Global Data Center Design Leader

Oracle; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Savings and matching

Bonus potential

Job summary

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) seeks a Principal Data Center Design Manager to drive the design delivery and technical oversight of data center infrastructure across Oracle’s global portfolio. You will manage the full lifecycle of design activities, coordinating with internal teams, consultants, and colocation providers to meet quality and scalability standards.

You will lead design reviews, assess risks, and ensure designs align with industry standards, sustainability practices, and Oracle’s

Qualifications

• NCARB accredited degree in architecture, engineering, or related technical field.
• PE or RA license preferred.
• 7 years of experience managing data center or mission-critical facility design.
• Expertise in building MEP systems, data center infrastructure, and high-density cooling (including air and liquid).
• Experience working with lease providers and/or colocation developers.
• Strong understanding of design phases, permitting processes, and construction workflows.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and specifications (MEP, architectural, structural).
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of relevant building codes, industry standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, Uptime), and sustainability best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end design process for new and retrofit data center projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams including construction, operations, network, and capacity planning to align project requirements.
• Oversee and review consultant design packages (BOD, SD, DD, IFC), ensuring alignment with Oracle design standards and programmatic goals.
• Drive technical due diligence and early design assessments for lease and greenfield opportunities.
• Act as the primary design point of contact for colocation partners, providing direction, design QA/QC, and performance feedback.
• Ensure designs support operational efficiency, maintainability, and scalability.
• Identify and resolve design risks, conflicts, and inefficiencies.
• Support development and maintenance of internal design standards and best practices.
• Lead design review meetings and workshops with cross-functional teams.
• Track and manage design deliverables and schedules across multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

Project management

Data center design

Stakeholder coordination

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

NCARB accredited degree in architecture, engineering, or related field

PE or RA license preferred

Tools

Revit/BIM coordination

ACC

Newforma

Job description

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) seeks a Principal Data Center Design Manager to drive the design delivery and technical oversight of data center infrastructure across Oracle’s global portfolio. You will manage the full lifecycle of design activities, coordinating with internal teams, consultants, and colocation providers to meet quality and scalability standards.

You will lead design reviews, assess risks, and ensure designs align with industry standards, sustainability practices, and Oracle’s