Sr. Manager- Database Platforms

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity. * Champion automation tools and practices to boost operational efficiency and reduce manual work.* Implement and refine CI/CD processes to accelerate delivery, enhance developer experience, and minimize downtime.* Promote infrastructure as code (IaC) and other modern practices to streamline operations and support scalability.* Measure and report on the impact of automation initiatives, demonstrating productivity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness gains.* Facilitate clear, effective communication and collaboration between the database engineering team and other departments.* Advocate for best practices in database platform engineering across the organization.* Demonstrate a proven track record of developing, communicating, and executing multi-year technology strategies and roadmaps.* Utilize Jira to organize work, document requirements, assign responsibilities, and track project and operational progress.* Leverage reporting and dashboard capabilities in Jira to communicate updates, highlight risks, and ensure timely delivery to stakeholders.* Establish and maintain strong relationships with database technology vendors and service providers to ensure optimal support and alignment with organizational goals.* Oversee the evaluation, selection, and renewal of third-party solutions, ensuring compliance with technical, budgetary, and regulatory requirements.* Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor escalations, contract negotiations, and issue resolution.* Monitor vendor performance through regular reviews, SLA tracking, and feedback collection, driving continuous improvement.* Work closely with procurement, legal, and risk management on contracts, licensing, renewals, and regulatory adherence.* Stay informed on vendor roadmaps and product updates, communicating relevant information to stakeholders and incorporating it into strategic planning.* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) plus 12+ years in database engineering, cloud engineering, software development, and/or IT operations, including 8+ years of technical leadership and team management.* 8+ years of data solution architecture, design, development, and platform engineering experience.* 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in large, global financial institutions.* Proven experience leading database platform transformations on-premises and in cloud environments (e.g., SQL Server, Snowflake, Oracle, AWS Aurora PostgreSQL, AWS RDS, RedShift).* Demonstrated expertise in architecting modern data integration frameworks, data modeling, ETL/ELT workflows, and scalable distributed systems using open source and emerging architectures.* Successful implementation and scaling of DevOps practices, tools, and frameworks (e.g., IaC, CI/CD, Agile).* Advanced knowledge of cloud computing, distributed systems, and modern infrastructure technologies.* Proven experience deploying and supporting cloud platforms at scale (AWS, Azure, GCP).* Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making abilities.* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role.

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Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.

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