Also referred to as:
VP of Database Development, VP of Database Planning
Requirements and Responsibilities
VP of Database Engineering plans and leads all database engineering activities within an organization. Provides leadership and oversight to the planning, designing, and developing of an organization's databases. Being a VP of Database Engineering ensures database performance is efficient in data retrieval and processing. Evaluates existing database design to determine necessary updates. Additionally, VP of Database Engineering collaborates with stakeholders to determine future organizational needs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The VP of Database Engineering manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a VP of Database Engineering typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function.
