Lead Principal Technical Program Manager

Oracle•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Senior Principal Technical Program Manager to lead large-scale infrastructure and operational initiatives supporting its global expansion. This highly strategic, cross-functional role coordinates complex programs spanning data center infrastructure, AI-driven operational improvements, tooling, and executive-level delivery management. The position calls for technical depth, strong program leadership, executive communication, and operational rigor, including the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence senior stakeholders, and drive execution across multiple organizations. The role supports OCI’s rapid growth in cloud and AI infrastructure. It offers work on mission-critical initiatives affecting worldwide cloud and AI services, visibility with executive leadership, and influence over strategic initiatives and operational transformation. The U.S. hiring range is $116,600–$264,100 per annum. The role may also be eligible for a bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle describes a comprehensive benefits package, including insurance coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and other programs. U.S.-based employees must complete identity verification involving biometric information as part of onboarding, subject to possible accommodations following individualized assessment.

Requirements

10+ years of technical program management or infrastructure program leadership experience.
Strong experience supporting large-scale data center infrastructure or cloud environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead highly complex cross-functional technical initiatives.
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience leveraging AI tools, automation, or operational intelligence workflows.
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking, systems, and operational dependencies.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority.
Experience operating in high-growth, rapidly evolving organizations.
Strong analytical, operational, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead complex cross-functional infrastructure and operational programs across OCI.
Drive data center infrastructure initiatives from planning through delivery.
Coordinate across engineering, operations, networking, capacity planning, and executive leadership teams.
Develop scalable program governance, reporting, and risk management mechanisms.
Use AI-enabled tools and automation to improve operational efficiency and visibility.
Manage program dependencies, milestones, and escalation paths across multiple organizations.
Deliver executive-level communications, status reporting, and strategic updates.
Identify execution risks proactively and drive mitigation strategies.
Support organizational prioritization and operational decision-making.
Operate effectively in highly ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including expert medical opinion
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability
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, depending on employee eligibility and position
11 paid holidays
72 hours of paid sick leave upon hire, refreshing annually, with unused balance carryover up to 112 hours
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal benefits
Voluntary auto, homeowner, and pet insurance
Potential eligibility for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral