Lead Principal Data Center Facilities Development Manager

Oracle•United States,

6d•$126,200 - $264,100

About The Position

Provides strategic oversight and leadership for the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. The role oversees project schedules, budgets, documentation, quality control, tenant fit-out integration, site walks, startup, and commissioning for major data center projects. The position evaluates and mitigates risks across a portfolio of projects; serves as the primary point of contact for colocation providers; develops strategic stakeholder relationships; and oversees vendor, contractor, and supplier selection, negotiations, contracts, and performance. It coordinates construction with approved designs and oversees installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems. As a senior subject-matter and organizational leader, this role guides complex problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and talent development. Oracle describes its mission as bringing together data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise, with AI embedded in its products and services, to help customers and support innovation.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight and leadership for data center construction projects delivered by colocation providers, ensuring timely, on-budget, high-quality completion.
Develop, maintain, and provide executive oversight for comprehensive project schedules and coordinate with colocation providers on project milestones.
Lead the creation, management, and optimization of project budgets and promote efficient, cost-effective use of resources.
Oversee creation, review, management, and delivery of documentation, including design review, commissioning, and problem-solving papers.
Direct quality-control processes to ensure construction meets design specifications and industry standards.
Lead coordination and integration of tenant fit-out projects across design, construction, and commissioning.
Conduct strategic site walks to monitor schedule adherence, coordination, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide executive oversight and strategic leadership during startup and commissioning of major data center projects, ensuring systems are operational and meet design specifications.
Evaluate timely-delivery risk profiles across a portfolio of projects; identify gaps in risk identification and mitigation; and lead initiatives and mitigation strategies to address project risks.
Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between the company and colocation providers, addressing strategic issues and escalated or high-risk matters.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support organizational initiatives and goals.
Oversee selection, negotiation, and management of external vendor, contractor, and supplier contracts, ensuring compliance and performance.
Direct collaboration with design teams to ensure construction aligns with approved plans and specifications and address strategic design issues.
Provide input on colocation provider evaluations and continuous improvement.
Oversee installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems, ensuring quality standards and resolving significant installation challenges.
Manage and direct timelines, deliverables, and budgets for critical, high-impact projects; anticipate resource or timeline changes as business priorities shift.
Influence cross-functional leaders and external stakeholders to align on strategic objectives, foster partnerships, and incorporate diverse perspectives.
Lead advanced problem-solving and escalation efforts, guide data-driven approaches to complex issues, identify root causes, and implement preventive solutions.
Apply deep industry expertise, monitor emerging trends and standards, share knowledge, and promote professional development and learning across teams.
Develop and implement process, protocol, and workflow improvements; evaluate their effectiveness and design metrics to measure success.
Serve as a subject-matter expert on talent needs and strategy; contribute expertise to interviewing, candidate assessment, hiring decisions, and talent development.