Senior Data Center Design & Delivery Leader

Oracle Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle Corporation is seeking a Principal Data Center Design Manager to drive the execution and technical oversight of data center designs across its global portfolio. You will manage the full lifecycle of design activities from planning to reviews, ensuring quality, efficiency, and scalability.

You will collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, and colocation providers to deliver design packages that meet program requirements and Oracle standards.

Qualifications

• NCARB accredited degree in architecture, engineering, or related 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of building codes, industry standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, Uptime), and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end design process for new and retrofit data center projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams including construction, operations, network, and capacity planning.
• Oversee and review consultant design packages (BOD, SD, DD, IFC) for alignment with standards.
• Drive technical due diligence and early design assessments for lease and greenfield opportunities.
• Act as primary design point of contact for colocation partners; provide direction and design QA/QC.
• 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 projects.

Skills

MEP systems

Data center infrastructure

High-density cooling

Lease/colocation experience

Reading drawings & specs

Communication & coordination

Project management

ASHRAE/NFPA/Uptime knowledge

Sustainability best practices

Independence & teamwork

Education

NCARB accredited degree in architecture, Engineering, or related technical field; PE or RA license preferred

Tools

Revit/BIM coordination workflows

Document control tools (ACC, Newforma)

Job description

Oracle Corporation is seeking a Principal Data Center Design Manager to drive the execution and technical oversight of data center designs across its global portfolio. You will manage the full lifecycle of design activities from planning to reviews, ensuring quality, efficiency, and scalability.

You will collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, and colocation providers to deliver design packages that meet program requirements and Oracle standards.