Program Manager 4
About The Position
Oracle's Linux organization is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead business operations and cross-functional initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and support strategic priorities. The role partners with engineering, product management, operations, and other stakeholders to turn business objectives into actionable plans, establish ownership, and drive initiatives to completion. The successful candidate brings business judgment, analytical ability, disciplined execution, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex technology organization. The position calls for someone proactive and independent who can anticipate challenges and communicate clearly with technical teams and senior leaders. The Program Manager leads complex programs supporting Oracle Linux priorities; coordinates business planning and tracks organizational commitments; manages business and program reviews; and provides leadership visibility through executive updates, presentations, and dashboards. The role also analyzes operational and program data, improves business processes, manages risks and dependencies, coordinates organizational readiness for change, and establishes reusable program practices. Occasional travel may be required, and the role involves collaboration across geographically distributed teams. Adherence to Oracle confidentiality, security, and business conduct requirements is essential.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 6 years of relevant experience in program management, business operations, or operational strategy within a technology or enterprise software organization.
- Demonstrated success independently leading complex initiatives involving multiple functions and competing priorities.
- Experience translating broad business objectives into structured plans with measurable outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience interpreting operational and financial data and developing recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive presentations and business reviews.
- Ability to influence without direct authority, build stakeholder alignment, and maintain accountability across teams.
- Experience improving business processes and managing organizational change.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, presentation software, and program management and reporting tools.
- Ability to manage sensitive business information with discretion and sound judgment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting an engineering, infrastructure software, cloud services, or open-source software organization.
- Familiarity with enterprise Linux, virtualization, cloud infrastructure, or related technologies sufficient to understand business priorities and collaborate with technical stakeholders.
- Experience developing dashboards and reducing manual reporting through automation.
- Familiarity with enterprise planning and collaboration tools, such as Oracle business applications, Jira, and Confluence.
- PMP or a comparable program management certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional programs supporting Oracle Linux business priorities, defining objectives, scope, success measures, milestones, and accountability.
- Coordinate business planning, consolidate team priorities, identify dependencies, and track progress against organizational commitments.
- Lead business and program reviews, ensuring clear decisions, assigned actions, and timely follow-through.
- Develop executive updates, presentations, and dashboards communicating performance, risks, resource needs, and decisions requiring leadership attention.
- Identify and improve gaps in workflows, reporting, and coordination to reduce manual effort and strengthen execution.
- Analyze operational and program data to identify trends, evaluate options, and recommend actions.
- Anticipate obstacles, resolve cross-team issues, and escalate concerns with recommendations and an understanding of business impact.
- Coordinate stakeholder alignment, communications, and implementation planning to prepare teams for changes to processes, tools, or business priorities.
- Establish reusable planning, reporting, and tracking practices and coach colleagues on effective execution.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 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, depending on employee eligibility and position.
- 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.
- The posting notes potential eligibility for bonus and equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
