Database Manager

Information Resource Group Incorporated - Providence, RI

Full-time - Mid Level

Providence, RI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Database Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the revision and update of the agency's database, ensuring it aligns with established guidelines. This position requires a highly skilled individual who can ensure that the database remains current, user-friendly, and web-enabled. The Database Manager will facilitate the effective dissemination of information to a diverse range of stakeholders, which is essential for the agency's operations. This role involves close collaboration with staff to ensure that the database meets the needs of its users and supports the agency's mission effectively. In addition to managing the database, the Database Manager will be responsible for maintaining data quality and accessibility. This includes implementing methodologies and tools that ensure the integrity of the data and presenting it in interactive formats that are easy for users to navigate. The role also requires strong technical expertise, as the Database Manager will need to guide the technical aspects of the project independently while working closely with multiple teams. Project coordination is another key responsibility of this position. The Database Manager will oversee various aspects of the project, ensuring that timelines are met and that the database is developed in a way that is maintainable and accessible after the project's completion. This position is ideal for someone with extensive experience in database management, particularly in environmental or conservation-related projects, who is looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the revision and update of the agency database in alignment with guidelines.
• Ensure the database is current, user-friendly, and web-enabled.
• Facilitate effective dissemination of information to diverse stakeholders.
• Implement methodologies and tools for data quality and accessibility.
• Collaborate with staff and multiple teams to guide technical aspects of the project.
• Coordinate project timelines and ensure maintainability of the database post-project.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in database creation, management, and web-enabled formats, particularly in environmental or conservation-related projects.
• Proficiency with tools and methodologies for ensuring data quality and presenting data in user-friendly, interactive formats.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with multiple teams and independently guide technical aspects of the project.
• Experience in developing public-facing outputs and ensuring databases are accessible and maintainable post-project.