APPLICATION AND DATABASE MANAGER @ DELON
A leading insurance company in Lagos is seeking a highly skilled Application and Database Manager to lead their technical operations. The role involves analyzing complex business requirements, implementing enterprise-level ERP solutions, and overseeing the management of critical databases. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full lifecycle of database management, including development, testing, and maintenance, ensuring that data retrieval is efficient and secure for all users across the organization. Annual gross salary is between N13M - N14M.
Beyond database administration, the manager will collaborate closely with stakeholders and end-users to gather requirements and recommend improvements for system functionality. This position requires a strategic thinker who can provide 1st and 2nd-level application support, manage incidents, and ensure high availability of business applications. The manager will also define and document standard operating procedures and training materials, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence within the IT department.
Beyond database administration, the manager will collaborate closely with stakeholders and end-users to gather requirements and recommend improvements for system functionality. This position requires a strategic thinker who can provide 1st and 2nd-level application support, manage incidents, and ensure high availability of business applications. The manager will also define and document standard operating procedures and training materials, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence within the IT department.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of professional experience in ERP implementation and business analysis.
Extensive experience in application support and data management within the insurance or financial sector.
Proven expertise in administering MS SQL and other enterprise banking databases.
Strong proficiency in data analysis tools including Excel, Tableau, and Power BI.
Hands-on experience with business process modeling tools like BPMN and Visio.
Practical knowledge of ERP systems such as Turnquest, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Ability to design solutions involving system configurations, custom development, and process changes.
Skilled in developing and executing comprehensive test plans to ensure data security and integrity.
Experience in providing 1st and 2nd level application support and managing incident resolution.