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Compensation Range- $150,000-$160,000
Job Overview:
The Manager IT Infrastructure Database Manager is responsible for leading the operational priorities and ensuring operational effectiveness within the database engineering and architecture teams.
What does it mean to be part of the Information Technology Team?
A role in Information Technology at UNFI involves being a part of the transformation of food for all through many innovative technology products such as myUNFI, our customer ordering platform or our warehouse management systems that optimize service. You will have an opportunity to be a part of the technology journey to transform food for all through collaboration and building solutions across teams that directly contribute to our OneUNFI strategy. Roles include network automation, infrastructure unification and modernization, data services and analytics, and digital offering.
Job Responsibilities:

• Leads the activities, priorities and solutions of the day-to-day database operations by leading the direct and indirect teamwork and results
• Responsible for the enforcement of database technical standards and overall architecture
• Manages the implementation and optimization of enterprise database solutions
• Provides input in strategic planning around infrastructure and database roadmaps
• Effectively manages relationships with vendors and ensures license compliance
• Leads the design and manages compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements that include problem resolution and preventative maintenance measures
• Coaches and develops team members to create high performance culture
• Leads team quickly form collaborative work groups to solve engineering problems
• Provides input into team strategic goals and monitor team goal performance
  Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline or a combination of relevant IT experience and education

Experience:

• 6-10 years of professional experience within technology, specifically within large scale database environments
• Minimum 2 years of direct people leadership experience and talent development
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft SQL Server, DB2, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Data Bricks, or equivalent databases
• Experience leading geographically distributed teams and outsource vendor relationships
• Experience with server virtualization tools from such vendors as VMWare, Microsoft, Red Hat, Oracle, Amazon, Google
• Experience with Cloud hosting from such vendors as Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Deep knowledge of database management systems and modern data architectures
• Ability to manage geographically and culturally diverse teams
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate across teams to achieve results
• Feedback and coaching skills that contribute to high performance teams
• Ability to connect day to day operations to talent goals
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment:
Remote Role:

• This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

Physical Environment/Demands:
Office Roles:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.
About UNFI: We are North America's premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI
Benefits: Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO, Remote, Health benefits - first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities.
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI's compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company's sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act .