Senior Data Center Facilities Development Manager

Oracle•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Assists in managing data center construction projects delivered by colocation providers, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, quality standards, and approved design specifications. The role supports project planning and execution, including maintaining schedules and budgets and preparing, reviewing, and managing design review, commissioning, and problem-solving documentation. The manager implements quality-control processes, coordinates tenant fit-out projects, conducts site walks, and supports startup and commissioning to ensure systems are operational and meet design requirements. The role evaluates delivery risks, identifies gaps in risk mitigation, recommends corrective actions, and implements mitigation strategies. As the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers, the role maintains stakeholder relationships and supports vendor, contractor, and supplier selection, contract negotiation, and contract performance management. It also collaborates with design teams, contributes to provider evaluation and continuous improvement, and assists in overseeing installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems. The position independently manages work and deliverables, collaborates across teams, troubleshoots standard and non-standard issues, shares knowledge, and pursues continuous learning and process improvement. The listed U.S. hiring range is $91,400 to $187,000 per annum, with potential eligibility for bonus and equity. Oracle states that U.S. benefits include insurance coverage, retirement savings, paid time off and holidays, paid sick and parental leave, adoption assistance, an employee stock purchase plan, and other listed programs.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing colocation-provider data center construction projects to meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate with providers to achieve milestones.
Assist in creating and managing project budgets and supporting cost-effective use of resources.
Create, review, and maintain project documentation, including design review, commissioning, and problem-solving papers.
Implement and oversee quality-control processes to ensure construction meets design specifications and industry standards.
Coordinate tenant fit-out projects through design, construction, and commissioning.
Conduct regular site walks to monitor schedule, coordination, and quality.
Assist with startup and commissioning of major data center projects and verify systems meet design specifications.
Evaluate project-delivery risks, identify gaps in risk identification and mitigation, recommend corrective actions, and implement mitigation strategies.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Assist with vendor, contractor, and supplier selection, contract negotiation, and contract management, including compliance and performance.
Collaborate with design teams to ensure construction aligns with approved plans and specifications.
Provide input on colocation-provider evaluations for continuous improvement.
Assist in overseeing installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems.
Independently manage work, timelines, and deliverables; prioritize and adapt to changes in resources or schedules.
Collaborate across teams, understand stakeholder needs, and build effective partnerships.
Identify and address standard and non-standard issues, analyze information to troubleshoot errors, and escalate complex issues as appropriate.
Share knowledge and best practices, seek feedback and training, and stay current with industry trends.
Recommend improvements to team processes, protocols, and workflows.