Regional Energy Policy & Data Center Strategy Lead

Oracle; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle is seeking an IC4 Program Manager to lead regional energy policy, regulatory strategy, and external engagement in support of strategic data center growth. This role requires in-person engagement with stakeholders in priority markets and travel to in-region events as needed.

The candidate will shape how OCI navigates grid and energy-market issues, translating external developments into strategic guidance for senior leaders, and coordinating with internal teams to align regional engagements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in energy policy, regulatory affairs, public policy, utility or grid strategy, energy economics, resource planning, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead regional energy regulatory, policy, and stakeholder-engagement strategies for priority data center markets.
• Serve as a primary external representative for OCI with utilities, state agencies, grid operators, RTOs/ISOs, trade associations, and other regional stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain senior, productive relationships with external stakeholders that advance OCI’s strategic data center objectives.
• Represent OCI in regional and industry forums, trade association calls, grid operator working groups, regulatory proceedings, conferences, and stakeholder discussions.
• Proactively monitor and interpret rulemakings, policy developments, resource-planning activity, grid operating rules, and large-load integration processes.
• Translate external developments into clear strategic guidance for internal stakeholders, including timing, business impact, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
• Develop regional intelligence and engagement plans that inform market selection, site development, energy procurement, grid-access strategy, and long-range planning.
• Influence external policy and regulatory outcomes through direct engagement, coalition building, comments, working groups, and industry partnerships.
• Partner closely with Data Center Strategy, energy, real estate, construction, legal, government affairs, and other internal teams to align regional external engagement with business priorities.
• Provide leadership, subject-matter guidance, and strategic direction to internal teams on regional energy and regulatory issues.

Skills

Energy policy

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Grid strategy

Executive communication

Travel ability

Job description

Oracle is seeking an IC4 Program Manager to lead regional energy policy, regulatory strategy, and external engagement in support of strategic data center growth. This role requires in-person engagement with stakeholders in priority markets and travel to in-region events as needed.

The candidate will shape how OCI navigates grid and energy-market issues, translating external developments into strategic guidance for senior leaders, and coordinating with internal teams to align regional engagements