Director, Data Center Facilities Delivery

About the role

Ideally, this position will be based in Arizona. Other locations within the U.S. West region will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring successful delivery of projects within the established timeline, budget, and quality parameters.
• Develops, maintains, and oversees project schedules, ensuring effective coordination with colocation providers for on-time milestone achievement.
• Maintains and oversees project budgets, ensuring strategic resource allocation and cost-efficiency throughout the project.
• Provides high-level leadership to project managers, setting strategic goals and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Directs the creation, review, and maintenance of documentation, including design review, commissioning, and problem-solving papers, ensuring organizational standards are upheld, documents are managed and delivered effectively, and all materials are suitable for their intended purpose.
• Oversees the startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects, ensuring all systems are operational and meet design specifications.
• Evaluates risk profiles associated with timely project delivery across a portfolio of projects, addresses gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and communicates potential impacts to executive leadership.
• Develops and ensures the execution of comprehensive mitigation strategies for major construction project risks to ensure overall project success.
• Oversees the selection, negotiation, and management of contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring contract compliance and performance, and managing high-impact contract resolutions.
• Oversees the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems, ensuring adherence to quality standards and managing high-impact installation resolutions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data center construction and operations.
• Experience in project management, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of industry standards and regulations related to data center construction.
• Experience with contract negotiations and vendor management.
• Technical knowledge of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems.

Skills

• Project management
• Leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Risk management
• Vendor management
• Technical knowledge of data center construction

Benefits

Oracle offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short term and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

Pay

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US: Hiring Range in USD from: $146,300 - $306,400 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Schedule

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

About Us

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