Lead Administrator
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide significant technical expertise in architecture planning and design of the concerned tower (platform, database, middleware, backup etc) as well as managing its day-to-day operations
Do
Provide adequate support in architecture planning, migration & installation for new projects in own tower (platform/dbase/ middleware/ backup)Lead the structural/ architectural design of a platform/ middleware/ database/ back up etc. according to various system requirements to ensure a highly scalable and extensible solutionConduct technology capacity planning by reviewing the current and future requirementsUtilize and leverage the new features of all underlying technologies to ensure smooth functioning of the installed databases and applications/ platforms, as applicableStrategize & implement disaster recovery plans and create and implement backup and recovery plansManage the day-to-day operations of the towerManage day-to-day operations by troubleshooting any issues, conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and developing fixes to avoid similar issues. Plan for and manage upgradations, migration, maintenance, backup, installation and configuration functions for own towerReview the technical performance of own tower and deploy ways to improve efficiency, fine tune performance and reduce performance challengesDevelop shift roster for the team to ensure no disruption in the towerCreate and update SOPs, Data Responsibility Matrices, operations manuals, daily test plans, data architecture guidance etc.Provide weekly status reports to the client leadership team, internal stakeholders on database activities w.r.t. progress, updates, status, and next stepsLeverage technology to develop Service Improvement Plan (SIP) through automation and other initiatives for higher efficiency and effectiveness
Team ManagementResourcingForecast talent requirements as per the current and future business needsHire adequate and right resources for the teamTrain direct reportees to make right recruitment and selection decisions
Talent ManagementEnsure 100% compliance to Wipro’s standards of adequate onboarding and training for team members to enhance capability & effectivenessBuild an internal talent pool of HiPos and ensure their career progression within the organizationPromote diversity in leadership positions Performance ManagementSet goals for direct reportees, conduct timely performance reviews and appraisals, and give constructive feedback to direct reports.Ensure that organizational programs like Performance Nxt are well understood and that the team is taking the opportunities presented by such programs to their and their levels belowEmployee Satisfaction and EngagementLead and drive engagement initiatives for the teamTrack team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the teamProactively challenge the team with larger and enriching projects/ initiatives for the organization or teamExercise employee recognition and appreciation
Stakeholder Interaction
Stakeholder Type
Stakeholder Identification
Purpose of Interaction
Internal
Technology Solutions Group, BU Teams, Different Infrastructure teams
Understanding requirements, planning and status updates, maintenance and back up, issue resolution etc.
IRMC, QA
Guidance on risk mitigation and quality standards
External
Clients
Understanding requirements, planning and status updates, maintenance and back up, issue resolution etc.
Vendors/ Manufacturers
Development and deployment of platforms, applications, databases etc.
Display
Lists the competencies required to perform this role effectively: Functional Competencies/ SkillTechnical Knowledge - Knowledge of own tower (platform, application, database etc) - ExpertDomain Knowledge - Understanding of IT industry and its trends - Competent to Expert
Competency Levels
Foundation
Knowledgeable about the competency requirements. Demonstrates (in parts) frequently with minimal support and guidance.
Competent
Consistently demonstrates the full range of the competency without guidance. Extends the competency to difficult and unknown situations as well.
Expert
Applies the competency in all situations and is serves as a guide to others as well.
Master
Coaches others and builds organizational capability in the competency area. Serves as a key resource for that competency and is recognised within the entire organization.
Behavioral CompetenciesManaging ComplexityClient centricityExecution ExcellencePassion for ResultsTeam ManagementStakeholder Management
Deliver
No.
Performance Parameter
Measure
Operations of the tower
SLA adherence
Knowledge management
CSAT/ Customer Experience
Identification of risk issues and mitigation plans
Knowledge management
New projects
Timely delivery
Avoid unauthorised changes
No formal escalations
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