Principal Data Center Facilities Development Manager

Oracle•Abilene, TX

About The Position

The Principal Data Center Facilities Development Manager serves as a senior leader responsible for the planning, design, development, and commissioning of state-of-the-art data center facilities. This role oversees complex projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory standards, and global best practices in safety, security, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end development of new data center facilities, from site selection through design, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
Manage multidisciplinary project teams—including internal staff, external consultants, and contractors—while developing project scopes, budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
Monitor performance to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget, all while maintaining high standards for quality and compliance.
Coordinate closely with cross-functional partners such as IT infrastructure, security, compliance, legal, and real estate teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Ensure data center facilities comply with applicable codes, regulations, industry standards, and corporate policies—particularly in safety, environmental impact, and data security.
Drive the integration of energy-efficient and sustainable practices into facility design and operations.
Develop and maintain risk management and contingency strategies.
Oversee vendor management and contract negotiations.
Manage procurement for facility-related services and equipment.
Mentor junior team members and providing project updates, detailed reports, and executive presentations

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance