{"tool":"get_job","result":{"requisitionId":"506184_external_USA-NC-Salisbury","client":"Ahold Delhaize USA - PROD","title":"Manager III - Database Engineering","description":"<b>Category/Area of Expertise:</b> IT & Technology<br><b>Job Requisition:</b> 506184<br> <b>Address: </b>USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive <br><b>Store Code: </b>Infrastructure - Hosting (5118688) <br><br>Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.<br><br><strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Primary Purpose</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span></strong><br><br><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The Manager III - Database Engineering is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, engineering maturity, security compliance, and service delivery of the enterprise database platforms supporting Ahold Delhaize USA. This role provides leadership for all database technologies including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud-based database services while ensuring availability, recoverability, security, lifecycle compliance, and operational excellence across the Database Services domain. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br><br><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The Manager leads internal associates, managed service providers, contractors, and vendor partners to deliver database services aligned to business objectives, regulatory requirements, NIST/CIS security standards, disaster recovery objectives, and enterprise modernization initiatives. This leader is accountable for database engineering strategy, platform governance, service quality, lifecycle management, automation adoption, financial stewardship, and continuous service improvement. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br><br><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations are Salisbury, NC; Chicago, IL; Quincy, MA.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> </span><br><br><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> </span><br><br><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335557856\":16777215}\"> </span><br><br><strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Primary Responsibilities</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span></strong><br><br><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Leadership and Team Management</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br><br><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Lead the Database Engineering organization supporting all enterprise database platforms and services.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management for database engineering personnel.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Establish organizational priorities, objectives, service metrics, and strategic roadmaps for the Database Services domain.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, knowledge management, documentation, and continuous improvement.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Eliminate key-person dependencies through cross-training, documentation, and succession planning. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><br><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Database Platform Strategy and Engineering</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br><br><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Own the enterprise database technology roadmap and long-term engineering strategy.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Establish engineering standards, architecture guidelines, lifecycle policies, and operational practices for database platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Solution Delivery teams to ensure new solutions align with database standards and enterprise architecture principles.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Lead modernization efforts involving cloud database services, automation, infrastructure-as-code, database standardization, and platform optimization.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Drive technology currency initiatives, including lifecycle upgrades and elimination of unsupported platforms. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><br><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Service Delivery and Operations</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br><br><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintain operational responsibility for Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Azure database services.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure database availability, performance, recoverability, resiliency, and operational support meet business requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><br><br><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Direct support for major incidents, problem management investigations, root cause analysis activities, and corrective action programs.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Oversee disaster recovery readiness, backup validation, restoration testing, and business continuity planning.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Establish and monitor service-level objectives and key operational performance indicators. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><br><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Security, Risk, and Compliance</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br><br><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Lead implementation of NIST, CIS, audit, and cybersecurity requirements within the Database Services domain.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure vulnerability remediation, patch currency, access management, encryption, and audit controls are effectively implemented.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Own remediation activities related to internal audits, external audits, governance reviews, and security assessments.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintain compliance reporting and technical risk management processes.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Approve or escalate security exceptions and compensating controls as required. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><br><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Vendor and Managed Service Provider Governance</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br><br><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Serve as the business owner for database-related managed service providers and technology vendors.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Establish performance expectations, service metrics, and operational governance processes.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Conduct regular service reviews, operational reviews, and continuous improvement activities with service providers.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure third-party partners satisfy contractual obligations related to service delivery, documentation, operational procedures, and engineering standards.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Participate in contract, licensing, and sourcing discussions impacting database technologies. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><br><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Financial and Portfolio Management</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br><br><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop and manage database-related operational and project budgets.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Oversee software licensing, vendor renewals, support agreements, and financial planning activities.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Prioritize investments that improve reliability, security, automation, compliance, and platform modernization.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Support enterprise project portfolio planning and execution for infrastructure and application initiatives requiring database services. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><br><br><strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Required Qualifications</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span></strong><br><br><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">10+ years of progressive experience supporting enterprise database technologies.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">5+ years of leadership experience managing database engineering, infrastructure engineering, or enterprise technology teams.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Advanced expertise with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud database technologies.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Experience managing highly available, business-critical database environments operating 24x7.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Experience supporting large enterprise, retail, distribution, supply chain, manufacturing, or comparable environments.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Experience leading managed service providers and offshore delivery organizations.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Strong knowledge of ITIL, Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Disaster Recovery, and Service Delivery frameworks.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, audit, compliance, NIST, and CIS standards.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Demonstrated success leading modernization, automation, cloud migration, and infrastructure transformation initiatives. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><br><strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Preferred Qualifications</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span></strong><br><br><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, AWS, ITIL, CISSP, PMP, or similar industry certifications.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Experience supporting Rubrik, Datadog, SolarWinds, Rapid7, Microsoft Defender, and enterprise observability solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Experience managing enterprise database licensing and vendor relationships.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><ul><li><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Experience leading infrastructure modernization and cloud transformation programs. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":2,\"335559740\":300}\"> </span><br></li></ul><br><br><strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range:</span></strong><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">$120,960 - $181,440</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559731\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span><br><br><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> </span><br><br><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">All ADUSA job offers take multiple factors into consideration including, but not limited to salary range, internal equity, a candidate's qualifications, geographic region, job-related knowledge and skills. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> </span><br><br><span xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">This position is eligible for an incentive bonus based on company performance as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> </span><br><br><span style=\"color: white;\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> #LI-CW1 #LI-Hybrid</span><br><br>At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.<br><br>Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.<br><br>Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.<br><br>We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.","department":"IT & Technology","departmentId":"669037b7dc60a8004b1930c7","employmentType":[{"value":"Full Time"}],"datePosted":"2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z","applyUrl":"https://aholddelhaizeapply.appvault.com/external/home?jobId=506184&company=Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC","attributes":[""],"recruiterAssigned":null,"address":[{"city":"Salisbury","state":"NC","country":"USA","zipCode":"","address1":"2110 Executive Drive","location":{"type":"Point","coordinates":["",""]}}],"city":"Salisbury","state":"NC","zipCode":"","country":"USA","salaryMin":"NaN","salaryMax":"NaN","salRateType":null,"brandId":1037378,"createdAt":"2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-29T20:03:21.606Z"},"summary":"Job details for Manager III - Database Engineering"}