Database Manager

Launch Your Career with Cook Systems Ready to elevate your career? Cook Systems, a certified veteran owned IT consulting firm, has been transforming businesses and careers since 1990. Whether you're aiming to work with a Fortune 500 company or a small business, we've got you covered. Our core values : integrity, investment, and innovation drive everything we do, ensuring you grow and succeed in a dynamic, supportive environment. We understand the importance of work life balance and personal growth. Our cutting edge IT consulting partners and FastTrack talent program are designed to help you excel. Join our forward thinking team where excellence and creativity are valued every day. Check out what our associates have to say on Glassdoor. Ready to take your career to new heights? Cook Systems is where your journey to success begins! Locations : Tallahassee, Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa General Characteristics Responsible for the full systems development life cycle management of projects / programs. Provides directionfor technical and business resources. Actively participates in long-range strategy planning and manages policydevelopment to address complex business issues, provides leadership to cross-functional teams. Serves asthe primary point of contact from project / program inception to delivery. Defines and develops projectmanagement infrastructure, manages a methodology driven quality plan, monitors and controls the quality ofthe deliverable, as well as manages the project completion process through customer acceptance. Works withbusiness unit managers and forms alliances on projects, operational decisions, schedulingrequirements / conflicts and vendor contract clarification. Education : Bachelor?s or Master?s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalentwork experience. Experience : A minimum of 10 years of IT and business / industry work experience, with at least 3 years of leadershipexperience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior levelmanagement and key stakeholders. Requires advanced technical and business knowledge in softwaredevelopment life cycle, quality assurance, project management and other related disciplines / processes.Breadth : Senior level management in systems analysis and applications development. Has overall responsibility fordepartment decisions and management. Provides strategic direction, coaches and mentors more juniormanagement staff and / or senior technical staff. Accountable for IT functional / departmental results. Frequentlyreports to a Chief Information Officer or Chief Technology Officer. Why Work with Us Benefits At Cook Systems, we don't just offer jobs we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here's what you can look forward to : Your Health, Your Way : Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation's largest networks, you'll get the care you need for yourself and your family wherever life takes you.Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way : Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.Flexibility for Life's Needs : Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.Bridging the Gaps : Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you're covered when it counts.Your Future Starts Now : Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation. At Cook Systems, you're not just another employee you're family. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let's build the future together at Cook Systems.