Lead Principal Program Manager - Community Partnerships and Engagement

Oracle; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Savings with company match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Volunteer programs

Job summary

Oracle in Nashville seeks a Lead Principal Community Partnerships and Engagement Program Manager to advance the company's local presence and long-term success. You will build trusted relationships with civic, business, education, workforce, nonprofit, and government stakeholders and develop high-impact partnerships.

The role supports Oracle's broader AI and Data Center growth by strengthening local credibility and engagement with the Nashville community and leaders, coordinating cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in relevant field.
• 10+ years in external affairs, community engagement, public policy, or partnerships.
• Proven track record building senior-level relationships across sectors.
• Experience creating initiatives that advance business and community priorities.
• Strong executive presence, judgment, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and lead cross-functional programs.
• Familiarity with Nashville's civic and business landscape.

Responsibilities

• Strategy: lead community partnership and engagement strategy for Nashville.
• Relationships: build trusted relationships with senior leaders across sectors.
• Partnerships: translate priorities into scalable programs with measurable outcomes.
• Representation: represent Oracle in Nashville and advise on stakeholder priorities.
• Alignment: coordinate internal teams around shared priorities and execution.
• Impact: establish success measures and communicate program impact.

Skills

External affairs

Community engagement

Public policy

Strategic partnerships

Executive presence

Influence without authority

Cross-functional leadership

Nashville context familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Affairs, Community Relations, Business or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

Job Description

Lead Principal Community Partnerships and Engagement Program Manager advances Oracle's presence and long-term success in Nashville. This leader builds trusted relationships with civic, business, education, workforce, nonprofit, and government stakeholders; develops high-impact partnerships; and positions Oracle's Nashville HQ as a committed, valued community partner. The role also supports Oracle's broader AI and Data Center growth by strengthening the local relationships and credibility essential to the company's success.

Lead Principal Community Partnerships and Engagement Program Manager advances Oracle's presence and long-term success in Nashville. This leader builds trusted relationships with civic, business, education, workforce, nonprofit, and government stakeholders; develops high-impact partnerships; and positions Oracle's Nashville HQ as a committed, valued community partner. The role also supports Oracle's broader AI and Data Center growth by strengthening the local relationships and credibility essential to the company's success.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy: Develop and lead Oracle's community partnership and engagement strategy for Nashville, aligned with business priorities and community needs.
• Relationships: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across government, business, education, workforce development, healthcare, and the nonprofit sector.
• Partnerships: Translate shared priorities into strategic partnerships, scalable programs, and measurable outcomes.
• Representation: Represent Oracle in Nashville community and advise company leaders on stakeholder priorities, opportunities, and risks.
• Alignment: Coordinate internal teams around shared community priorities and effective execution.
• Impact: Establish success measures, evaluate progress, and communicate the impact of Oracle's community presence and partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Affairs, Community Relations, Business or equivalent experience preferred.
• 10+ years in external affairs, community engagement, public policy, economic development, or strategic partnerships.
• Proven record building trusted, senior-level relationships across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
• Experience creating initiatives that advance both business objectives and community priorities.
• Strong executive presence, judgment, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and lead complex cross-functional programs from strategy through delivery.
• Familiarity with Nashville's civic, business, and community landscape strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Disclaimer: Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 - $234,600 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC5

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