Senior Manager, Data Center Facilities Development

Oracle; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a seasoned professional to lead and manage the construction of data centers with colocation providers, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and high-quality standards. You will supervise multiple project teams, direct design reviews, commissioning, and risk mitigation, and act as the primary contact with external vendors and suppliers.

Responsibilities include planning, execution, QA, and ensuring alignment with approved designs, while driving continuous improvement and staff

Qualifications

• Immunization/occupational health mandates and/or drug testing requirements may apply to certain U.S.-based roles.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains detailed project schedules with colocation providers.
• Oversees budgets and resource allocation to optimize delivery.
• Leads quality control and site walks across projects.
• Manages contracts with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Coordinates design plans with teams and oversees installation of systems.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Quality assurance

Job description

Job Description

Leads and manages the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high‑quality standards. Supervises multiple project teams, offering strategic direction and resolving any issues that may arise during project cycles. Leads the creation, review, and maintenance of documentation, including design review, commissioning, and problem‑solving papers. Leads the management of quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards. Supervises comprehensive site walks and directs the startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects. Addresses gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and communicates potential impacts to senior management. Oversees the primary point of contact role between the company and colocation providers. Leads the selection, negotiation, and management of contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring contract compliance and performance. Leads the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution – Develops and maintains detailed project schedules, coordinates with colocation providers to ensure timely milestone delivery, and manages project budgets to optimize resource allocation.
• Quality Assurance – Leads quality control processes, oversees coordination and integration of tenant fit‑out projects, and supervises site walks to ensure schedule adherence and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk and Problem Management – Oversees risk profile evaluation, addresses gaps in risk identification, develops mitigation strategies, and communicates potential impacts to senior management.
• Stakeholder and Vendor Management – Acts as the primary point of contact with colocation providers, maintains strategic relationships, and leads selection, negotiation, and management of contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Design Coordination – Collaborates with design teams to ensure construction activities align with approved design plans and specifications, and leads the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Planning & Execution – Manages multiple medium‑ to large‑scale projects or initiatives, provides direction to teams, sets priorities, guides plans to accommodate resource or timeline changes.
• Collaboration & Partnership – Drives cross‑functional partnerships, coaches team members on strategic relationships with business leaders and external partners, and promotes inclusivity.
• Problem Solving – Directs teams on addressing complex operational and technical issues, analyzes data to identify solutions, and reviews unresolved or critical issues.
• Continuous Learning – Encourages learning to deepen expertise, integrates best practices into strategic planning, and coaches teams on skill development.
• Continuous Improvement – Drives teams to develop and implement ideas to increase efficiency and effectiveness of processes and workflows.
• Performance and Development – Provides feedback and coaching, discusses development goals, and manages talent acquisition pipeline.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• 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, including flexible vacation, accrued vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial planning and group legal, and voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance

EEO Statement

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.