Director, Data Center Low Voltage

Oracle•Palo Alto, CA

3d•$146,300 - $306,400

About The Position

The Director, Data Center Low Voltage manages teams responsible for deploying physical plant cabling systems and implementing infrastructure for Oracle data centers. The role provides guidance on structured cabling solutions for new builds and expansions, develops global cabling and infrastructure standards, and promotes sustainable, repeatable improvements to data center operations. It also oversees complex project planning and execution, facilitates collaboration with Program Management teams, and leads vendor engagement to deliver infrastructure build-outs on time and in alignment with business needs. The position provides organizational leadership across planning and execution, cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, continuous learning and improvement, and performance and development. It coaches teams, aligns resources and priorities with strategic objectives, develops employees’ expertise, and collaborates with HR on talent strategy, hiring, and promotion processes.

Responsibilities

Guide the implementation and evaluation of structured cabling solutions for new data center builds and expansions.
Manage deployment of physical plant cabling systems.
Develop global data center cabling and infrastructure standards and ensure teams follow them.
Coach teams in troubleshooting complex cabling connectivity issues, including issues involving patch panels and patch cords.
Align teams on infrastructure implementation strategy for Oracle data centers.
Review and guide development of sustainable, repeatable solutions that continuously improve data centers.
Identify infrastructure challenges proactively and implement solutions that improve efficiency and reliability.
Review project scope, Bills of Materials, available resources, roadmaps, and business needs to guide project planning.
Coach teams to prioritize customer experience in project planning and delivery.
Collaborate with Program Management teams to ensure project deliverables are completed on time.
Lead vendor business reviews, report project updates, and document vendor progress and roadblocks.
Review cabling and data center infrastructure build-standard documentation.
Mentor teams in engaging vendors to deliver data center infrastructure build-outs.
Promote relationships and alignment among internal and external project stakeholders.
Oversee multiple teams managing complex projects or initiatives, including timelines, deliverables, and budgets when applicable.
Delegate work, set priorities, align work with business needs, and coach teams on adjusting resources or timelines as circumstances change.
Lead cross-functional collaboration and partnerships with business leaders, stakeholders, and customers; promote transparency and incorporate diverse perspectives.
Provide oversight and coaching on complex operational and technical problems, including root-cause analysis and prevention of recurring issues.
Pursue strategic learning opportunities and create opportunities for team members and leaders to develop expertise and innovative skills.
Identify organizational skill gaps, promote knowledge sharing, and evaluate the effectiveness of learning strategies.
Empower teams to develop and implement process improvements, gain buy-in, seek feedback, and prioritize improvement initiatives in line with strategic direction and return on investment.
Drive team performance through feedback and coaching, promote consistent talent-development practices, align individual development goals with organizational initiatives, and collaborate with HR on talent strategy, hiring, and promotions.