Director, Data Center Facilities Development
About the role
The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the delivery of large-scale data center construction projects. This role is ideal for a strategic leader with a passion for developing talent, influencing organizational success, and leading through change.
Responsibilities
Project Planning and Execution: Oversees the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring successful delivery of projects within the established timeline, budget, and quality parameters.
Maintains and oversees project schedules, ensuring effective coordination with colocation providers for on-time milestone achievement.
Manages project budgets, ensuring strategic resource allocation and cost-efficiency throughout the project.
Leverages high-level leadership to set strategic goals and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Directs the creation, review, and maintenance of documentation, including design review, commissioning, and problem-solving papers.
Oversight of quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards.
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 and develops comprehensive mitigation strategies.
Ensures clear and effective communication and integrative solutions across the organization, overseeing the selection, negotiation, and management of contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
Oversees the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems, ensuring adherence to quality standards and managing high-impact installation resolutions.
Qualifications
Demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring, and building high-performing teams.
Experience managing complex construction or infrastructure programs.
Proven ability to lead through change and influence organizational success.
Strong leadership and project management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in data center construction.
Skills
Project Management
Construction Management
Leadership
Collaboration
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Contract Negotiation
Team Building
Technical Knowledge
Benefits
Oracle offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, commuter and parking benefits, a 401(k) savings and investment plan with company match, paid time off, paid sick leave, adoption assistance, and more.
Pay
$146,300 - $306,400 per year.
Schedule
Full-time position.