Principal Data Center Capacity Planner

Oracle; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Principal Data Center Capacity Planner to drive global planning efforts, ensuring scalability and efficiency in our data center operations. The ideal candidate will possess expert skills in data analysis and communications, capable of guiding complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Join a leading team within a market-defining organization that values innovation and diversity.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

Flexible vacation and accrued paid time off

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in capacity planning.
• Highly skilled in SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Driving power, space and network block capacity planning globally.
• Making complex data comprehensible for executive communications.
• Overseeing and tracking project milestones for data center expansions.

Skills

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Description

Innovation starts with inclusion at Oracle. We are committed to creating a workplace where all kinds of people can be themselves and do their best work. It’s when everyone’s voice is heard and valued, that we are inspired to go beyond what’s been done before. That’s why we need people with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities to help us create the future, and are proud to be an affirmative-action equal opportunity employer.

Job Description

Innovation starts with inclusion at Oracle. We are committed to creating a workplace where all kinds of people can be themselves and do their best work. It’s when everyone’s voice is heard and valued, that we are inspired to go beyond what’s been done before. That’s why we need people with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities to help us create the future, and are proud to be an affirmative-action equal opportunity employer.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

Job Description

This role is seeking a talented data center space and power capacity planner. As part of the Capacity planning team, we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced candidate who knows datacenters front to back. This requires being able to connect demand to supply, and have a strong understanding of datacenter design, delivery, and the products and hardware that go inside. To be successful in this role we require a candidate who loves data, and not afraid to dive into complexity to make thoughtful judgement and calculated risks.

We also need a great communicator - this is a complex dynamic space and we need someone who can distill the complexity into easy to digest executive ready communications.

Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. Seven years of project management, product design or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Oracle Cloud team is looking for industry leading talent to help build the next generation of cloud. Join a team of experienced professionals who have built the biggest and most well-regarded cloud products on earth. Our team drips with an entrepreneurial spirit that promotes an energetic and creative environment. We need your contribution as we build a world class infrastructure with a laser focus on building industry leading products that delight our customers.

You’ll be joining near the ground floor of a fast-growing team that offers a great amount of autonomy with a variety in the work to be done. This role offers huge upside potential, high visibility, and fast career growth without the risk of a typical start-up, as this effort has all the heft of Oracle behind it. This is a unique situation to work with smart people who are solving difficult problems while operating at massive scale.

The successful candidate will be well organized and metrics-driven, showing strong initiative and thriving in a fast paced and constantly changing environments. This role will support the Data Center Capacity Planning team in creating scalable and repeatable processes. Additional responsibilities include:

• Driving power, space and network block capacity planning globally.
• Overseeing and tracking day-to-day project milestones to ensure launches are executed at the highest quality.
• Overseeing and tracking business critical DC expansion projects.
• Establishing priorities, identifying and communicating risks and mitigation plans in collaboration with stakeholders; developing and maintaining program milestones and completion dates.
• Using operational metrics to drive process improvement and efficiencies with a focus on creating scalable processes.
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in creating and refining operational processes. The ability to direct multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment and a strong customer focus is required.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, and prioritize tasks
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results
• Highly skilled with SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud capacity planning is a plus
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically
• Broad commercial awareness developed in a fast-moving environment
• Innovative and self-directed
• Ability to deliver initiatives from conception through completion
• Experience in process improvement
  
  
  

Qualifications

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

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

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 - $199,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

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.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• 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 - IC4

About Us

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We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.

Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

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Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

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