Senior Energy Policy and Data Center Strategy Lead

Oracle; New Mexico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle is seeking an IC4 Program Manager in the OCI Data Center Strategy group to lead regional energy policy, regulatory strategy, and external engagement for strategic data center growth. You will serve as the primary energy-policy and stakeholder-engagement lead, shaping grid access and regulatory outcomes in priority markets.

The role requires building senior relationships with external stakeholders, translating developments into actionable guidance, and traveling for in-region engagement.

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.
• Experience leading external engagement with utilities, RTOs/ISOs, grid operators, state agencies, regulatory bodies, trade associations, or other energy-sector stakeholders.
• Experience developing and executing regional policy, regulatory, or stakeholder-engagement strategies that influence business outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of energy markets, grid planning and operating rules, utility regulation, resource planning, large-load interconnection, or related energy infrastructure topics.
• Proven ability to assess complex external developments and translate them into clear strategic recommendations for senior business leaders.
• Strong executive presence, communication skills, and ability to represent the organization credibly in high-stakes external settings.
• Ability to build consensus and influence across internal and external organizations without direct authority.
• Ability to travel periodically for regional external engagement, industry conferences, grid operator and trade association working groups, and internal meetings. Travel will be primarily focused on in-region stakeholder engagement.

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

External engagement

Policy strategy

Energy markets

Strategic advisory

Executive presence

Stakeholder consensus

Travel readiness

Job description

Oracle is seeking an IC4 Program Manager in the OCI Data Center Strategy group to lead regional energy policy, regulatory strategy, and external engagement for strategic data center growth. You will serve as the primary energy-policy and stakeholder-engagement lead, shaping grid access and regulatory outcomes in priority markets.

The role requires building senior relationships with external stakeholders, translating developments into actionable guidance, and traveling for in-region engagement.