Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Database Administrator to support data platforms, analytics solutions, business intelligence initiatives and AI adoption in Automotive Americas community.  This role is responsible for managing, optimizing, and governing critical data assets while partnering with business and technology teams to enable data-driven decision making.

The ideal candidate combines strong database expertise with modern data engineering, cloud platform, reporting, and analytics capabilities. This individual will play a key role in supporting strategic initiatives, including legacy platform modernization, dashboard rationalization, data migration projects and AI adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support database environments including AWS Redshift and other relational database platforms.
• Design, optimize, and maintain database structures, data pipelines, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable reporting and analytics solutions.
• Support Power BI, Tableau, and enterprise reporting platforms.
• Lead data migration and modernization initiatives, including transitions from legacy reporting environments to cloud-based platforms and AI
• Develop and maintain data models, governance standards, and best practices.
• Ensure data integrity, security, performance, and availability across data models
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management, Engineering, and TEIS.
• Drive continuous improvement in automation, reporting efficiency, and data quality.
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership for database and analytics initiatives.

What your background should look like

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Significant experience in data management.
• Strong SQL development and performance tuning experience.
• Experience with cloud data platforms and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with Power BI and Tableau.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT design and data integration techniques.
• Experience with data governance, security, and compliance practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS, Databricks, Redshift, Denodo, SAP, Oracle, or related enterprise platforms.
• Experience with Alteryx
• Knowledge of data engineering and cloud architecture best practices.
• Experience leading data modernization or reporting transformation initiatives.

Success Measures

• Maintain high availability and performance of analytical solutions used in Automotive Americas.
• Deliver reliable automated reporting solutions.
• Improve data quality and governance.
• Drive adoption of modern analytics platforms and enterprise reporting standards.
• Successfully support strategic data transformation initiatives.