Sr. Manager, Database Engineering & Architecture

Position: Sr. Manager, Database Engineering & Architecture

Job Description:

Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 220,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2025 sales of $30.9 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. The company maintains 228 locations worldwide with over 85 countries served.

A Fortune 148 company with 21,500 employees worldwide, Arrow brings technology solutions to a breadth of markets, including telecommunications, information systems, transportation, medical, industrial, and consumer electronics. Arrow provides specialized services and expertise across the entire product lifecycle. Arrow does this by connecting customers to the right technology at the right place, time, and price. Arrow provides extraordinary value to customers and suppliers - the best technology companies in the world - and connects them through the company's industry-leading services.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving the DBA organization’s strategy globally for Databases (On-premise and Cloud), Operational Support, Automation, Performance, Data Management, and Database Security across Arrow
• Leading and growing the Database organization and partnering with internal business partners and security teams.
• Leads the consolidation and modernization of database architecture. Manages new project implementations for database deployment and data migration.
• Leads Database Design by collaborating closely across multiple Application and Infrastructure Teams within Arrow through implementation and maintenance, consolidation, project planning, audit/compliance, security, and budget governance with the intent to arrive at optimal business solutions within the constraints of time, cost and existing technology platforms.
• Provide leadership in Database Architecture with strong insights from Oracle Database technologies, SQL, SQL Server, MySQL, and other common databases
• Promotes the Database Administration disciplines through the development of effective standards and governance to maximize the re-use of application systems and shared services and reducing time and risks in project delivery.
• Direct, monitor and mentor on methodology, tools, templates, standards, policies, and procedures. Lead vendor management activities including selection, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
• Execute and set the example of appropriate project management oversight by overseeing multiple projects in assigned areas of discipline.
• Demonstrate expert technical proficiency by providing high level technical guidance to internal business and staff.
• Collaborate with multiple internal partners to establish strategic plans, meet critical objectives and identify & solve issues.

What We Are Looking For:

• +10 years of related experience in similar roles Data Architect/Manager, Database Manager.
• Proven experience in Oracle Database Administration, deep understanding of interconnects with Oracle Applications ERP, and Microsoft Database expertise expected.
• Incident management and Cyber threat experience
• Knowledge of technology platforms and interdependencies with hardware and software platforms used within the business
• Strong leadership skills as a change agent using influence and inspiration in addition to developing multi-disciplined work teams
• Ability to work across multiple levels of the organization from developers to senior leadership
• Ability to create white papers that clearly state the advantages and ROI for new technology investments
• Proven process improvement capabilities demonstrating the ability to proactively identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Strong customer-oriented approach and ability to influence others to achieve outstanding customer satisfaction
• Requires the ability to influence and manage across IT Groups and geographies working with many different ERP systems, vendors and consulting partners with various complexities.

The Skills That Will Help You Succeed Even More: (Optional):

• Demonstrated project management experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale projects from conception through implementation

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday required office days for Panorama Office Site; Monday and Friday work from home.

What’s In It for You:

At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities
• And more!

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Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.  

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EEO Statement:

Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)

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