Principal Technical Program Manager - OCI

Oracle•Seattle, WA

About The Position

We are seeking an exceptionally talented and strategic Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join a high-impact team focused on revolutionizing datacenter software, automation, and global capacity delivery at 10X scale. As a Principal TPM within the OCI Datacenter Software & Automation team, your role is to move beyond project execution to define and drive the strategic direction for mission-critical cloud infrastructure programs. You will be embedded with engineering teams, leading the delivery of large-scale, complex programs that transform how OCI designs and launches new cloud regions globally. This function requires a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership influence. Amidst complexity and chaos, you will establish structure and cadence, communicate progress, dependencies, and risks up to VP and SVP leaders, and embody end-to-end ownership to ensure accountability across all contributing teams.

Requirements

Extensive experience in a Technical Program Management role, preferably within the cloud computing, hyperscale infrastructure, or enterprise software development industries.
Expert-level strategic thinking and a proven track record of aligning large-scale engineering efforts directly with product and business strategies.
Strong technical background with a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), cloud technologies (e.g., distributed systems), and complex engineering processes.
Must be able to deep-dive into technical discussions with Architects and Engineering Leads.
Proficiency in leveraging data tools (e.g., SQL, Python) and program management platforms (Jira/Confluence scripting) to automate workflows, build program-level dashboards, and enforce accountability across domains.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to build consensus and drive organizational alignment.
Proven ability to own and drive end-to-end technical program delivery, including building prioritized roadmap, resource planning, and proactive risk mitigation in ambiguous, high-stakes environments.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt swiftly to changing business priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) or large-scale automation systems for cloud infrastructure.
BS or MS in a technical or quantitative field such as Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, Computer Science or equivalent degree

Responsibilities

Define, champion, and execute the multi-year program roadmap by translating high-level strategic and operational requirements into prioritized initiatives, and establishing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to measure success and drive alignment.
Communicate program status, decisions, and priorities succinctly and effectively to executive leadership (VP/SVP level), driving alignment across diverse technical and business workstreams.
Define and implement measurable business process improvements, including establishing baseline Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and driving continuous organizational improvement.
Deep-dive into technical architecture, collaborate effectively with Software Architects and Engineering Leads, and leverage technical depth to drive implementation decisions.
Apply strong business acumen to assess enterprise risks, design actionable mitigation plans, and manage complex cross-organizational dependencies with clear, measurable outcomes.
Mentor and coach Technical Program Managers and drive organizational excellence in program execution and best practices across the organization.

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