Principal Technical Program Manager, Data Centers

Oracle•Chicago, IL

19h

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 turns 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 calls for strong technical fluency in critical electrical infrastructure, low-voltage systems, structured cabling, and networking dependencies in hyperscale data center environments.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Lead data center construction 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, optimizing 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 tenant fit-out projects and align 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 are operational and meet design specifications.
Evaluate project-delivery risks, identify gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and develop tailored solutions and mitigation strategies.
Serve as the primary point of contact with colocation providers, communicate effectively, and independently resolve routine issues.
Build 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 construction with design teams and approved plans, independently addressing 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 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 when resources or timelines shift.
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 address moderately complex issues, escalate unresolved or critical issues with an assessment 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.
Develop and recommend process improvements, collaborate on implementation, evaluate stakeholder impact, and solicit feedback on alternative approaches.
Participate in candidate interviews, assess candidates, and provide hiring recommendations.

Benefits

May be eligible for bonus and equity.
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.
Flexible or accrued vacation, subject to eligibility and employment classification.
11 paid holidays.
Paid sick leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Financial planning and group legal benefits.
Voluntary auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.