ph3Manager III - Database Engineering /h3 pSalary: €120,960 - 181,440 yearly /p pSalary: $120,960 - $181,440 /p pAhold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, and Stop Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more. /p pbPrimary Purpose /b /p pThe Manager III - Database Engineering is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, engineering maturity, security compliance, and service delivery of the enterprise database platforms supporting Ahold Delhaize USA. This role provides leadership for all database technologies including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud-based database services while ensuring availability, recoverability, security, lifecycle compliance, and operational excellence across the Database Services domain. /p pThe Manager leads internal associates, managed service providers, contractors, and vendor partners to deliver database services aligned to business objectives, regulatory requirements, NIST/CIS security standards, disaster recovery objectives, and enterprise modernization initiatives. This leader is accountable for database engineering strategy, platform governance, service quality, lifecycle management, automation adoption, financial stewardship, and continuous service improvement. /p pOur flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations are Salisbury, NC; Chicago, IL; Quincy, MA. /p pApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. /p h3Primary Responsibilities /h3 h3Leadership and Team Management /h3 ul liLead the Database Engineering organization supporting all enterprise database platforms and services. /li liProvide leadership, coaching, mentoring, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management for database engineering personnel. /li liEstablish organizational priorities, objectives, service metrics, and strategic roadmaps for the Database Services domain. /li liFoster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, knowledge management, documentation, and continuous improvement. /li liEliminate key-person dependencies through cross-training, documentation, and succession planning. /li /ul h3Database Platform Strategy and Engineering /h3 ul liOwn the enterprise database technology roadmap and long-term engineering strategy. /li liEstablish engineering standards, architecture guidelines, lifecycle policies, and operational practices for database platforms. /li liPartner with Enterprise Architecture and Solution Delivery teams to ensure new solutions align with database standards and enterprise architecture principles. /li liLead modernization efforts involving cloud database services, automation,



infrastructure-as-code, database standardization, and platform optimization. /li liDrive technology currency initiatives, including lifecycle upgrades and elimination of unsupported platforms. /li /ul h3Service Delivery and Operations /h3 ul liMaintain operational responsibility for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Azure database services. /li liEnsure database availability, performance, recoverability, resiliency, and operational support meet business requirements. /li liDirect support for major incidents, problem management investigations, root cause analysis activities, and corrective action programs. /li liOversee disaster recovery readiness, backup validation, restoration testing, and business continuity planning. /li liEstablish and monitor service-level objectives and key operational performance indicators. /li /ul h3Security, Risk, and Compliance /h3 ul liLead implementation of NIST, CIS, audit, and cybersecurity requirements within the Database Services domain. /li liEnsure vulnerability remediation, patch currency, access management, encryption, and audit controls are effectively implemented. /li liOwn remediation activities related to internal audits, external audits, governance reviews, and security assessments. /li liMaintain compliance reporting and technical risk management processes. /li liApprove or expedite security exceptions and compensating controls as required. /li /ul h3Vendor and Managed Service Provider Governance /h3 ul liServe as the business owner for database-related managed service providers and technology vendors. /li liEstablish performance expectations, service metrics, and operational governance processes. /li liConduct regular service reviews, operational reviews, and continuous improvement activities with service providers. /li liEnsure third-party partners satisfy contractual obligations related to service delivery, documentation, operational procedures, and engineering standards. /li liParticipate in contract, licensing, and sourcing discussions impacting database technologies. /li /ul h3Financial and Portfolio Management /h3 ul liDevelop and manage database-related operational and project budgets. /li liOversee software licensing, vendor renewals, support agreements, and financial planning activities. /li liPrioritize investments that improve reliability, security, automation, compliance, and platform modernization. /li liSupport enterprise project portfolio planning and execution for infrastructure and application initiatives requiring database services. /li /ul h3Required Qualifications /h3 ul liBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,



Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. /li li10+ years of progressive experience supporting enterprise database technologies. /li li5+ years of leadership experience managing database engineering, infrastructure engineering, or enterprise technology teams. /li liAdvanced expertise with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud database technologies. /li liExperience managing highly available, business-critical database environments operating 24x7. /li liExperience supporting large enterprise, retail, distribution, supply chain, manufacturing, or comparable environments. /li liExperience leading managed service providers and offshore delivery organizations. /li liStrong knowledge of ITIL, Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Disaster Recovery, and Service Delivery frameworks. /li liStrong knowledge of cybersecurity, audit, compliance, NIST, and CIS standards. /li liDemonstrated success leading modernization, automation, cloud migration, and infrastructure transformation initiatives. /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications /h3 ul liMaster's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration. /li liOracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, AWS, ITIL, CISSP, PMP, or similar industry certifications. /li liExperience supporting Rubrik, Datadog, SolarWinds, Rapid7, Microsoft Defender, and enterprise observability solutions. /li liExperience managing enterprise database licensing and vendor relationships. /li liExperience leading infrastructure modernization and cloud transformation programs. /li /ul pAll ADUSA job offers take multiple factors into consideration including, but not limited to salary range, internal equity, a candidate’s qualifications, geographic region, job-related knowledge and skills. /p pThis position is eligible for an incentive premio based on company performance as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. /p p#LI-CW1 #LI-Hybrid /p pAt Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent. /p pOur team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies. /p pOur associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work. /p pWe believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager Iii - Database Engineering (Italia)
🏢 Ahold Delhaize
📍 Italia