Database Manager in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Position Overview


At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. As a Database Manager within PNC's Data Platform Services organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA. The Database Manager must be proficient in Oracle and Golden Gate.

Job Profile

• Manages and plans the design, development, maintenance, safety and integrity of databases.
• Manages and maintains data in all production and non-production databases and replication servers.
• Conducts audits of database products and data architecture artifacts for compliance with established standards, policies, configuration guidelines, and procedures.
• Initiates preventative and corrective action to ensure all database servers and database designs meet or exceed processing requirements for performance and reliability.
• Analyzes the organization's database needs and develops a long-term strategy for data storage.

Core Competencies

Manages Risk - Working Experience

• Assesses and effectively manages all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure activities are in alignment with the bank's and unit's risk appetite and risk management framework.

Customer Focus - Extensive Experience

• Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions, and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

Job Specific Competencies

Planning: Tactical, Strategic - Extensive Experience

• Ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

Problem Solving - Extensive Experience

• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Extensive Experience

• Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions.

IT Standards, Procedures & Policies - Extensive Experience

• Knowledge of and the ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to manage organizational IT policies, standards, and procedures.

Analytical Thinking - Extensive Experience

• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business.

IT ENVIRONMENT - Extensive Experience

• Knowledge of an organization's IT purposes, activities and standards; ability to create an effective IT environment for business operations.

Database Backup and Migration - Extensive Experience

• Knowledge of and the ability to store and transfer an organization's data effectively, in order to meet business needs.

Required Education and Experience


Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education and experience (including military service) may be considered.

EEO Statement

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law