Director of Database Operations

The Cleantech Groupâ„¢, LLC

Job Description: Director of Database Operations

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

 

Interested in managing some of the leading databases in the fast-growing clean technology industry?  Then you should consider joining the research team at The Cleantech Group.  We are looking for a top-tier database professional that has significant experience in the management, development, user support, and operations of a portfolio of financial and industry database products.

 

Position Description:

The Director of Database Operations will be responsible for managing multiple databases in the cleantech sector.  He/she will be responsible for:

  Ensuring the accuracy of the data, and the maintenance and development of the existing databases covering cleantech companies and venture capital investments; Managing the complex flows of data entered from a variety of sources and ensuring the quality and integrity of the databases; Launch new database products, including products currently in development, as well as new products tbd; Designing and refining the user interfaces for entering the data; Refining the database taxonomy as necessary; Developing programs and guidelines for cleaning and validating the existing data; Manage relationships with service providers, programmers, and data partners; Manage querying and reporting functions, and supporting the staff in developing and implementing queries, and providing a set of recurring reports for internal and external consumption; Reviewing and recommending improvements to current processes; Facilitate staff understanding of procedures and protocols for data use between systems, including training; and Manage a team of 3 data specialists, including daily supervision and training.

 

Requirements: Minimum 5 years work experience in database management and/or administration in a business environment.  Minimum 2 years of relevant management/supervisory experience. Strong quantitative thinking, analytical and project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Exceptional attention to detail. Ability to create, manage and document processes and procedures. Ability to work with Engineering and IT, and business staff.

 

If you feel that your skills, experience and passion are a good fit for our needs, please submit: current CV cover letter a list and description of database products that you have managed

 

to researchpositions@cleantech.com .

 

About The Cleantech Groupâ„¢

The Cleantech Group™ companies are the founders of the cleantech investment category and bring investors,executives, thought leaders, policy makers, and entrepreneurs together to facilitate the growth of cleantech globally through five business units; the Cleantech Network™, Cleantech Advisors™, Cleantech Indices™, Cleantech Search™, Cleantech China™ and Cleantech India™. Since introducing cleantech as a viable investment thesis in 2002, the efforts of the Cleantech Group™ companies have spawned a new investment class with an annual growth rate exceeding 50%.  Please visit us at www.cleantech.com.