100% Remote - DataStage Admin (Program Manager)
Tansheer Aalam
Job Title: DataStage Admin (Program Manager)
Location: Remote (USA)
Duration: Long Term contract
Experience Required: 13+ Years
Mode of Interview: Video Interview
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced IBM InfoSphere DataStage Administrator with strong Program Management experience to lead large-scale enterprise data integration initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in DataStage Administration, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Production Support, Governance, and Stakeholder Management.
This role will oversee complex data integration programs supporting critical business functions, including Finance and Accounting, while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise DataStage programs.
- Administer and support IBM InfoSphere DataStage environments, including installation, configuration, upgrades, user management, and performance tuning.
- Manage project scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and resource allocation across multiple DataStage initiatives.
- Coordinate with Infrastructure, Application, Database, and Data Engineering teams to ensure platform stability and operational excellence.
- Drive standardization of DataStage jobs, scheduling processes, operational procedures, and support practices.
- Monitor DataStage performance, capacity utilization, system health, and data quality metrics.
- Lead incident management, problem management, change management, and production support activities.
- Collaborate with Security, Compliance, and Audit teams to ensure adherence to enterprise governance policies and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with Finance and Accounting stakeholders to support reporting, reconciliation, and financial data integration requirements.
- Manage stakeholder communications, governance reviews, executive reporting, and steering committee updates.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, licensing, vendor management, and resource planning activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, optimization, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain documentation, knowledge transfer materials, and operational runbooks.
Technical Skills
- IBM InfoSphere DataStage Administration
- DataStage Installation & Configuration
- User Management & Security Administration
- Job Scheduling & Monitoring
- Performance Tuning & Optimization
- Data Integration & ETL
- Data Warehousing
- Production Support
- Capacity Planning
- Incident & Problem Management
- Change Management
- Data Governance & Data Quality
Program Management Skills
- Program & Project Management
- Risk & Dependency Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Budgeting & Resource Planning
- Governance & Executive Reporting
- Vendor Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Preferred Domain Experience
Candidates with experience supporting the following business areas are highly preferred:
- Finance & Accounting
- General Ledger (GL)
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Financial Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Enterprise Data Warehousing
Required Qualifications
- 13+ years of overall IT experience.
- Extensive hands-on experience with IBM InfoSphere DataStage Administration.
- Proven experience managing enterprise-scale Data Integration and Data Warehousing programs.
- Strong understanding of DataStage architecture, upgrades, migrations, and performance optimization.
- Experience supporting production environments with strict SLA requirements.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working in large enterprise environments with distributed teams.
Preferred Certifications
- IBM Certified Solution Developer – InfoSphere DataStage
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PgMP or equivalent Program Management Certification