Director of Data Center Delivery

About the role

The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the delivery of large-scale data center construction projects.

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.
• Manages 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.
• Oversights the quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards.
• Leads strategic site walks and oversees the startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects.
• Addresses gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and communicates potential impacts to executive leadership.
• Directs 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.
• 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 hiring, mentoring, and building high-performing teams.
• Experience managing complex construction or infrastructure programs.
• Proven ability to lead through change and influence organizational success.
• At least 5 years of direct people management experience.