Principal Program Manager - ProdDev

Oracle • Redwood City, CA

306d • $97,500 - $199,500

About The Position

Join a team of talented, motivated, and diverse people where you'll have the autonomy to do your best work in a dynamic and flexible environment. At Oracle, we value belonging, growth, and collaboration as we tackle some of the most exciting challenges in the technology space. As a high-level TPM within the Oracle Database Program Management Team, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of AI-driven databases, working on vector search, Applied AI, and streaming data to redefine how businesses and developers interact with data at scale.

Requirements

• 12 years of industry experience.
• 4 years of hands-on software development experience (MUST HAVE).
• 4 years of Technical Program Management experience (MUST HAVE).
• Proficiency in SQL and one or more programming languages such as C, Java, Python, or equivalent.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of AI and ML concepts, including: Vector search, similarity search algorithms, and embeddings.
• Generative AI models (LLMs, diffusion models, etc.).
• Experience with databases and distributed systems, including SQL, NoSQL, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Proven ability to drive large-scale programs in enterprise environments, working across engineering, research, and product teams.
• A meticulous eye for detail, ensuring that all technical aspects of the program are thoroughly considered and executed with precision.
• A demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically.
• Ability to synthesize disparate information effectively and quickly into clear recommendations, actions, and decisions.
• Experience with one or more project management tools, building and maintaining dashboards, and process engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in AI-driven product development or collaboration.
• Track record for driving programs across diverse set of teams in an enterprise-scale tech company.

Responsibilities

• Advance vector search and Generative AI at Oracle.
• Oversee initiatives to enhance vector search performance, query capabilities, scalability, and AI integration for use cases such as semantic search, recommendation engines, and NLP.
• Drive the end-to-end execution of complex AI-driven programs, collaborating across engineering, product, research, and cloud infrastructure teams.
• Define clear, structured roadmaps, breaking down complex AI and database programs into actionable milestones while ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Utilize effective project management methodologies to drive cross-functional teams across engineering, product, research, and customer success.
• Track everything—big and small—while maintaining schedules, managing resources, and ensuring progress aligns with strategic goals.
• Independently identify risks, proactively implement mitigation strategies, and drive data-driven decision-making to resolve bottlenecks.
• Provide clear, written, and verbal status updates to senior leadership, while maintaining open communication with all stakeholders to meet timelines and customer satisfaction.
• Actively partner with Database and Cloud teams to adopt and enhance appropriate processes, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure adherence to established best practices.
• Recommend process improvements and serve as an escalation point for project-related questions and issues, driving resolution effectively.
• Maintain thorough project documentation to ensure clarity, transparency, and alignment across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Adapt to changing or ambiguous situations and direct changes through appropriate review and approval mechanisms.

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.
• 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.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree