Lead Principal Data Center Facilities Development Manager

Oracle • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Oracle is seeking an experienced End-to-End Data Center Technical Program Manager to lead hyperscale data center capacity-delivery programs from early site selection through customer handover and production go-live. The role owns the integrated delivery path that converts a site into live, available compute and GPU capacity for end customers. It coordinates internal teams, colocation providers, utilities, contractors, and technology partners across site due diligence, design, construction, commissioning, white-space fit-out, network deployment, server readiness, and operational handover. The position requires technical fluency in critical electrical infrastructure, low-voltage systems, structured cabling, and networking dependencies in hyperscale data center environments.

The role provides centralized PMO support and subject matter expertise across construction operations. It supports planning and execution, integrated schedules and budgets, quality assurance, project integration, commissioning, operational readiness, risk management, stakeholder and vendor relationships, design coordination, and continuous improvement. It also coordinates work across multiple projects and functional areas, helps resolve moderately complex issues, mentors junior team members, and contributes to candidate interviews and hiring recommendations.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing end-to-end hyperscale data center programs that deliver compute and GPU capacity.
• Strong technical fluency in critical electrical infrastructure, low-voltage systems, structured cabling, and networking within data center environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and external partners through site due diligence, design, construction, and commissioning.
• Experience delivering large-scale capacity on schedule and within budget, with measurable performance outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and program governance skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing relationships with colocation providers and utility partners.
• Background in cloud infrastructure projects that support high-performance workloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized PMO support and subject matter expertise to construction-operation teams to help deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Support development and maintenance of integrated project schedules, planning practices, dependencies, and milestones across multiple projects.
• Support development and oversight of project budgets, resource planning, cost management, and reporting.
• Create, review, and maintain program documentation, standards, guidance materials, technical reviews, and problem-solving papers.
• Develop and support consistent quality assurance processes aligned with project requirements, organizational standards, and industry practices.
• Coordinate and integrate planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operational-readiness activities across project teams and operational functions.
• Conduct project reviews and site engagements to assess schedule, coordination, and quality practices; identify gaps; and share recommendations.
• Provide guidance for project startup, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Work with site teams and functional stakeholders to evaluate delivery risks across projects and initiatives.
• Identify gaps in risk identification and mitigation practices and develop guidance, tools, and tailored solutions.
• Support mitigation strategies for significant project and operational risks and share lessons learned and effective practices.
• Connect internal teams and third-party providers, facilitate communication, provide subject matter guidance, and support issue resolution.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and identify opportunities for alignment and process improvement.
• Provide expertise for vendor evaluation, scope development, contract reviews, and performance management.
• Collaborate with design, construction, and operational teams to support consistent application of approved requirements and standards and address technical and coordination issues.
• Consolidate feedback from project teams and colocation provider evaluations to improve standards and processes.
• Share expertise across power, cooling, networking, structured cabling, and related operational areas.
• Coordinate moderately complex tasks and monitor timelines and deliverables for projects or initiatives; delegate, prioritize, and adjust work across projects and functional areas as needed.
• Collaborate across the organization, align expectations, share expertise, and develop practical guidance and solutions while seeking and respecting diverse perspectives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with third-party providers and resolve routine issues independently.
• Select, negotiate, and manage contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring compliance and performance.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure construction activities align with approved plans and specifications and address routine design issues independently.
• Provide colocation provider evaluation input and identify process enhancements.
• Support cross-functional installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Analyze data and information to identify solutions to moderately complex issues; escalate unresolved or critical issues with assessments and potential solutions, and document problem-solving strategies.
• Pursue learning and feedback, stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, and coach and mentor junior team members.
• Recommend and collaborate on process improvements, assess their impact on stakeholders, and solicit feedback on alternative approaches.
• Participate in candidate interviews, assess candidates, and provide hiring recommendations.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits supporting employees with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options.
• Volunteer programs that encourage employees to give back to their communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed