Senior Director, Data Hall Design

Oracle; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 169,800 - 355,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Paid time off

Health insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Senior Director of Datacenter Design in Virginia, USA. This role involves leading a global team responsible for all design aspects of data centers, ensuring on-time project delivery while collaborating with various teams to optimize design and fit-out processes.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a proven track record in design innovation, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading design teams for data centers.
• Strong understanding of network design and structured cabling.
• Ability to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team in datacenter design.
• Monitor project milestones to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop standardized tools and techniques for design clarity.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and success.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Design Innovation

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Judgment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

As Senior Director of Datacenter Design, you will lead a global team responsible for all data hall design for OCI. You will ensure on-time delivery of design projects, working with cross-functional teams to establish standards that enable better power/space utilization while maintaining flexibility to adapt data centers to different use cases. You will collaborate with Infrastructure Delivery, Supply Chain, Physical Networking, Datacenter Operations, and software automation teams to optimize the design and fit-out process.

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

Responsibilities

• Design Leadership
• Own the communications strategy for datacenter design decisions, including executive level briefs, detailed project briefs, and status updates.
• Own and drive network design, structured cabling, fiber, passive devices, and connectors.
• Monitor the project design delivery process and oversee the Datacenter Design team.
• Develop design framework including standardized tools, techniques, and processes to ensure clarity and consistency across all projects.
• Oversee the creation and refinement of design documentation.
• Ensure designs align with standards and meet project goals for functionality and performance.
• Drive innovation in design to enhance sustainability and speed-to-market.
• Project Oversight
• Measure, analyze, track, and report business, process, and quality metrics to achieve targets while analyzing trends and identifying areas for improvement.
• Lead a team in executing test fits, development planning, and design milestones, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Direct the implementation of effective design change management processes, ensuring alignment with reference designs and Oracle standards.
• Conduct design reviews and lead value engineering exercises to optimize cost and performance.
• Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of design deliverables.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction and exceed customer expectations on each project.
• Present design concepts and progress updates to stakeholders, incorporating feedback into project execution.
• Innovation and Quality
• Use technical judgment to drive new project evaluations, technology reviews, challenge proposals, and build consensus.
• Stay updated on advancements in data center design and incorporate emerging technologies into projects.
• Conduct and maintain ongoing and post-project reviews to document lessons learned and share insights across the program.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure facilities meet design intent and quality expectations.
• Additional responsibilities include:
• Enable a culture of knowledge across functions by providing regular updates on relevant knowledge, market intelligence, academia, and other entities.
• Facilitate the spread of knowledge across functions by defining communication formats and channels for easy consumption.
• Foster and maintain strong, positive relationships across other groups and teams within Oracle. Stay abreast of the latest innovations in IaaS cloud computing.
• Lead by example, setting a clear culture of teamwork, high expectations, success, and customer-first focus.
• Manage and coach a team of leaders, helping them grow their skills and maximize impact.
• Coach and lead the team to create user experiences and rock-solid services that deliver remarkable products.

Compensation & Benefits

• US: Hiring Range in USD: $169,800 - $355,400 per year; eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D; supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• 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 based on tenure and hours worked.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshing each year.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.

Career Level - M5

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