Principal Technical Program Manager, Data Centers

Oracle•Kansas City, MO

2h•$102,300 - $209,500

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 requires strong technical fluency in critical electrical infrastructure, low-voltage systems, structured cabling, and networking dependencies within hyperscale data center environments. The position leads construction projects delivered by colocation providers, overseeing schedules, budgets, documentation, quality control, tenant fit-out integration, site walks, startup, and commissioning. It assesses and mitigates delivery risks, manages stakeholder and vendor relationships and contracts, coordinates design alignment, and oversees power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling installations. The role also involves coordinating multiple projects, resolving moderately complex problems, improving processes, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to candidate interviews and hiring recommendations. The stated U.S. hiring range is $102,300 to $209,500 per annum. The role may be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle's U.S. benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; commuter and parking benefits; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and sick leave; paid parental leave; adoption assistance; an employee stock purchase plan; financial planning and group legal benefits; and voluntary insurance benefits.

Requirements

Experienced in end-to-end data center technical program management and hyperscale data center capacity delivery.
Strong 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 data center delivery phases.
Ability to manage construction schedules, budgets, documentation, quality control, commissioning, and multiple project milestones.
Ability to evaluate project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Ability to manage vendor, contractor, supplier, and stakeholder relationships, including contract negotiation and compliance.
Ability to coordinate design and construction activities and resolve routine design and project issues.
Ability to analyze information, solve moderately complex problems, escalate critical issues, and document solutions.
Ability to collaborate across teams, prioritize and delegate work, and provide technical oversight.
Ability to mentor junior team members and participate in candidate interviews and assessments.

Responsibilities

Lead construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and coordinate with colocation providers to deliver milestones across multiple projects.
Create and manage project budgets and optimize resource allocation for cost-effective execution.
Create, review, and maintain design review, commissioning, and problem-solving documentation, ensuring standards and effective document management.
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 of major data center projects and ensure systems are operational and meet design specifications.
Evaluate project delivery risk profiles, 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 point of contact with colocation providers, facilitate communication, and independently resolve routine issues.
Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and identify process improvement opportunities.
Select, negotiate, and manage contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers; ensure compliance and performance.
Coordinate with design teams so construction aligns with approved plans and specifications, independently addressing routine design issues.
Provide colocation provider evaluation input and identify opportunities for process enhancements.
Oversee installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems in accordance with quality standards.
Coordinate moderately complex tasks, monitor timelines and deliverables, and delegate, prioritize, and provide technical oversight across multiple projects.
Collaborate across the organization to align expectations and deliver solutions that meet stakeholder and customer needs, while seeking and respecting diverse perspectives.
Analyze information to resolve moderately complex issues, escalate critical or unresolved matters with assessments and proposed solutions, and document problem-solving strategies.
Pursue learning and feedback, stay current with industry trends and best practices, and coach and mentor junior team members.
Recommend and collaborate on process improvements, evaluate their impact, and seek feedback on alternative approaches.
Participate in candidate interviews, assess candidates, and provide hiring recommendations.