Principal Technical Program Manager, Data Centers

Oracle•Chicago, IL

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 position 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. It requires technical fluency in critical electrical infrastructure, low-voltage systems, structured cabling, and networking dependencies in hyperscale data center environments. The role leads construction project planning and execution, including schedules, budgets, documentation, quality assurance, tenant fit-out integration, site walks, startup, and commissioning. It also manages project risks, stakeholder and vendor relationships, contracts, design coordination, and installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems. Core expectations include coordinating moderately complex work across projects, collaborating across teams, resolving and escalating issues, continuing to develop skills, mentoring junior team members, improving processes, and participating in candidate interviews. Oracle describes itself as a company offering AI and cloud solutions and states that it provides competitive benefits, including flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options, as well as employee volunteer programs. Oracle is an equal opportunity employer and provides a process for requesting disability-related accessibility assistance or accommodation.

Requirements

At least 11 years of construction project management experience; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and at least 7 years of experience; a master’s degree in one of these fields and at least 5 years; or a doctorate in one of these fields and at least 3 years.
Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing large-scale data center infrastructure buildouts.
Demonstrated experience in installation, maintenance, and upgrades of data center physical equipment.
Demonstrated ability to manage execution and compliance of contracts for goods and services.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentoring on complex projects.
Business acumen in making strategic decisions aligned with organizational goals and industry trends.
Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out quality assurance activities for high-standard deliverables.
Proficiency in producing clear, comprehensible technical documentation for varied audiences.
Ability to identify, address, and resolve conflicts to maintain positive team dynamics.
Negotiation skills to achieve mutually beneficial agreements through effective communication.
Ability to select, onboard, and manage vendor relationships for optimal performance.
Experience supporting budget planning, tracking, and resource management.
Ability to manage cross-functional programs, lead teams, and allocate resources for timely project delivery.
Skill in developing, monitoring, and adjusting construction project schedules.
Technical fluency in critical electrical infrastructure, low-voltage systems, structured cabling, and networking dependencies in hyperscale data center environments.

Nice To Haves

At least 12 years of construction project management experience; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and at least 8 years of experience; a master’s degree in one of these fields and at least 6 years; or a doctorate in one of these fields and at least 4 years.
At least 2 years of experience working with operating budgets and/or project financials.

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 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.
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 project schedule, coordination, and quality.
Lead startup and commissioning phases and ensure systems are operational and meet design specifications.
Evaluate delivery risks across multiple projects, identify gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and develop mitigation strategies.
Act 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 vendor, contractor, and supplier contracts, ensuring compliance and performance.
Coordinate with design teams to align construction with approved plans and specifications and address routine design issues.
Provide input on colocation provider evaluations and identify 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, monitor, and prioritize work across multiple projects.
Collaborate across the organization to align expectations and ensure proposed solutions meet stakeholder and customer needs; seek and respect diverse perspectives.
Analyze information to address moderately complex issues, document problem-solving strategies, and escalate critical or unresolved issues with assessments and suggested solutions.
Pursue learning and feedback, stay current with industry trends and best practices, and coach and mentor junior team members.
Recommend and help implement process improvements and evaluate their impact on stakeholders.
Participate in candidate interviews, assess candidates, and provide hiring recommendations.