Senior Manager, Data Center Facilities Development

Oracle•United States,

20d

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Data Center Facilities Development leads construction and development projects for data centers built by colocation providers. The role oversees project planning, schedules, budgets, teams, documentation, quality control, tenant fit-outs, site walks, startup, and commissioning to ensure projects meet timelines, budgets, design specifications, and industry standards. The position manages project risk and mitigation strategies, communicates potential delivery impacts to senior management, and serves as a primary liaison with colocation providers. It also oversees stakeholder and vendor relationships, contract selection and management, design coordination, and installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems. The role provides direction across multiple teams and projects, supports cross-functional collaboration and problem solving, promotes continuous learning and process improvement, and drives team performance, coaching, talent development, and hiring activities.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and coordinate with colocation providers on milestone delivery.
Manage project budgets and optimize resource allocation for cost-effective execution.
Supervise multiple project teams, set strategic direction, and resolve issues during project cycles.
Lead the creation, review, and maintenance of design review, commissioning, and problem-solving documentation; ensure compliance, effective document management, and suitability of materials.
Manage quality control processes to ensure construction meets design specifications and industry standards.
Oversee coordination and integration of tenant fit-out projects and address challenges during design, construction, and commissioning.
Supervise site walks to monitor schedule adherence, coordination, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Direct startup and commissioning of major data center projects and ensure systems are operational and meet design specifications.
Oversee risk-profile evaluations for timely delivery across multiple projects, address gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and communicate potential impacts to senior management.
Develop and oversee mitigation strategies for major construction project risks.
Act as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers and ensure clear communication and coordination across teams.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support planning and decision-making.
Lead selection, negotiation, and management of contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers; ensure compliance and performance and oversee significant contract issues.
Coordinate with design teams to align construction activities with approved plans and specifications.
Provide strategic input on colocation provider evaluation and continuous improvement.
Lead installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems, ensure quality standards, and oversee resolution of significant installation issues.
Manage multiple medium- to large-scale projects or initiatives across teams; monitor timelines, deliverables, and budgets, set priorities, and guide adjustments for resource or timeline changes.
Drive cross-functional partnerships and coach team members in developing strategic relationships with business leaders, stakeholders, and external partners; promote inclusivity and respect for diverse perspectives.
Direct teams addressing complex operational or technical issues, guide analysis of complex information, and review unresolved or critical issues to help identify solutions.
Model continuous learning, apply industry best practices, use feedback to improve skills, identify team skill gaps, and support learning and knowledge sharing.
Lead teams in developing and implementing improvements to processes, protocols, and workflows; encourage alternative approaches and feedback.
Drive team performance through feedback and coaching, discuss development goals, align individual goals with organizational goals, and support career development.
Develop and manage the talent acquisition pipeline by leading candidate interviews, monitoring promotion eligibility, and/or orchestrating talent resources.