Senior Manager Data Center Infrastructure Build

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Overview
The Data Center Infrastructure Delivery team at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a high-performing organization dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art data center facilities at scale and speed. This team drives execution excellence by partnering closely with vendors, contractors, and internal engineering, operations, and design teams. We bring deep expertise in program management, technical design, and on-site delivery to ensure our data centers meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability. As a leader within this group, you will guide and inspire a team of program managers to deliver critical infrastructure that supports Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's rapid growth.
Responsibilities
As a manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a team of Technical Program Managers driving large-scale data center construction and network build initiatives. You will set the vision, establish delivery frameworks, and ensure your team is equipped to execute high-priority programs with precision and speed.
You will influence cross-functional decision-making, engage at the executive level with internal and external stakeholders, and foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
This is a high-impact role requiring exceptional leadership, the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, and the strategic foresight to anticipate and mitigate risks to delivery timelines and budgets.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Management
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Technical Program Managers responsible for delivering end-to-end data center infrastructure programs.
Set clear goals, manage performance, and create career growth opportunities for team members.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
Strategic Program Oversight
Own the overall delivery roadmap for multiple data center construction and network build programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Establish and enforce standardized delivery processes, reporting, and governance models across all projects.
Partner with Design, Construction, and Operations leadership to ensure seamless coordination across phases of delivery.
Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with Colo and LV partners' leadership teams, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
Oversee vendor selection, negotiation, and performance management to meet delivery, quality, and cost objectives.
Serve as an escalation point for critical delivery challenges, engaging directly with executives as needed.
Operational & Financial Management
Develop and track program KPIs, ensuring visibility into progress, risks, and dependencies.
Anticipate delivery risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedules and budgets.
Quality & Execution Excellence
Ensure all design, construction, commissioning, and tenant fit-out activities meet OCI quality standards and are fully integrated.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, enhance quality control, and improve delivery timelines.
Conduct site visits to ensure adherence to project scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Leadership – Proven ability to lead, coach, and inspire a diverse, geographically distributed team delivering complex technical programs.
Program Management Expertise – Extensive experience managing large-scale, multi-site data center construction programs from strategy through operational handover.
Strategic Thinking – Skilled in long-term planning, setting organizational priorities, and aligning resources to strategic goals.
Vendor Management – Strong track record of building vendor partnerships, negotiating contracts, and holding vendors accountable for performance.
Risk & Budget Management – Proficiency in forecasting, budgeting, and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
Technical Knowledge – Deep understanding of data center design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.
Communication – Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for executive-level engagement and team leadership.
Problem-Solving – Ability to navigate ambiguity, resolve conflicts, and deliver results in high-pressure environments.
Qualifications
Career Level - M3
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