Sr. Principal Technical Program Manager, End-to-End Data Center Delivery

Oracle; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure seeks a highly technical Senior Principal Technical Program Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of hyperscale data center capacity, from site strategy through production go-live. The IC5 leader owns the integrated delivery path across greenfield, expansion, and colocation programs with broad autonomy and senior-level alignment.

You will oversee construction by colocation providers, ensure on-time, on-budget results, drive quality control, and manage startup and

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in construction project management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field with 11 years PM experience.
• Master’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field with 9 years PM experience.
• Doctorate in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field with 7 years PM experience.
• 2 years of leadership experience (with or without direct reports).
• 4 years of experience working with operating budgets and/or project financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of hyperscale data center capacity across greenfield, expansion, and colocation programs.
• Oversee design, commissioning, startup, and operational handover with external partners and vendors.
• Direct contracts and performance management with contractors and colocation providers.
• Ensure quality control, documentation, and risk mitigation throughout projects.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Master's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Doctorate in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is seeking a highly technical Senior Principal Technical Program Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of hyperscale data center capacity—from site strategy through customer-ready compute and GPU capacity, operational handover, and production go-live. This IC5-level leader owns the integrated delivery path across a complex portfolio of greenfield, expansion, and colocation programs. The role operates with broad autonomy, resolves high-impact technical and commercial tradeoffs, and aligns senior leaders and external partners around capacity commitments. Success requires deep fluency in mission-critical electrical systems, white-space infrastructure, structured cabling, fiber, network dependencies, commissioning, and operational readiness.

In this role you will provide strategic oversight and leadership for the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring the completion of projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Oversees the creation, review, and maintenance of documentation, including design review, commissioning, and problem-solving papers. Directs the implementation and oversight of quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards. Conducts strategic site walks and provides executive oversight and strategic leadership for the startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects. Identifies critical gaps in risk identification and mitigation and drives organizational-wide initiatives to address these gaps. Leads the role of primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers. Oversees the selection, negotiation, and management of contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring contract compliance and performance and construction activities align with the approved design plans and specifications. Oversees the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

15 years of experience in construction project management

OR

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 11 years of experience in construction project management

OR

Master's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 9 years of experience in construction project management

OR

Doctorate in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 7 years of experience in construction project management.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

16 years of experience in construction project management

OR

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 12 years of experience in construction project management

OR

Master's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 10 years of experience in construction project management

OR

Doctorate in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 8 years of experience in construction project management.

Job Skills

Same as prior level

People Leadership / Management Experience

2 years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.

Budget Experience

4 years of experience working with operating budgets and/or project financials.