CarMax
Technology
Manager,Database
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“Manager, Database at CarMax. Skills: Database management, Team leadership, Cloud technologies, DevOps. Lead database technology projects. Manage distributed team”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver technology solutions; Meet roadmap commitments; Team development; Team engagement; Team retention; Stakeholder satisfaction; Solve problems at root cause; Prioritize effectively; SLA achievement; Effective provider relationship management; Audit readiness; Meet security requirements; Meet regulatory requirements; Meet policy requirements
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Solve complex problems
Authorized to work, Full-time basis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BSA degree required, 5+ years Database administration, 3+ years managing direct reports, Experience managing vendor relationships, 5+ years enterprise cloud experience, Experience in DevOps, Experience with Git, Experience with SRE practices, Experience with testing frameworks, Experience with IaC, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with scripting languages, Experience in Agile/Scrum setting
Nice to Have
5+ years database technologies, Mastery over database security, Mastery over database backups, Mastery over high availability, Mastery over disaster recovery, Mastery over resiliency, Mastery over observability, Mastery over performance, SME database configuration, Hands-on experience mission critical systems, Experience with datacenter migration, Experience with modernization initiatives, Identify automation opportunities, Recommend automation opportunities, Deep expertise scripting, Deep expertise automation
What You'll Do.
Lead database technology projects
Manage distributed team
Provide direct coaching
Provide development support
Provide performance oversight
Provide feedback for resources
Shape inclusive culture
Foster unified team culture
Bridge internal and external teams
Champion collaborative behaviors
Align roadmaps to objectives
Drive delivery execution
Lead Agile ceremonies
Manage daily operations
Ensure outcomes are met
Ensure quality standards are met
Deliver resilient technology solutions
Deliver scalable technology solutions
Solve complex business problems
Communicate effectively
Ensure alignment with stakeholders
Ensure support for team objectives
Hold providers accountable
Monitor performance against SLAs
Validate accuracy of metrics
Drive root cause analysis
Ensure compliance with policies
Ensure compliance with security standards
Provide documentation for audits
Provide evidence for audits
Support continuous improvement
Track progress toward targets
Participate in cost management
Participate in budgeting
Validate invoices against deliverables
Support cost tracking
Support savings realization reporting
Provide technology solutions
Provide technology services
Set performance standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Across teams; With technologists; Across operating models; With stakeholders; With Senior Leadership; Between stakeholders and provider; Across delivery models
Communication Scope
Effective communication
Process & Methodology
Agile ceremonies, Agile/Scrum setting, Roadmap development, Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
8117 - Dallas Technology Hub - 5830 Granite Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75024 CarMax, the way your career should be! **About This Job** The Technology Manager at CarMax is a people leader who is passionate about technology and how it enables a growing organization. They define roadmaps, manage stakeholders, and align teams to the organizational vision. They partner across teams, work closely with technologists to execute projects while helping to eliminate barriers and roadblocks. The Technology Manager **adapts their leadership approach based on the team structure—whether leading internal associates directly, overseeing outsourced service delivery, or a combination of both. **If you have a passion for people, technology, and delivering results through diverse teams, this is the job for you! **What You Will Do – Essential Responsibilities** Lead a portfolio of diverse Database technology projects and a distributed team of engineers with deep experience in Database technologies through technology modernization and transformation **Team Leadership & People Management** * Lead teams across different operating models, adapting management style appropriately providing direct coaching and development for internal associates, and performance oversight and feedback for service provider resources * Develop people through effective communication, ongoing feedback, and career development support * Shape an inclusive culture to attract strong talent while thriving in innovation, continuous improvement, and collaborative teamwork * Foster a unified team culture that bridges internal and external resources; champion collaborative behaviors regardless of reporting structure **Operational Delivery** * Work with stakeholders to develop and execute roadmaps aligned to business objectives * Drive delivery execution—leading Agile ceremonies and daily operations for teams under direct management, while ensuring outcomes and quality standards are met across all delivery models * Work through
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