Head of Database Services

**Role Overview:** As a Lead for Database Services, you will be accountable for various aspects of pre-sales, project intake, estimation, and technical leadership of DBA activities. Your role will involve working closely with clients to define delivery approaches, methodologies, and ensure high-quality outcomes. You will lead a team of DBAs, handle vendor management, and guarantee that delivery meets the highest standards. **Key Responsibilities:** - Accountable for pre-sales, project intake, and estimation - Provide technical leadership from project initiation to delivery - Ensure appropriate organization, governance, and decision-making structures are in place - Lead and mentor a team of DBAs and serve as an escalation point for delivery issues - Perform regular delivery risk reviews and support project teams with escalations and resolutions - Handle vendor contracting and management - Ensure delivery adheres to high-quality standards **Qualifications Required:** - Hands-on experience as a DBA - Proficiency in MS SQL, Oracle, and MySQL RDBMS - Experience in Lean/Agile/Scrum methodologies for enterprise IT delivery - Ability to manage and develop high-performing project teams - Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills - Strong interpersonal skills **Additional Details:** The company values individuals with educational background in B.E./B.Tech. MBA qualification would be considered an added advantage. The ideal candidate should have 10 to 20 years of relevant experience. The position is based in Bangalore, India, and may require occasional travel and on-site work.,