Senior Manager, Database Administration – Prudential Bank Ghana

Job Description

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, security, availability, and performance of the Bank’s database infrastructure, with a primary focus on Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server technologies. The role ensures highly available, secure, and resilient database services supporting Core Banking and enterprise applications while driving database optimization, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define and execute the Bank’s database strategy, architecture, standards, and governance framework.
2. Provide leadership for all database platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and scalability.
3. Oversee the administration, optimization, and lifecycle management of all databases, including RAC, Data Guard, ASM, RMAN, and cloud-based environments.
4. Ensure robust backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities across the database landscape.
5. Drive database modernization, capacity planning, performance optimization, and technology refresh initiatives.
6. Serve as the Bank’s subject matter authority on database architecture, security, risk, and regulatory compliance.
7. Oversee database support for Core Banking, Digital Banking, Payments, Treasury, and other critical enterprise systems.
8. Establish and monitor service levels, operational metrics, and key performance indicators to drive service excellence.
9. Manage strategic relationships with Oracle and other technology partners to maximize value, performance, and compliance.
10. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing database administration team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
11. Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations on database risks, investments, and strategic initiatives.
12. Work with vendors and internal teams to test and validate application changes before deployment.
13. Ensure proper documentation of system changes, configurations, and release notes.
14. Analyze recurring issues, identify root causes, and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
15. Collaborate with IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business teams to resolve complex system issues
16. Stays up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices in database administration and implements them to improve database operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems or a related field. A master’s degree in a relevant field will be an advantage.
2. Minimum of ten (10) years’ progressive experience in Database Administration, including at least five (5) years in a senior leadership role.
3. Extensive enterprise-level experience managing Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database environments within highly regulated industries, preferably banking or financial services.
4. Deep expertise in Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server technologies, including RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, ASM, PL/SQL, performance tuning, and high-availability architectures.
5. Demonstrated experience supporting Core Banking platforms and other business-critical applications.
6. Strong understanding of database security, cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, risk management, and disaster recovery.
7. Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and other cloud database platforms will be an advantage.
8. Proven and successful experience in the execution of data analytics initiatives, leading to the development of useful insights and the improvement of a business’s performance and driving top-line growth.
9. Proven experience in conducting statistical analysis and building models with advanced scripting language.

Desired Certifications

1. Oracle 11g Certified Professional (OCP) or higher
2. Oracle 11g Certified Master (OCM) or higher
3. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certification
4. ITIL Foundation v3 or Higher

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to recruitment@prudentialbank.com.gh