knowledge of relational/cloud databases, ETL/ELT, data integration, and pipeline architecture
• Knowledge of high availability, disaster recovery, performance optimization, automation and monitoring
• Knowledge of data governance, quality, security, access controls and compliance
• Ability to lead technical teams and prioritize multiple projects and operational needs
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and collaborate with business units, technical teams, vendors and leadership

Location:

WCOBRaleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Mon
- Fri, 8:30am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range:  -

Market Range:  -

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/8/2026

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