Principal Technical Program Manager, Data Centers

Oracle•Kansas City, KS

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. The successful candidate 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 role calls for technical fluency in critical electrical infrastructure, low-voltage systems, structured cabling, and networking dependencies within hyperscale data center environments. The position manages construction delivery, schedules, budgets, quality assurance, risk, stakeholder and vendor relationships, design coordination, and system installation. It also includes cross-organizational collaboration, problem solving, process improvement, ongoing learning, coaching junior team members, and participation in candidate interviews. The stated U.S. hiring range is $102,300 to $209,500 per annum; the role may be eligible for bonus and equity.

Requirements

Experience leading end-to-end data center capacity-delivery programs from site selection through customer handover and production go-live.
Technical fluency in critical electrical infrastructure, low-voltage systems, structured cabling, and networking dependencies in hyperscale data center environments.
Ability to coordinate internal teams, colocation providers, utilities, contractors, and technology partners across due diligence, design, construction, commissioning, fit-out, networking, server readiness, and handover.
Ability to manage construction project schedules, budgets, milestones, and resources across multiple projects.
Ability to oversee quality assurance, commissioning, risk mitigation, vendor and contract management, and design coordination.

Responsibilities

Lead construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and coordinate milestone delivery across multiple projects.
Create and manage project budgets and optimize resource allocation.
Create, review, and maintain design review, commissioning, and problem-solving documentation, ensuring standards and document suitability are upheld.
Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure construction meets design specifications and industry standards.
Coordinate and integrate tenant fit-out projects across design, construction, and commissioning phases.
Conduct site walks to monitor schedule, coordination, and quality throughout projects.
Lead startup and commissioning for major data center projects and ensure systems operate to design specifications.
Evaluate timely-delivery risk profiles across multiple projects, identify gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and develop tailored solutions.
Develop and implement mitigation strategies for major construction project risks.
Serve as the primary contact between the company and colocation providers, communicate effectively, and resolve routine issues independently.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and identify process improvement opportunities.
Select, negotiate, and manage contracts with vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring compliance and performance.
Coordinate with design teams so construction aligns with approved plans and specifications, and address routine design issues independently.
Provide colocation provider evaluation input and identify opportunities for process enhancement.
Oversee installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems in accordance with quality standards.
Coordinate moderately complex tasks and monitor timelines and deliverables for moderately sized projects or initiatives.
Delegate, monitor, and prioritize work across multiple projects, provide technical oversight, and adjust plans as resources or timelines change.
Collaborate across the organization to align expectations and achieve shared objectives, taking stakeholder and customer needs into account.
Seek and listen to diverse perspectives and support an inclusive environment where others feel heard and respected.
Analyze information to identify solutions to moderately complex issues, escalate unresolved or critical issues with an assessment and proposed solutions, and document problem-solving strategies.
Pursue learning opportunities, stay current with industry trends and best practices, and use feedback and training to improve skills.
Coach and mentor junior team members and foster learning and knowledge sharing.
Recommend and collaborate on process, protocol, and workflow improvements, evaluate their impact, and solicit feedback on alternative approaches.
Participate in candidate interviews, assess candidates, and provide hiring recommendations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
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, including flexible vacation for eligible salaried non-overtime positions or accrued vacation for other eligible employees
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshed annually, with unused balance carrying over up to a 112-hour cap
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal benefits
Voluntary auto, homeowner, and pet insurance
May be eligible for bonus and equity