Senior Informatica Administrator
Pleasanton, CA

Job Description

Description:

The Senior Informatica Administrator will be working with the ETL Administration team to develop, administer, support data integration and data management solutions in KPIT Shared Analytics ETL platform. Reporting to Informatica Operations Manager, this role is responsible for supporting and administering several Informatica capabilities including PowerCenter, PowerExchange, Metadata Manager, Business Glossary, Data Quality, Test Data Management and Big Data Management. The administrator will r evaluate the platform needs, install, configure, manage and maintain technical details of the ETL products platform, will be accountable for partnering with key roles (e.g. project managers, architects, networking teams, DBAs, operations etc.) to develop and install the software that is aligned to organizations operational standards, principles, leveraging common support processes, monitoring services to support the technical capabilities in Shared Analytics. The position supports the SDLC process in terms of administration, support, deployment and off-hours support working closely with security, server, storage, network and application development and support personnel to ensure that all services are fully functioning. Participate in creation and presentation of best practice documentation and lead design reviews application development teams regarding use and implementation of Informatica products and features.

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is responsible for providing support for customers (users), and assigned applications and/or information systems, including software implementation, cross-functional integration, complex configuration, and testing. Additional responsibilities also include leading solution design support efforts and research initiatives for translating requirements into workable technical solutions, and supporting the evaluation of third-party vendors as directed.

Essential Responsibilities:

Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promoting adherence to all procedures and policies; developing work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; determining and carrying out processes and methodologies; coordinating and delegating resources to accomplish organizational goals; partnering internally and externally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating issues or risks, as appropriate; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; evaluating recommendations made; and influencing the completion of project tasks by others.

Practices self-leadership and promotes learning in others by building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; influencing team members within assigned unit; listening and responding to, seeking, and addressing performance feedback; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; providing feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentoring junior team members; creating and executing plans to capitalize on strengths and improve opportunity areas; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.

Develops requirements, or leads a team of IT consultants in the development of requirements for complex or specialized process or system solutions which may span multiple business domains by partnering with stakeholders and appropriate IT teams (for example, Solutions Delivery, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture).

Leverages multiple business requirements gathering methodologies to identify business, functional, and non-functional requirements (for example, SMART) across the enterprise.

Leads and oversees the development and documentation of comprehensive business cases to assess the costs, benefits, ROI, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of complex solution proposals.

Provides insight, guidance, and recommendations throughout the evolution of applications, systems, and/or processes to a desired future state by maintaining and leveraging a comprehensive understanding of how current processes impact business operations across the enterprise.

Maps current state against future state processes.

Defines the impact of requirements on upstream and downstream solution components.

Provides insight and influence to senior management and business leaders on how to integrate requirements with current systems and business processes across the enterprise.

Reviews, evaluates, and prioritizes value gaps and opportunities for process enhancements or efficiencies.

Influences solution design by providing insight and consultation at design sessions with IT teams to help translate requirements into workable business solutions.

Recommends and advocates for additional data and/or services needed to address key business issues related to process or solutions design.

Participates in evaluating third-party vendors as directed.

Drives continuous process improvement by leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of standardized tools, templates, and processes across the enterprise.

Recommends and advocates for regional and national process improvements which align with sustainable best practices, and the strategic and tactical goals of the business.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum two (2) years experience in software or system testing across multiple IT environments.

Minimum one (1) year software or application development experience.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, CIS or related field and Minimum eight (8) years experience in IT consulting, business analysis, or a related field. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three (3) years experience in large scale software implementations

Two (2) years experience in health care device integration.

Four (4) years experience working for a health care organization

Four (4) years experience working for an IT organization

Three (3) years experience working on projects or programs requiring the integration of cross-functional technology and/or business solutions.

Three (3) years experience working on cross-functional project teams

Primary Location: California,Pleasanton,Pleasanton Tech Cntr Building E 5820 Owens Dr. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Working Hours Start: 8:00 AM Working Hours End: 5:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: Salaried, Non-Union, Exempt Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Category: Information Technology Specialty: IT Consulting Department: DCSS CTS Shared Analytics Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

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