Principal Technical Program Manager, Data Centers

Oracle • VA, VA

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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 person in this role 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. Strong technical fluency in critical electrical infrastructure, low-voltage systems, structured cabling, and networking dependencies within hyperscale data center environments is needed.

The role leads construction delivery, schedules, budgets, documentation, quality assurance, tenant fit-out integration, site walks, startup, and commissioning across data center projects. It manages delivery risks and mitigation strategies, serves as a key liaison with colocation providers, manages vendor relationships and contracts, coordinates design alignment, and oversees installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems. Core expectations also include cross-organizational collaboration, problem solving, continuous learning and improvement, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to hiring through candidate interviews and recommendations.

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 those fields and at least 5 years; or a doctorate in those fields and at least 3 years.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing large-scale data center infrastructure buildouts.
• Demonstrated experience with installation, maintenance, and upgrades of data center physical equipment.
• Ability to manage execution and compliance of contracts for goods and services.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentoring on complex projects.
• Business acumen to make strategic decisions aligned with organizational goals and industry trends.
• 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 negotiation and 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.
• Strong technical fluency in critical electrical infrastructure, low-voltage systems, structured cabling, and networking dependencies in hyperscale data center environments.

Nice To Haves

• 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 those fields and at least 6 years; or a doctorate in those 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 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 and ensure materials are appropriate and standards 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 of major data center projects and ensure systems operate according to design specifications.
• Evaluate delivery risk profiles across multiple projects, identify gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and develop tailored mitigation strategies.
• 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 vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring compliance and performance.
• Coordinate with design teams to align construction activities with approved designs and independently address routine design issues.
• Provide colocation provider evaluation input and identify process enhancements.
• Oversee installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems in accordance with quality standards.
• Coordinate moderately complex work and deliverables for moderately sized projects or initiatives; delegate, prioritize, and monitor work across projects and adjust plans as resources or timelines shift.
• Collaborate across the organization to align expectations and solutions with stakeholder and customer needs, while seeking and respecting diverse perspectives.
• Analyze information to address moderately complex issues, escalate unresolved or critical issues with assessments and proposed solutions, and document problem-solving strategies.
• Pursue learning and feedback, stay current with industry practices, and coach and mentor junior team members.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements, assess their impact, and solicit feedback on alternative approaches.
• Participate in candidate interviews, assess candidates, and provide hiring recommendations.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits supporting employees with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options.
• Volunteer programs that encourage employees to give back to their communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed