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<p><em> <br><br></em></p><p><strong><em>Role Purpose<br><br></em></strong></p><p><em>The purpose of this role is to provide significant technicalexpertise in architecture planning and design of the concerned tower(platform, database, middleware, backup etc) as well as managing itsday-to-day operations <br><br></em></p><p><strong><em>Do<br><br></em></strong></p><ol><li><strong>Provide adequate support in architecture planning, migration&amp; installation for new projects in own tower (platform/dbase/middleware/ backup)</strong><ol><li><em>Lead the structural/ architectural design of a platform/middleware/ database/ back up etc. according to various systemrequirements </em><em>to ensure a highly scalable and extensiblesolution</em></li><li><em>Conduct technology capacity planning by reviewing the currentand future requirements</em></li><li><em>Utilize and leverage the new features of all underlyingtechnologies to ensure smooth functioning of the installed databases andapplications/ platforms, as applicable</em></li><li><em>Strategize &amp; implement disaster recovery plans and createand implement backup and recovery plans</em></li></ol></li><li><strong>Manage the day-to-day operations of the tower</strong><ol><li><em>Manage day-to-day operations by troubleshooting any issues,conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and developing fixes to avoidsimilar issues. </em></li><li><em>Plan for and manage upgradations, migration, maintenance,backup, installation and configuration functions for own tower</em></li><li><em>Review the technical performance of own tower and deploy ways toimprove efficiency, fine tune performance and reduce performancechallenges</em></li><li><em>Develop shift roster for the team to ensure no disruption in thetower</em></li><li><em>Create and update SOPs, Data Responsibility Matrices, operationsmanuals, daily test plans, data architecture guidance etc.</em></li><li><em>Provide weekly status reports to the client leadership team,internal stakeholders on database activities w.r.t. progress, updates,status, and next steps</em></li><li><em>Leverage technology to develop Service Improvement Plan (SIP)through automation and other initiatives for higher efficiency andeffectiveness</em></li></ol></li></ol><p><em> <br><br></em></p><ol><li><strong>Team Management</strong><ol><li><em>Resourcing</em><ol><li>Forecast talent requirements as per the current and future businessneeds</li><li>Hire adequate and right resources for the team</li></ol></li></ol></li></ol><ul><li>Train direct reportees to make right recruitment and selectiondecisions</li></ul><ol><li><em>Talent Management</em><ol><li>Ensure 100% compliance to Wipro’s standards of adequateonboarding and training for team members to enhance capability &amp;effectiveness</li><li>Build an internal talent pool of HiPos and ensure their careerprogression within the organization</li></ol></li></ol><ul><li>Promote diversity in leadership positions</li></ul><ol><li><em>Performance Management</em><ol><li>Set goals for direct reportees, conduct timely performance reviewsand appraisals, and give constructive feedback to direct reports.</li><li>Ensure that organizational programs like Performance Nxt are wellunderstood and that the team is taking the opportunities presented bysuch programs to their and their levels below</li></ol></li><li><em>Employee Satisfaction and Engagement</em><ol><li>Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team</li><li>Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to buildengagement within the team</li></ol></li></ol><ul><li>Proactively challenge the team with larger and enriching projects/initiatives for the organization or team</li></ul><ol><li>Exercise employee recognition and appreciation</li></ol><p><strong><em> <br><br></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Stakeholder Interaction<br><br></em></strong></p><p><em> <br><br></em></p><p><strong><em>Stakeholder Type<br><br></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Stakeholder Identification<br><br></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Purpose of Interaction<br><br></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Internal<br><br></em></strong></p><p><em>Technology Solutions Group, BU Teams, Different Infrastructureteams<br><br></em></p><p><em>Understanding requirements, planning and status updates,maintenance and back up, issue resolution etc.  <br><br></em></p><p><em>IRMC, QA<br><br></em></p><p><em>Guidance on risk mitigation and quality standards<br><br></em></p><p><strong><em>External<br><br></em></strong></p><p><em>Clients<br><br></em></p><p><em>Understanding requirements, planning and status updates,maintenance and back up, issue resolution etc.  <br><br></em></p><p><em>Vendors/ Manufacturers<br><br></em></p><p><em>Development and deployment of platforms, applications, databasesetc. <br><br></em></p><p><strong><em> <br><br></em></strong></p><p><strong><em> <br><br></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Display<br><br></em></strong></p><p><em> <br><br></em></p><p><em>Lists the competencies required to perform this role effectively:<br><br></em></p><ul><li><strong><em>Functional Competencies/ Skill</em></strong><ul><li><em>Technical Knowledge – Knowledge of own tower (platform,application, database etc) -<strong> Expert</strong></em></li><li><em>Domain Knowledge – Understanding of IT industry and itstrends – <strong>Competent to Expert</strong></em></li></ul></li></ul><p><em> <br><br></em></p><p><strong><em>Competency Levels<br><br></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Foundation<br><br></em></strong></p><p><em>Knowledgeable about the competency requirements. Demonstrates (inparts) frequently with minimal support and guidance.<br><br></em></p><p><strong><em>Competent<br><br></em></strong></p><p><em>Consistently demonstrates the full range of the competencywithout guidance. Extends the competency to difficult and unknownsituations as well.<br><br></em></p><p><strong><em>Expert<br><br></em></strong></p><p><em>Applies the competency in all situations and is serves as a guideto others as well.<br><br></em></p><p><strong><em>Master<br><br></em></strong></p><p><em>Coaches others and builds organizational capability in thecompetency area. Serves as a key resource for that competency and isrecognised within the entire organization.<br><br></em></p><p><strong><em> <br><br></em></strong></p><ul><li><strong><em>Behavioral Competencies</em></strong><ul><li><em>Managing Complexity</em></li><li><em>Client centricity</em></li><li><em>Execution Excellence</em></li><li><em>Passion for Results</em></li><li><em>Team Management</em></li><li><em>Stakeholder Management</em></li></ul></li></ul><p><em> <br><br></em></p><p><strong><em>Deliver<br><br></em></strong></p><p><em> <br><br></em></p><p><strong><em>No.<br><br></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Performance Parameter<br><br></em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Measure<br><br></em></strong></p><p><em>1.<br><br></em></p><p><em>Operations of the tower<br><br></em></p><p><em>SLA adherence<br><br></em></p><p><em>Knowledge management<br><br></em></p><p><em>CSAT/ Customer Experience<br><br></em></p><p><em>Identification of risk issues and mitigation plans<br><br></em></p><p><em>Knowledge management<br><br></em></p><p><em>2.<br><br></em></p><p><em>New projects<br><br></em></p><p><em>Timely delivery<br><br></em></p><p><em>Avoid unauthorised changes <br><br></em></p><p><em>No formal escalations<br><br></em></p><p><em> <br><br></em></p>