Principal Program Manager

Oracle•Nashville, TN

1d•$91,000 - $209,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Program Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, strategic programs supporting company products, services, or platforms. The role oversees cross-functional teams delivering new and existing products, aligning work with business objectives, technical strategy, and customer needs. It develops and manages program plans, schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and budgets from initiation through delivery. The position coordinates activities across engineering, product management, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver programs on schedule, within budget, and in line with organizational priorities. It proactively mitigates risks, resolves complex issues, and communicates status to executive leadership. The role also provides technical and program leadership for product, service, and process development; drives improvements to efficiency, scalability, and business impact; and mentors program managers and project teams. This in-office role manages complex, cross-organizational programs affecting both product and business. It partners with teams across OCI and requires an action-oriented leader who can drive results at scale, align stakeholders around shared goals, and operate effectively in a complex, agile environment.

Requirements

10 or more years of project management, product design, or related experience.
8 or more years of experience developing and implementing strategy and executing large, cross-cutting programs.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically.
Technology background that enables understanding of cloud architecture complexities.
Maturity, sound judgment, negotiation and influence skills, analytical skills, and leadership skills.
Ability to work with senior leaders across Oracle, from engineering to business, to drive results for core business initiatives.
Ability to work in ambiguous situations and work with a team to investigate problems and create solutions.
Knowledge of Data Center GPU architecture and operations.
Familiarity with and knowledge of AI workloads and software stacks.
Experience in a customer-facing role at a technology company.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI and HPC end customers.

Responsibilities

Manage planning, execution, and delivery of complex strategic programs supporting products, services, or platforms.
Lead cross-functional and departmental teams delivering new and existing products.
Develop and manage program plans, schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and budgets.
Coordinate activities across engineering, product management, operations, and business stakeholders to achieve program objectives.
Identify and mitigate risks, resolve complex issues, and communicate program status to executive leadership.
Provide leadership and technical expertise in developing products, services, and processes.
Recommend and drive improvements to products, services, and operational processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and business impact.
Mentor program managers and project teams, providing guidance, technical support, and direction.
Manage complex cross-organizational and cross-functional programs that affect product and business.
Partner with OCI teams to align stakeholders and drive programs to completion.