Senior Data Center Design Leader

Oracle; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Principal Data Center Design Manager to lead the design delivery across our global data center portfolio. You will manage the full lifecycle of design activities from planning and consultant engagement through design reviews and coordination, ensuring projects meet Oracle’s standards for quality and scalability.

Working with internal teams, external consultants, and colocation providers, you will drive design consistency, manage risks, and

Qualifications

• NCARB accredited degree in architecture, engineering, or related field; PE/RA license preferred.
• 7+ years of data center or mission-critical facility design experience.
• Strong ability to manage design processes and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end design process for new and retrofit data center projects.
• Coordinate with construction, operations, network, and capacity planning teams.
• Review consultant design packages (BOD, SD, DD, IFC) for alignment with standards.
• Lead due diligence and early design assessments for lease and greenfield opportunities.
• Serve as primary design contact for colocation partners; provide direction and QA/QC feedback.
• Ensure designs support efficiency, maintainability, and scalability.
• Identify and resolve design risks and conflicts.
• Develop and maintain internal design standards and best practices.
• Lead design reviews and workshops with cross-functional teams.
• Track and manage design deliverables and schedules across projects.

Skills

7+ years experience

Project management

Reading technical drawings

Education

NCARB accredited degree

Tools

Revit/BIM coordination

ACC / Newforma

Job description

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Principal Data Center Design Manager to lead the design delivery across our global data center portfolio. You will manage the full lifecycle of design activities from planning and consultant engagement through design reviews and coordination, ensuring projects meet Oracle’s standards for quality and scalability.

Working with internal teams, external consultants, and colocation providers, you will drive design consistency, manage risks, and